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About
SwimMasters was hired to train the instructors for YWCA, JCC, City of Newark, City of Wilmington, Boys&Girls Clubs of Delaware as well as many other corporations, and aquatic businesses. Our group teaching methods involve the students in the water for the entire class....not sitting on the side waiting for a turn.
I love watching students (adults and little people) realize that they not only can stay on top of the water, but move through with so little effort. I love playing and singing songs and laughing and giggling with the preschoolers (actually all ages!) as they learn the strokes properly from the first class.
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Hired 71 times
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3 employees
28 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pmMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
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2019
2018
Services offered
Student experience level
Work location
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Sara W.
Jun 2, 2018
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Miss Karen is the absolute best! She works wonders with my two year old son. He looks forward to every swimlesson. He makes progress every week, and has fun too!
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • Need some more information before hiring • I would like to discuss the price with the instructor • The swim instructor travels to me
Private Swim Lessons
Patricia D.
Jun 20, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karen did a nice job with our group lessons, managing the kids' varied personalities and, teaching them a wide variety of swim strokes and skills. She was flexible with class times/locations and reasonable price-wise for the amount of time (at least an hour) for each of the lesdons. I would recommend her.
Swimming Lessons
Christina B.
Jul 15, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
My 4 year old son is very stubborn and was very against swimlessons! Karen was always patient with him and continued to work through his opposition! She is definitely experienced with handling different personalities and in still getting the actual swimlesson in!
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
Huong B.
Sep 26, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
My 15-year old daughter really enjoyed taking lessons from Ms. Karen to learn the different swim styles. We will sign up with Ms. Karen again when the next opportunity arises and will also recommend Ms. Karen to other parents.
Details: Teenager (13 - 17 years old) • Intermediate • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • Need some more information before hiring • $30 - $45 • The swim instructor travels to me
Private Swim Lessons
Maurice J.
Nov 4, 2017
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I hired Ms. Karen 3 weeks ago and the experience has been nothing short of great. I meet with Ms. Karen 1 day a week and she travels to my complex to conduct lessons. She is genuinely concerned about the client being able to swim properly than monetary compensation. I knew very little about water basics as I never learned to swim as a child. By the end of the very first class, I was comfortable enough to actually swim unsupervised (at the shallow end) of the pool on my own after class was done. By the 2nd class I had already learned 6 different strokes. At the end of the 3rd class I learned how to dive into the water. Very pleasant experience so far. She definitely is a true professional!
Private Swim Lessons
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Karen Reilly-Morton
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am very flexible with my fees. I am more interested in teaching people to swim and enjoy the water.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet with the customer and determine what their goals are, what days/time fit their schedule, evaluate their experience/ability, check out the pool, and discuss what will work for their budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Recertifications in CPR, First Aid, Professional rescuer certifications, AED, O2 administration, Lifeguarding, Water Fitness, Adapted Aquatics, Personal Training, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Fitness Instructor trainer, Aquatic Rehab/therapy, Exercise physiology.
