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Meet the Crew

Ahoy there! Privateers welcomes you to view our esteemed crew of over 25 instructors stationed across the vast state of California. Our team of highly experienced trainers is here to guide you on an unforgettable voyage of personal growth and success. Cast away your worries and let our Privateers Trainers steer you towards a better, swifter, and stronger life of swimming and fitness. Seize this splendid opportunity today and embark on a thrilling journey with us.

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Prepare to set sail, matey, for a truly remarkable adventure awaits!
*Please note, not all instructors are listed below.

Wyatt

Wyatt

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Wyatt began swimming at a very young age, learning the fundamentals...

Derek

Derek

Instructor Level:

Deckhand

Derek has been in the pool since he was 4yrs old. He hasn’t stopped and swimming...

Paige

Paige

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Paige McCroskey is a dedicated professional who brings a wealth of experience to her role at Privateers...

Isabella

Isabella

Instructor Level:

First Mate

Isabella always knew she had a love for teaching since a very young age. Growing up...

Nicole

Nicole

Instructor Level:

First Mate

Nicole is an experienced swim instructor with a passion for teaching. With 7+...

Emily

Emily

Instructor Level:

Naviigator

Emily learned how to swim before she could walk. She has a passion for teaching swimming...

Hannah

Hannah

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

Hannah has been a swim instructor for over 9+years now and is moving into Privateers...

Rhett

Rhett

Instructor Level:

First Mate

Rhett first experienced the water when he was 2 and has not separated from it since...

Allie

Allie

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

Allie is one of our Master trainers who has now been teaching for over 10+years...

Ricardo

Ricardo

Instructor Level:

CEO

Say hello to the owner and CEO of Privateers!! Ricardo has been teaching families...

Sandra

Sandra

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

Sandra Gutierrez swam for the University of California, Santa Cruz...

Jasminne

Jasminne

Instructor Level:

Deckhand

Jasminne is your go-to gal for all things swimming! She dove into the world of aquatics...

Kelly S.

Kelly S.

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Introducing Kelly Siu, a dedicated Privateer Navigator Trainer. Kelly is a fourth-year college student at..

Satej

Satej

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

Satej, a seasoned professional in the realm of aquatic instruction, coming from...

Fatima

Fatima

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Fatima has been swimming ever since she can remember and has done so competitively...

Nikko

Nikko

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

Nikko is an awesome instructor. He first wanted to learn how to swim after a trip...

Cameron

Cameron

Instructor Level:

Founders

Cameron began swimming at the age of 6 when his parents hired someone to do private...

Elara

Elara

Instructor Level:

Captain

Elara is one of our Master swimming instructors that will leave you...

Ruth

Ruth

Instructor Level:

Captain

Ruth is an outstanding teacher with years of experience teaching babies, children and adults...

Lauren

Lauren

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Lauren is a graduate of Irvington High School and currently attending a nearby...

Mitchel

Mitchel

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Mitchel reluctantly began his swimming career when he turned five, learning from...

Bethany

Bethany

Instructor Level:

Deckhand

Bethany has been swimming for almost her entire life and has swum competitively for 10+ years...

Brandie

Brandie

Instructor Level:

Founders

Brandie is a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching. She brings...

Kevin

Kevin

Instructor Level:

Captain

Kevin focuses on addressing how to complete the entire swim lesson experience...

Alec

Alec

Instructor Level:

Navigator

Alec is a 21 year old former water polo player and swimmer who has been...

Pablo

Pablo

Instructor Level:

Quartermaster

A swim instructor and lifeguard trained in advanced lifesaving techniques. He excels...

Scott

Scott

Instructor Level:

Captain

Scott began his swimming career at the age of 7. While he developed in his skills...

Kelly

Kelly

Instructor Level:

Founders

Kelly grew up in Fremont, CA and started swimming on Mission HIghlands Swim Team at the...

Our instructors are trained through an extensive program through Privateers that has proven results! All Swim Instructors are CPR/First-Aid certified and insured with a minimum of 2 years experience. All of our Personal Trainers have a degree in Kinesiology and have a minimum of 4+ years training experience or more and guarantee you faster results! Our Yoga and Aqua Fit Instructors have over 10+ years of experience.

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