PAOLA

This coming fall I will be a First Year Nursing student enrolled at Carleton University. In 2023, with the help of my parents, I co-founded Swimsmart Academy. This is our 4th summer open and I am excited to provide a fun and safe environment for swimming lessons for many more students that want to improve their water skills and abilities.


My credentials expand beyond fully certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor and include Aurora Football Club OPDL U17G player and a certified Northern Karate Junior Black Belt.  I have gained a lot of experience volunteering as a coach for kids of all ages both in the AFC and Royal City Soccer Camps and as a french camp counselor at Camp Tournesol. During the school year, I have been instructing and lifeguarding for the Town of Aurora Aquatics deptartment so I can continue to gain more experience and reach out too many other students.


I'm looking forward to helping your kids gain confidence, learning and improving skills in the water while staying safe and having fun! I can't wait to teach lessons again this summer!



GABRIELA

Hi! I am a grade 11 high school student in Aurora. I am excited to join the Swimsmart Academy team this summer as a part-time instructor. I was fortunate to be a camper at SAC day camp and last year I completed the Leaders in Training program. My experience as a camper, taught me creative ways to lead and engage kids in fun activities. I also babysit because I get a giggle being around the little ones and their curious minds fascinate me. (Check out the babysitting services page for more information).


Volleyball is my other passion, I have been on St. Maximillian Kolbe Tier 1 Junior Volleyball Team for 2 years. I am excited to join swimmers of all ages this summer for lots of learning and fun games! My enthusiasm for sports keeps growing with each new experience. Can't wait to see you all at the pool!


CONNOR

I'm happy to be joining Swim Smart Academy this Summer as a part-time and mobile swim instructor. I’m certified with the Lifesaving Society as a National Lifeguard and Swim & Lifesaving Instructor. This fall I'll be starting grade 12 in Aurora.


I have a black belt in karate and over a year's experience teaching 5-12 yr olds in karate at my dojo. I love sports and photography, and I’m teaching myself to play guitar.


I look forward to meeting my students and helping them achieve confidence and strength in the water. Learning is an individual process, as I’ve discovered through karate, and I know kids can sometimes be anxious about swimming. My goal is to make their experience as reassuring as possible as they progress.



CERTIFICATIONS

We are affiliate members with Lifesaving Society and hold the following certifications:

  • Bronze Medallion

  • Bronze Cross

  • Emergency First Aid with CPR-B

  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C

  • National Lifeguard

  • Swim and Lifesaving Instructor