Mary Gaylord
Hey! My name is Mary Gaylord. I have been very involved with swimming my entire life and it means a lot to me. Being able to share these skills and joy with others is something that has become a passion of mine. This is my 3rd year as a swim lesson instructor and I have coached the Riptide Swim Team for 3 years. I have swam on the Riptide Swim Team for 10 years, high school for 3 years and for a year round team for 7 years. I am a rising junior at Bishop Mcguinness High School. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Credentials: Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED Certified
Single Lesson: $35/member $45/non-member
Package of 4: $140/member $180/non-member
Package of 8: $280/member $360/non-member
Journey Winke
Hi, My name is Journey Winke! I am a rising senior at Northern Guilford High School. This is my second year as a swim instructor but I have swam on the Riptide Swim Team for 3 years. My family has a history of teaching so instructing kids in any which way has always been a strong suit for me. I am excited to work with you and your kids this year!
Credentials: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Babysitting/Childcare Certified
Swim Lessons
Our qualified swim instructors teach everything from water exploration to stroke fundamentals and technique. There is something for every level of swimmer!
Lilly Messer
Hi, my name is Lilly Messer. I have been swimming my whole life on the Riptide Swim Team and 2 years for my year round team. My passion for the sport led me to start volunteer coaching in eighth grade where I've enjoyed helping kids discover their potential and enjoy the water as much as I do! I am currently attending Northern Guilford High School and working on getting my CNA certificate by the time I graduate. I am excited to work with you and your kids this summer.
Credentials: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Babysitting/Childcare, and OSHA certified.
Rosemary Messer
Hello! My name is Rosemary Messer. I've been swimming for ten years! I was on the Riptide Swim Team for ten years and even trained year-round for two years. Swimming has taught me a lot about the sport and how great it is for you. I'm a certified lifeguard and I'm working on getting my CNA certification while I'm in high school. I love helping kids feel confident in the water and teaching them how to swim to their fullest potential!!!
Credentials: CPR/AED,OSHA, First Aid, Babysitting/childcare, and Lifeguard certified.
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