Swim with Coach Carlos
About
Join me in the world of swimming! I’m a lifelong swimmer, dedicated water polo player, and passionate swim instructor. Since 2017, I’ve been sharing my love for the water, combining technical skill with enthusiasm to help swimmers of all ages build confidence and capability. The past two years (23-25), I’ve served as an instructor and swim coach at the College of San Mateo, refining my teaching techniques and deepening my knowledge of the sport.
Swimming has shaped my life, teaching resilience and achievement, and I strive to pass that on through a supportive, engaging environment. With a nurturing approach and attention to detail, I tailor guidance to each swimmer, helping them overcome fear, build skill, and develop a lifelong love for the water.
I offer 1:1 and group lessons as long as the swimmers are close in age and skill.
Want to save money? Here are some ways you can!
• Purchasing multiple lessons up front - the bigger the lesson package, the bigger the discount!
• Finding other swimmers to join you and split the lesson time!
• When a new swimmer signs up through your referral!
Overview
Hired 9 times
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1 employee
9 years in business
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2025
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Shannon M.
Aug 27, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Carlos was an excellent swim teacher for my 6 year old son. I could tell that he was experienced with children because he knew the balance between gently pushing yet keeping it fun so that my son would want to continue learning. Carlos was kind, patient, and professional. Will absolutely recommend him to others and also may book him again for next summer. Thank you, Carlos!
Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
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Mia T.
Apr 26, 2026
Coach Carlos is an outstanding swim instructor.
He has a strong ability to teach swimming techniques in a clear, structured, and effective way. His step-by-step instruction makes each movement easy to understand, and he focuses on building proper fundamentals, which has made a noticeable difference in progress.
My son has moderate ASD and ADHD, and learning new physical skills can sometimes be challenging for him. What stands out is that Coach Carlos is able to adapt his teaching while still maintaining high-quality instruction. He breaks skills down into manageable steps and reinforces them in a consistent way, which really helps with learning and retention.
We have seen clear improvement in my son’s body position, coordination, and confidence in the water. More importantly, he is actually able to stay engaged and follow through with the lesson, which speaks to the effectiveness of Coach Carlos’s teaching approach.
He is not only patient, but also very skilled and intentional in how he teaches.
We highly recommend Coach Carlos to any family, especially those looking for a coach who can deliver both strong technical instruction and effective teaching strategies.
Dana W.
Apr 19, 2026
My son began taking swimming lessons with Coach Carlos through a friend's recommendation, and he has made rapid progress over the past six months. Coach Carlos is highly professional, meticulous, and responsible—truly a patient and expert instructor! Whether a child is starting from scratch or already has a foundation and wishes to improve their competitive performance, he tailors his teaching approach to suit each individual student's needs. I highly recommend him!
Doyuna L.
May 16, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve been struggling with a sinking leg issue in my swim technique for a long time, and no matter what I tried, nothing seemed to help. Carlos was the first instructor who really took the time to understand what was going on. He patiently broke things down, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. Thanks to his guidance, I finally fixed a problem I thought I’d never overcome. He’s not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient, understanding, and genuinely cares about helping his students improve. I can’t recommend him enough!
Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
Swati S.
Sep 7, 2025
My 5 year old started his first private swim lessons with Carlos this summer and he really enjoyed and looked forward for each lessons.
He is so good with kids, that kids love his company.
My son learnt basic swim in just 5 to 7 lessons with his technique s.
Apart from that, Carlos was always, punctual and responsive to messages. No unwanted absences and was very flexible with our schedule
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Carlos Arteaga