Swim With The Tide

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Responds in about 36 min

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Collegiate Sprinter, Open Water & Masters Swimmer Learn to Swim Professional Fastest 50 yard freestyle time: 22 seconds Longest Completed Open Water Swim: Miami 5k

Overview

Hired 124 times

1 similar job done near you

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1 employee

7 years in business

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Student experience level

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I travel to my customers

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Nancy W.

Sep 11, 2025

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Details: Adult (18 or older) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Teresa B.

Aug 17, 2025

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Coach Nicholas Fonseca was fantastic with my 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 5. He got the little one swimming right away. And he got the 5 year old starting with strokes- something others were not able to do.
The best part was the children had fun and very much looked forward to each lesson. They were focused for a full 45 minutes each and probably could have gone longer. I attribute this to Nicholas’ ability to teach and draw out each child’s personality. It was fun and exciting to watch their progress.
I will definitely hire him again when my granchildren come back.
Terry Bass, Stuart Fl

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 • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Randy L.

Jun 25, 2025

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Nick was very professional, very calm with the children, utilized different techniques and swim aids, spent more than the allotted time agreed to. He did very well considering the children were not always 100% cooperative.

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Merideth D.

Dec 29, 2024

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Nicholas is great, he was just the right amount of push and relax in terms of getting to know my granddaughter and teaching her real skills.

He is very good at his craft, had some great tips and tricks, and even gave her shiny goggles.

Just a really great Swim Coach all around

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Gyasi S.

Dec 10, 2024

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Nicholas is a great swim coach. He’s been working with my 3 year old son for about two months now. My son has been one much more confident in the water. He went from refusing to get his face wet to holding his breath under water for 10 seconds. Nicholas is very patient and flexible, which is helpful since my son is very strong willed and has manic toddler energy.

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

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Nicholas Fonseca

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
One class in advance required for scheduling
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Schedule and receive one class in advance. Establish expectations, goals and needs; take notes Show up! Coach up! Exceed swimmer’s goals!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
20 years of competitive experience 10 years of coaching experience