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Meet The Staff

Kareem

Kareem

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

I am a Palestinian American who was born and raised in Illinois. From a young age, I have been immersed in the world of swimming, starting at 5 years old. My love for the water has only grown stronger over the years, and I’m now eager to share my expertise and enthusiasm with children of all ages. Through teaching, I aim to instill confidence, build competence, and promote water safety practices that will benefit my students for a lifetime.
 
Fun fact about me is that I have a side business screen printing custom, unique t-shirts!
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James

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

As a former instructor from the YMCA, James has his Ellis certification, as well as American Red Cross Water Safety & Lifeguard Instructor Training certifications. His love of water started as early as age 8 when he began playing water polo. James continued to swim competitively through high school and eventually college. If his resume isn’t impressive enough, James is also a certified pool operator and a certified advanced open water diver with PADI.

Fun Fact about James is that he can speak Gaelic!

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Flo

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard 

Flo has been a lifeguard since the age of 16. With a contagious enthusiasm for teaching and a knack for connecting with kids, she enjoys instructing our parent-child classes the most. Flo’s perspective as the youngest member of her family brings a special dynamic to her interactions. Growing up surrounded by older siblings has honed her ability to relate not only to the children but also to the parents in her classes.

 

Fun Fact about Flo is that she loves to play Hopscotch! 

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Alex

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard Instructor

There is nothing I enjoy more than water activities. Whether it’s lifeguarding Chicago’s beaches, driving a water skiing boat, or exploring the underwater world through scuba diving, the place I feel most at home is in and around water. With 13 years of experience in aquatics, you can say it’s a passion of mine. The entire time, I have been an instructor at multiple swim companies and my favorite classes to teach would be Adult Swim lessons. Helping others achieve their goals of being comfortable and competent in the water is something I love doing. Water is meditational, healing, and key to life.

Fun fact about me, I love making crepes for breakfast.