Our swim school is not just about swimming, it's about building confidence and skills that last a lifetime. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, we're here to guide you. Let's make a splash together!
Dive into our swim story ↓
Ryan Giuliano | Founder & Swim Instructor at Ivy Swim School
Ryan's journey in the world of swimming began at the tender age of 5 when she joined a competitive summer swim team. By the age of 15, she was already lifeguarding and instructing, and at 17, she took on the role of coach for the very team she started with. Over the past 20 years, Ryan has been dedicated to coaching, teaching, and managing pools across Illinois and New Jersey. Her passion for inclusivity led her to start a special needs swim team.
In response to the challenges posed by Covid, Ryan established Ivy Swim School in her backyard to stay closer to her daughter. The demand for lessons grew rapidly, and eventually, Ivy Swim School found a new home at the Luxury Assisted Living by Courtyard in Clinton. Ryan’s commitment to fostering a love for swimming continues to thrive in this fantastic new location.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
For us, swimming goes beyond being just a profession—it’s an integral part of who we are. We pair each swim student with the instructor who best fits their skill level and goals, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience.
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COACH RYAN
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
Mom
27+ years teaching & coaching experience
14+ years competitive swimming experience
Experience with Special Needs students
Committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for every swimmer
Lifeguard & CPR certified
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COACH KATHLEEN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
Mom
15+ years teaching & coaching experience
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Experience with Special Needs Students
Lifeguard and CPR Certified
Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
Passionate about keeping lessons upbeat, engaging, and something kids want to return to
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COACH O'NEILL
EXPERTISE: ADVANCED
Princeton Swimmer with 25 years competitive experience
18+ years coaching and teaching experience
USA Swimming Certified
Lifeguard and CPR certified
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COACH COURTNEY
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
25+ years teaching and coaching experience
Extensive experience with special needs swimmers of all ages
Fluent in American Sign Language
Enjoys working with swimmers of all ages and abilities
Lifeguard and CPR certified
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COACH KAITLIN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
15+ years teaching experience
20+ years lifeguard experience
10 years competitive swim experience
Loves to work with beginners
Lifeguard and CPR certified
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COACH TORI
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
Weekend Substitute/ Summer Instructor
8+ years lifeguarding experience
7+ years teaching
Passionate about helping kids discover a lifelong love of swimming
Lifeguard and CPR certified
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COACH RONNIE
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
Substitute/Summer At-home instructor
10+ years teaching and coaching experience
6+ years competitive swimming experience
14+ years lifeguard experience
Special needs experience
Lifeguard and CPR certified
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COACH LUCY
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
5+ years teaching and lifeguarding experience
Competitive Swimmer
Experienced Nanny and Babysitter
Angelfish certified
Lifeguard and CPR certified
Our Teaching Philosophy
The goal of Ivy Swim School is to provide our swimmers with safe and fun swim lessons while seeing continuous progress. We offer year round swim lessons for all ages and abilities.
We believe in learning to float with correct body position and controlling our breathing calmly. The main safety skill we teach is rolling to the back instead of “doggy paddle.” We then take those rolling techniques and easily turn them into the correct body position for rotary breathing and freestyle.