Our Instructors

Meet Our Instructors

Our swim instructors are highly experienced professionals who bring both skill and enthusiasm to every lesson. With strong backgrounds in water safety and years of hands-on teaching, they know how to create a positive, supportive learning environment for swimmers of all levels.

Each instructor is certified in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid, ensuring your child’s safety is always the top priority. Beyond their qualifications, they serve as encouraging role models—patient, dependable, and passionate about helping kids gain confidence in the water.

Coach Naomi

Naomi has been a lifelong swimmer with a deep passion for the water and teaching. With over 5 years of experience as both a lifeguard and swim instructor, she’s known for her calm, confident approach and her ability to connect with swimmers of all ages.

Naomi earned "Rookie of the Year" during her competitive swim career and has since trained in multiple sports, currently being awarded D1 All-American for rugby at Arizona State University. She’s also assisted in training new lifeguards and founded Swimming Sisters Swim School to share her love of swimming and empower young swimmers through skill, safety, and confidence.

Coach Collin

Collin Thompson brings energy, experience, and a true love for swimming to every lesson. As a Division I athlete on the Bryant University Swim and Dive Team and a former high school varsity team captain, Collin has spent years in the pool training, competing, and leading others. He’s taught swim lessons to all ages and worked as a trusted lifeguard for multiple summers. Known for his patience, positivity, and natural ability to connect with kids, Collin creates a fun and encouraging environment where swimmers feel safe and confident. Whether your child is just getting started or looking to level up, Coach Collin makes it a splash!

Coach Jada

Jada is a dedicated swim instructor with over 14 years of competitive swimming experience. She has worked as a certified lifeguard for the past 6 years and has spent the last 5 years teaching swim lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Jada brings a strong background in water safety and a passion for helping swimmers build confidence and technique in the water.

Fun fact: Jada is scuba certified and had the unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef — including a thrilling night dive with sharks!

Coach Aidan

Aidan brings over five years of hands-on swim instruction experience, making lessons both fun and effective for swimmers of all ages. As a 4-year varsity swimmer and captain of the Pomperaug Boys Swim & Dive Team, he’s a 2x Class M State Champion and 4x Conference Champion. Aidan also served as Head Lifeguard and Head Swim Instructor at the Southbury Town Pool for four seasons, ensuring a strong foundation in water safety.

Known for his upbeat energy and positive coaching style, Aidan creates a safe, encouraging environment that helps kids feel confident and excited to learn. His goal is to make every lesson something students look forward to—whether they’re just getting started or working on advanced skills.

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