AQUATICS

Private and Group Lessons

Enhance your skills in the water with our expert instructors! Whether you’re working on water comfort, learning to swim, refining competitive strokes, or seeking a great aquatic workout, our personalized lessons are designed to support your growth as a swimmer. We now offer private dive lessons as well—our talented dive coaches are here to help you improve your form and confidence on the board.

Lesson Levels and Options:

Youth Swim Lessons: Tailored for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Adult Swim Lessons: Private and semi-private options for stroke improvement and learn to swim.

Scheduling and Payment

Lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor for flexibility and convenience. Payment is required at check-in and can be made at the front desk via cash, check, or credit card. You can also purchase a package of lessons in advance. Please note that lessons cannot begin until payment has been received.

Dive into personal progress with Tuckahoe’s dedicated swim and dive instructors! Contact Aquatics@Tuckahoe.net or complete the private lesson request form below to get started.

Private Swim & Dive Lessons

Ready to improve your skills in the water? Our list of skilled private instructors and their rates can be found below. Dive lessons are available with any of our experienced dive coaches. Adult private or semi-private stroke and learn-to-swim lessons are also offered.

Choose the instructor who best fits your needs, and start your journey toward greater confidence and skill in the water!

Private/Semi-Private Instructors

Explore our list of private instructors and their rates below. If you have any questions about scheduling, specific requests, or finding the ideal coach for your needs, please contact us at Aquatics@Tuckahoe.net.

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Private Lesson Packages

All private lessons must be paid for before they begin. You can pay in advance by purchasing a lesson package (3-pack, 5-pack, or 10-pack) by contacting aquatics@tuckahoe.net.

Packages are coach-specific, meaning they apply only to lessons with a coach at the corresponding level. Private swim lesson packages are exclusively for private lessons, while semi-private packages apply only to semi-private lessons.

Any unused lessons on your package are fully refundable.

2025 – 2026 Lesson Availability

Swim Lessons
Limited availability before 4pm on weekdays
Monday/Wednesday: 6:30pm – close
Tuesday/Thursday: 7pm – close
Friday: 6pm – close
Sat/Sun: 9am – 9pm
 
Dive Lessons
Friday 6pm – close
Saturday 1pm – close

Professional Coaches

Rates vary by coach – inquire directly

Chris Douglass
Assistant Head Dive Coach

Shannon Eagan
Head Dive Coach

Zach Eisig
Head Swim Coach

Torey Ortmayer
Head Swim Coach

Grace Gartman

Graduate Coaches

Private: $41/30min
Semi-Private: $23/additional athlete

Andrea Montano

Erin Warner

Elizabeth Hughes

Saira Smith

Caroline Flint

Danielle Hughes

Juliet Jones

Lucy Silverstein (Dive)

Nathaniel Hughes

Sophia O’Connell

Emily Seah

Calla Spignardo

Connor Tweddle (Dive)

Senior Coaches

Private: $36/30min
Semi-Private: $19/additional athlete

Jack Tanner

Maddy McManus

Eva Hare

Lucas Lopez

Lauren Shepard

Desmond Spignardo

Ella English

Violet Dunkel

Leah Nguyen (Dive)

Mackenzie Taylor

Junior Coaches

Private: $30/30min
Semi-Private: $17/additional athlete

Amelia Bayer

Jillian Bayer

Teddy Angelides (Dive)

Jake Bell

Nikitha Rajesh (Dive)

Vicki Waisberg

Emily Zellers (Dive)

Summer Group Swim Lessons

Description

Tuckahoe’s beginner-level group swim lessons are designed to build water confidence and essential safety skills in a fun, supportive environment. Our young swimmers will learn:

  • Full submersion and surfacing techniques
  • Floating on front and back
  • Wall walking for safety
  • Proper breathing techniques
  • Treading Water
  • Introduction to forward propulsion using kick and pull techniques
  • Proper use of swim equipment (suits, goggles, caps, kickboards, etc.)

Join us as we help young swimmers develop foundational skills for a lifetime of confidence in the water!

