About Us
Jacksonville Swimming Lessons
Founder, Joani Maskell, started teaching in her own backyard, helping neighborhood children learn to swim. She taught swimming while in college, earning her B.A. and M.A. in Elementary Education and Special Education.
While working with Girl Scout troops throughout the years she renewed her Red Cross Life Guard, WSI and CPR & First Aid numerous times. She is certified through the U.S. Swim School Association in infant Toddler II & III and through AAPAR in Adaptive Aquatics (working with people with disabilities). In 2006, she became certified through the Department of Parks and Recreation in Aquatic Facility Operator. She has taught swimming for over 20 years and is an experienced “Mom.”
Instructors
Our instructors all are trained in the best and latest aquatic techniques. All are American Red Cross Certified in both CPR and First Aid as well as trained in accordance with the USSSA Code of Ethics and Swimming Safari Swim School.
Employment
Swimming Safari Swim School is always looking for friendly and qualified swim instructors to join our team. American Red Cross certification is required in CPR and first aid. Additional training will be provided by Swimming Safari Swim School. For more information contact 904-535-5517.
Meet Our Instructors
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Hi! My name is Lauren. I’m an elementary school teacher who loves teaching kids! I am Australian and swimming has been a huge part of my family’s life. I think swimming is a wonderful, exciting part of life and every child should feel comfortable in the water. In fact, I taught swimming back in Austrailia. I moved to the United States four years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it. During the summer I love teaching swimming and being at the beach!
Hello! I am Michelle, one of Instructors and office manager. I am proud to say that I am a mother of a 13 year old daughter and a 14 year old son (who I both taught to swim and my son is on the swim team for his school). I have been successfully teaching children to swim since. You can usually find me by the pool or at the beach every weekend so i love the water, but I also love children so to enjoy both at the same time makes this a job I love. I am also the person you may have been in contact with when you have called the school this year.
Hi! My name is Bryan and I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and will enter graduate school in the fall. I am originally from Jacksonville and thoroughly enjoy working with kids. I have six years of a summer camp counselor background which includes swim instruction at various skill levels. When working with children, I strive to seek a balance between fun and learning. As an Eagle Scout, I also have a passion for the outdoors, seeking new adventures, and traveling. I’m excited to participate this summer and help others enjoy the water.
Hello, my name is Kyle. I am a Junior at Florida State University. My major is communications. This will be my second year at swimming safari swim school. I have been a lifeguard for four years and a swim instructor for four years also. In those two years I have taught all ages from infant to adult. I am CPR and first aid certified along with lifeguard and WSI (water safety instructor) certified through the American Red Cross. I’m ready for another fun filled summer of swim lessons and stickers. Go Noles!
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn. I’m a Junior at the University of Florida majoring in Telecommunications. I’ve been swimming since I was a baby and love being outdoors! I was a lifeguard for three years in high school and excited about teaching swim lessons. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and sorority sisters and watching football! Go Gators!
Hi, my name is Holly! I am an upcoming freshman at the University of Florida where I will be studying engineering. I enjoy reading and playing the piano. I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and love to give this experience to children, because I believe that everyone should enjoy the water!