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From nurturing beginners to elite competitors, our 5-tier instructor system ensures the perfect fit for every swimmer's journey. Hand-picked, certified, and passionate about your success.

21
S.T.A.R. Instructors
2,090
Lessons Taught
5.0
Overall Rating
3-20+

Years Experience

100%

Certified

CPR

Trained

BG

Checked

Choose Your Instructor Experience Level

Click a tier to filter instructors by experience level. Book your swim instructor today.

Little S.T.A.R.

1-3 Years

From $47-$68/ 30min

From $97-$133/ 60min

Rising S.T.A.R.

3-8 Years

From $49-$73/ 30min

From $106-$142/ 60min

Brilliant S.T.A.R.

15-20 Years

From $56-$84/ 30min

From $111-$137/ 60min

Super S.T.A.R.

20+ Years

From $58-$88/ 30min

From $115-$142/ 60min

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See where our instructors are located and find the closest one to your area. Click on a photo to view their profile.

Instructor Service Areas - Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island, BC

Instructor Location
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Distance fee: First 5km FREE, then $0.98/km

Little S.T.A.R. Instructors

1 Star 1-3 Years Experience $47-$133/session (30-60 min)
Little S.T.A.R.

<50
Lessons
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Years
5.0
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Jixiang L.
Little S.T.A.R.

Jixiang L.

Located: Richmond Vancouver Burnaby New Westminster

<50
Lessons
1
Years
5.0
Rating
Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer NCCP Coach Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer NCCP Coach
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Kyle E.
Little S.T.A.R.

Kyle E.

Located: Nanaimo (The Island) Nanoose Bay (The Island) Parksville (The Island)

<50
Lessons
1
Years
5.0
Rating
Lifeguard Scuba Diver Lifeguard Scuba Diver
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Micaela C.
Little S.T.A.R.

Micaela C.

Located: Vancouver Richmond

<50
Lessons
1
Years
5.0
Rating
- Reviews
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Tiffany P.
Little S.T.A.R.

Tiffany P.

Located: Vancouver Vancouver Downtown East Vancouver West Vancouver North Vancouver Richmond Burnaby

<50
Lessons
-
Years
5.0
Rating
Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer Lifeguard
- Reviews
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Rising S.T.A.R. Instructors

2 Stars 3-8 Years Experience $49-$142/session (30-60 min)
Rising S.T.A.R.

<50
Lessons
3
Years
5.0
Rating
- Reviews
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Anand S.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Anand S.

Located: Surrey

<50
Lessons
7
Years
5.0
Rating
- Reviews
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Andrew G.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Andrew G.

Located: Vancouver Vancouver Downtown East Vancouver West Vancouver North Vancouver Richmond Burnaby New Westminster Coquitlam

<50
Lessons
4
Years
5.0
Rating
Aquafit Trainer Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer Lifeguard Triathlon Scuba Diver Aquafit Trainer Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer Lifeguard Triathlon Scuba Diver
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Avery H.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Avery H.

Located: Burnaby New Westminster Coquitlam Maple Ridge Langley Surrey

<50
Lessons
4
Years
5.0
Rating
Competitive Swimmer Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer Lifeguard
- Reviews
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Emily C.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Emily C.

Located: Burnaby Coquitlam Maple Ridge

<50
Lessons
3
Years
5.0
Rating
Competitive Swimmer Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer Lifeguard
- Reviews
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Kelvin H.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Kelvin H.

Located: Vancouver

<50
Lessons
5
Years
5.0
Rating
- Reviews
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Madison R.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Madison R.

Located: Nanaimo (The Island) Parksville (The Island) Duncan (The Island)

154
Lessons
5
Years
5.0
Rating
Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer Lifeguard Competitive Swimmer
- Reviews
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Nicole N.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Nicole N.

Located: Vancouver Vancouver Downtown

<50
Lessons
4
Years
5.0
Rating
Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer Competitive Swimmer Instructor Trainer
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Veronica Z.
Rising S.T.A.R.

Veronica Z.

Located: Burnaby New Westminster Coquitlam

<50
Lessons
3
Years
5.0
Rating
Lifeguard
- Reviews
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Shining S.T.A.R. Instructors

3 Stars 8-15 Years Experience $53-$142/session (30-60 min)
Faezeh S.
Shining S.T.A.R.

Faezeh S.

Located: Vancouver Vancouver Downtown East Vancouver West Vancouver North Vancouver Richmond Burnaby New Westminster Coquitlam Surrey

<50
Lessons
10
Years
5.0
Rating
Kinesiologist Lifeguard Scuba Diver Kinesiologist Lifeguard Scuba Diver
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George R.
Shining S.T.A.R.

George R.

<50
Lessons
8
Years
5.0
Rating
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Lifesaving Society Instructor NLS Pool Lifeguard NLS Waterfront Lifeguard Competitive Swim Coach Standard First Aid + CPR-C AED Certified Bronze Cross Bronze Medallion
- Reviews
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James T.
Shining S.T.A.R.

James T.

Located: Vancouver

91
Lessons
8
Years
5.0
Rating
Infant & Toddler Swim Specialist
- Reviews
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Kamola U.
Shining S.T.A.R.

Kamola U.

Located: Nanaimo (The Island)

<50
Lessons
8
Years
5.0
Rating
Instructor Trainer Competitive Swimmer NCCP Coach Instructor Trainer Competitive Swimmer NCCP Coach
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Brilliant S.T.A.R. Instructors

4 Stars 15-20 Years Experience $56-$137/session (30-60 min)
Alex S.
Brilliant S.T.A.R.

Alex S.

Located: Richmond

<50
Lessons
15
Years
5.0
Rating
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Justin L.
Brilliant S.T.A.R.

Justin L.

Located: richmond

1,005
Lessons
13
Years
5.0
Rating
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Lifesaving Society Instructor
- Reviews
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Rose Y.
Brilliant S.T.A.R.

Rose Y.

Located: Coquitlam

<50
Lessons
15
Years
5.0
Rating
- Reviews
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Understanding Our Star Tiers

Every instructor is certified and background checked. Tiers reflect years of experience and lessons taught.

Little S.T.A.R.

Newer instructors building their craft. 1-3 years, fully certified and eager to teach.

Rising S.T.A.R.

Proven instructors with a growing track record. 3-8 years of experience.

Shining S.T.A.R.

Seasoned professionals, our most popular tier. 8-15 years of experience.

Brilliant S.T.A.R.

Highly experienced specialists. 15-20 years teaching swimmers of all levels.

Super S.T.A.R.

Elite master instructors. 20+ years of excellence in the water.

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