Santa Monica Learn2Swim
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About
Hi, my name is Janna or coach Janna Banana!
I am a seasoned swimmer and swim instructor with a collective of 13+ years of experience teaching kids water safety, swim instruction, and coaching multiple swim teams. I have also taught many adults, including the parents and nannies for the kids I've taught to swim.
Creds:
- Lifelong swimmer (summer team, club, varsity high school)
- U.S Masters Swimmer
- NCAA Olympic Triathlon, Chicago Triathlon & Marathon Finisher
- PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - ASA/Swim England Coaching Accreditation
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified
- Swim instructor for Franklin Pool, South Suburban Recreation in CO
- Assistant Swim Coach & Head Coach for Franklin Swim Team, a 180 member competitive swim team, focused mainly on swimmers aged 8 and under
- Swim instructor for Swiss Cottage Swim Club in London (January 2011-June 2013)
- Swim Instructor at Sea Monkeys in the Palisades (April 2023-January 2025) reporting to Gary Hall Jr., 3x US Olympian and 10-time medal winner in swimming
- Sunsational Private Swim Instructor (April 2023 - TD)
Overview
Serves Santa Monica, CA
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1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun11:00 am - 3:00 pmMon3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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I travel to my customers
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BENJAMIN L.
Apr 27, 2026
We've been working with Janna for years and couldn't recommend her more highly. She's wonderful with all three of our young kids, meeting each of them where they're at and making lessons fun while still building real skills. She comes to our home, which is incredibly convenient, and she's always right on time. If you're looking for a swim teacher who's reliable, patient, and great with little ones, you've found her.
Emily K.
Apr 17, 2026
We had a great experience with Janna and Learn2Swim. She was engaging, patient, and very intuitive with our son (2). She quickly built his comfort and confidence in the water in a way that felt natural. He especially loved the catchy songs she used to reinforce technique, along with the toys that kept him focused while having fun.
The lessons struck a balance of structure and play, which kept him interested and eager to try new things. By the end, he was spending more time in the water than ever before and genuinely enjoying it.
Highly recommend Learn2Swim for anyone looking for a thoughtful, effective, and kid-friendly swim instructor.
Pat K.
Apr 17, 2026
Our 2.5 year old son had the best time getting swimming lessons with Jana! He usually prefers to hang out on the stairs in the water and not venture out into the pool but that was no problem during our lesson. Great experience!
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