About Me
Hi! My name is Jackie.
I have been swimming my entire life and found a home in the pool in my adolescent years. Swimming became an activity that felt like home to me and I have held on to this passion for over 28 years. I have always found my way back to the water through my own competition, coaching or teaching. In the summer of 2021 I became a mother for the first time and became VERY aware of how much water is near us in San Diego. In the spring of 2022 I was recertified with my Red Cross WSI and began teaching youth of San Diego with my mobile swim school. Each lesson comes with years of experience, my play based approach, the patience of a Mama and the encouragement of a coach. I want you and your loved ones to be safe near the water and after you get safe, I will help you swim fast! Let’s get those fins flippin’ :)
My experience
8 years as a competitive age group swimmer
2 years as an adapted aquatics instructor
Masters swimmer, completed the Alcatraz swim in 2013
Swim lesson instructor since 2001, YMCA certified, Former lifeguard
Former OLP varsity swim coach
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certified, Current as of 2022.
Our mission is to foster a respect for the water through play based activities and student led learning.
“The water can be a place of support, safety and fun when we learn how to trust our bodies.”
— Jackie, Founder of Mermaid Swim Academy San Diego
