Private Swim Lessons
Swimmers are booked into a fixed weekly slot, so if you claim Tuesdays at 9:30, that becomes your lesson time each week until we change it.
Interested? Check out my availability for summer 2026
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Level Progression
I will evaluate your swimmer on their first day and work with them according to their skill level. Below is information on what I teach. I recommend Caregiver-Assisted lessons for swimmers under age 2.
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This class is for ages 4 months to 3 years.
In this class, I will teach the caregiver(s) how to work with your swimmer and properly practice the basic comfort, safety, and floating techniques.
I will guide the caregiver(s) through the proper handholds and activities. This class includes songs and play.
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This class is for ages 2 and up. The swimmer will learn:
comfort being in and under the water
unassisted float on tummy and back
roll from back to front
roll from front to back
basic breath control
assisted and self-submersions
jump in and return to the wall safely
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This level is for swimmers who have mastered basic comfort and floats. In this class, we practice:
kicking across the pool with a kickboard on the front and back
kicking and scooping
swim, rollover, swim
fundamental arm propulsion on the back
kicking to retrieve an item under the water
fundamental dolphin kick
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This class is for swimmers who have mastered fundamental propulsion. In this class, we will practice:
fundamental freestyle
fundamental backstroke
fundamental butterfly
fundamental breaststroke
swimming the length of the pool, eventually multiple laps
Payment & Rate Information
For payment, I accept cash, Zelle, and Venmo
Caregiver assisted - 30 min - $45
Single swimmer - 30 min - $45
Single swimmer - 1 hour - $80
Two swimmers - 30 min - $50
Two swimmers - 1 hour - $95
My Approach
My Approach
My swim lessons follow a steady progression, beginning with building trust in the water and progressing to floating and rolling over. One of my mentors, Coach Ed, told me many times, “Once the boat can float, then you can put a motor on it.” I stick by this rule: I teach foundational buoyancy before propulsion. This technique always benefits the swimmer once side breathing and flutter kicks are added.
My Background
Hi, I’m Coach Emma. Since 2017, I’ve been teaching swimming to all ages, from caregivers and their babies to coaching the swim team. I started coaching with the City of Tempe, then taught at Hubbard Family Swim School for five years, teaching every level they offered and eventually becoming a supervisor. Through it all, I have crafted a teaching style that blends fun and excellent swimming technique. Through word of mouth, my small swim business has not only retained clients but also grown year after year. I have 5+ years of lifeguard experience, and I am CPR certified. I am primarily booking with families in the Scottsdale area.
