Sharon's Swim Services
About
My name is Sharon Newman and I have been lifeguard and swimming instructor for over 30 years. I have spent my career as recreational professional working as recreation supervisor and pool supervisor in various capacities including Disney Cruise lines, Royal Carribean Cruise lines, community and recreation centres various sports and programs, specializing in aquatics.
I am aquatic instrutor trainer for lifeguards and instructors and love creating lifeguards, but my passion is teaching swimming.
I love the water, and have been teaching and swimming since I was 17 years old and love the ocean. I love swimming, yoga, surfing, windsurfing, tubing, snorkelling and boating and sitting by the beach taking in the waves.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
At the first class I would speak to the child/parent about goals for their lessons, review any medical information including learning styles and preferences. I then would take a few minutes to screen for previous experiences and skills. If it your very first time in the pool we will take our time and orient ourselves to the aquatic environment including safety and what to expect, I may even assign water homework, so be prepared to learn how to swim.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
30 year recreatioanal professiona, specializing in aquatics, indoor and outdoor pool lifeguard, waterfront lifeguard and swimming instructor.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Ellis trained Lifeguard and First Aid certified
Certified Pool Operator
Instructor Trainer for swimming instructors, lifeguarding and first aid and cpr/aed.
Previous experience with special event organization both indoor and outdoor
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$20 per half hour, $30 for hour
For every 5 sets of lesson purchased, 6th one is on me
If you refer a client you get free hour lesson!
How did you get started teaching?
I grew up in Canada with backyard pool.
When I turned 17 I became a lifeguard and ever since then I have been swimming and teaching people of all ages.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with all ages including infants ( 6 month and up), children and adults. I have vast amount of experience with teaching swimming, stroke correction and people with differing abilities. I believe water safety and swimming should be acessible to all as it is a life skill!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I just recently relocated to Florida from Canada as this is where I spent my vacations since I was a very young girl. I love the great sunshine and warm weather and love surfing in the ocean. I can't wait to meet all the new swimmers and share my love of swimming with them.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Whether you are looking for lessons for yourself or your child it is important to ensure the person you hire is qualified, has experience and conducts safe and fun lessons. As aquatic professional for many years you needt o ensure you can trust the person and have a good connection in order to make lessons run smooth.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is your previous swimming experience?
Have you had any negative experiences around water that would affect your learning experience?
Do you have any specific needs that will affect your learning? ( physical or mental needs)
Do you have any medical needs that the teacher should know about, and what they need to do in emergency ( medical conditions, medication, allergies)?
If so have I checked with the doctor to ensure they recommend swimming lessons at this time and their recommendations?( ear plugs, water concerns, recovering from previous illness or injury)
Do I have bathing suit, towel, special toy or goggles that I should bring to my first class?
Am I ok with someone holding me in the water for the first time or do I need to have my parent in water with on my first class?
Is there any specific goals, skills or strokes that I want to learn? ( want to become lifeguard, triathalete training)?
Are you ready to learn a new life skill that you can use forever?