Level I (Ages ~3-6)

30-Min class

Our Level 1 swim classes introduce children to independent water skills in a safe, encouraging environment. To join, participants should be comfortable in a group setting. Skills covered include:

  • Basic water safety rules
  • Building water comfort and confidence
  • Proper breathing techniques
  • Submerging and re-emerging
  • Floating on both front and back
  • Kicking on front and back for propulsion

This level sets a strong foundation for safe, independent swimming!

Level II (Ages ~4-7)

30-Min Class

Level 2 classes help swimmers build on water comfort and safety while developing greater independence in the water. Skills covered include:

  • Enhancing comfort and safety awareness
  • Independent propulsion techniques
  • Developing proper kick technique
  • Floating on the back independently
  • Introduction to the freestyle stroke

These skills provide a solid base for advancing swimmers toward more confident and efficient movement in the water.

Level III (Ages ~5-8)

30-Min Class

Level 3 classes are designed for swimmers who have forward propulsion skills. This level focuses on refining technique and introducing new skills, including:

  • Improving freestyle arm stroke with an emphasis on side breathing
  • Developing advanced safety skills like treading water
  • Introducing the basics of backstroke
  • Improving kicking technique

These skills help swimmers build endurance, confidence, and technique as they progress toward more advanced levels.

2026 Group Swim Lesson Details & Registration

Group lessons will be offered on weekday evenings (5pm – 6:30pm) from late June to mid-July. There is one session spanning this period, and each class will be 30 minutes long. Group lessons take place in the Tuckahoe Indoor Pool on weekday evenings. There is limited space available – if your desired class is full, please contact Aquatics@Tuckahoe.net to join the waitlist

  • Session 1: June 23 – July 10, 2026 (9 classes)
    • Class Dates:
      • Tues 6/23
      • Weds 6/24
      • Thurs 6/25
      • Fri 6/26
      • Tues 6/30
      • Weds 7/1
      • Thurs 7/2
      • Thurs 7/9
      • Fri 7/10
    • Schedule Note: The class schedule is built around the club’s swim/dive meet calendar and holiday observances. No classes on Mondays, Friday 7/3 (Independence Day weekend), Tuesday 7/7, or Wednesday 7/8.
    • Member Registration: $150
    • Nonmember Registration: $170

Level I

Beginner
Practice Days & Time:
  • Weekdays 5pm – 530pm

Level II

Beginner
Practice Days & Time:
  • Weekdays 530pm – 6pm

Level III

Beginner
Practice Days & Time:
  • Weekdays 6pm – 630pm
Please Note:
  • Minimum class size: Each class requires a minimum of 3 registered swimmers to run. If a class does not meet the minimum, we will reorganize classes — merging where possible — which may result in changes to class times. We’ll communicate any changes directly with affected families.
  • Class placement: On the first day of class, instructors will evaluate each child’s skills to ensure proper placement. If we feel a child would be better served in a different level, we’ll discuss moving them with you before making any change.

Registration for Members opens Sunday, May 10. Nonmembers will be able to begin registering Wednesday, May 27.

Group Lesson FAQs

Each swim class requires a minimum of three children to run. If fewer than three are registered, we will do our best to merge classes where possible or, if necessary, cancel the class. Our goal is to maintain an optimal learning environment with a maximum 4:1 athlete-to-instructor ratio, ensuring focused, personalized attention for each swimmer.

On the first day of class, instructors will evaluate each child’s swimming skills to ensure proper placement. If any significant adjustments are necessary, we will discuss them with the parent. Our aim is to group children with similar swimming abilities together, regardless of age, to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.

Instructors will utilize Tuckahoe’s group lesson descriptions to assess the skills each child may have already acquired. Coaches will recommend when children are ready to advance to the next level based on their progress. If a child is not yet ready for advancement, they should be registered for the same class in the next session to continue developing their skills.

Please note that no refunds will be issued after the first class of the current session. In the event that we must cancel a class due to the club being closed, we will strive to provide a make-up class or may offer pro-rata refunds for the missed session.

To maximize our time in the water, please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Note that non-members may only enter the facility with one family member accompanying the child onto the pool deck. The front desk will not allow additional family members beyond this.

Athletes are encouraged to wear a proper bathing suit and bring a pair of goggles to each class. For those with longer hair, a swim cap is recommended, although it is not required.