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 to a 6-year old
- Branchburg resident
- 27 years teaching & coaching experience
- Experience with Special Needs students -
COACH KATHLEEN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
- Mom to a 2-year old
- 15 years teaching & coaching experience
- Bilingual: English & Spanish -
COACH O'NEILL
EXPERTISE: ADVANCED
- Princeton Swimmer with 25 years competitive experience
- 17 years coaching experience
- USA Swimming Certified -
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 -
COACH ALLIE
EXPERTISE: INTERMEDIATE
- 6 years teaching experience
- 5 years competitive swimming experience
- 10 years childcare experience
- Loves working with infants and perfecting stroke technique -
COACH FAITH
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
- Mother of 3
- 23 years teaching experience
- Spanish Teacher
- Speaks English, Spanish and Italian -
COACH JOHN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
- 16 years teaching
- 20 years lifeguarding
- Special needs experience
- 7 years experience with parent & baby classes. -
COACH KAITLIN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
- 10 years competitive swim experience
- 15 years teaching experience
- 20 years lifeguard experience
- Loves to work with beginners -
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 -
COACH JEY
EXPERTISE: ADVANCED
- 20 years competitive swimmer
- 25 years swim teacher experience
- 8 years coaching water polo and swimming
-Loves working with adults and teaching stroke technique -
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 -
COACH ERIN
EXPERTISE: BEGINNER
- Substitute / Summer Instructor
- Mom to a 6 month old
- 10 years competitive swimming experience
- 20 years teaching experience
- Loves working with all ages
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.