Swimming lessons (new system!)
Youth swim lessons are available with individualized coaching from handpicked LBC lifeguards.
When and where
Lessons can be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 AM am and 12 PM and sold in 30-minute increments. Lessons run from June 16th - August 29th.
Payment, cancellations, reschedules
Lessons are $60/hr and are sold in 30-minute increments. Payment for lessons must be made at the guard shack before or during the lesson. There are no refunds for cancellations of swim lessons, especially due to weather (if its cold outside… invest in a wetsuit!). Lessons can be rescheduled if more than 48 hours notice is given to the instructor, at their discretion.
2:1 Lessons are available to similarly skilled swimmers at the discretion of the instructor for $90/hr.
Scheduling lessons
To schedule a swim lesson, contact any of LBC’s talented swim instructors listed below! They will work with you directly to find a time that works best for you both.
Jacob Martin- head guard
3 years at the LBC
Hi my name is Jacob, and I’m excited to start my third summer at the beach club! I have been on swim and water polo teams since the age of 5 and 8. I have experience teaching lessons to kids of all ages. I love specializing in stroke technique and treading water. I look forward to working with your swimmer soon!
Email: jacobmartin11@gmail.com
Phone: 206.295.2250
Carter headstrom
4 years at the LBC
Hello! I am very excited to teach lessons this year. I have been doing Swim Team at View Ridge every summer for 10 years. I taught tennis to kids ranging in ages from 4-16 so I can work with all ages. I enjoy teaching crawl stroke/freestyle and breast stroke but am happy to help with any stroke your child needs!
Phone: 206.503.3408
Chloe Horner
2nd summer at the LBC
My name is Chloe Horner and I am super excited to teach swim lessons again this summer! I am a senior at Seattle Prep and this is my second year lifeguarding and instructing at the LBC.
I’ve taught swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and have been a member of the LBC my whole life. I’ve also had years of experience babysitting and working with kids in the neighborhood. I will focus on making sure kids feel comfortable, confident and safe in the water, while having fun. I always enjoy being with kids and look forward to working with your swimmers soon!
Email: chloefhorner@gmail.com
Phone: 206.584.5588
Filip Petrovic
2nd summer at the LBC
Hi my name is Filip! I’ve been playing water polo and on swim teams for over 10 years. I’ve previously coached both water polo and swim to kids from the ages of 8-12. I’m best at teaching breast stroke but open and enthusiastic to teaching all!
Email: filip.petrovic2024@gmail.com
Phone: 727.317.7444
Flynn Yoshinobu
3rd summer at the LBC
Hey, I’m Flynn! I’m 17, I’ve been a lifeguard for 3 years at the LBC, and have been swimming here since I was 10. I play lacrosse and love to take photos and film sports games and events. I work well with kids of all ages! I try my best to help swimmers feel confident and safe in the water. I am best at teaching crawl stroke, breast stroke and back stroke.
Email: flynnyoshin@gmail.com
Phone: 425.435.5741
Kate Fitzpatrick
2 years at the LBC
I’ve swam my whole life and do swim team for my high school and in the summer time. I like working with all ages and am excited to teach!
Phone: 206.484.9634
Lucy Pew
2 summer at the LBC
Hi! My name is Lucy Pew and this is my second year working at the beach club. I am a rising sophomore at Colgate University where I run track and field. I grew up doing swim team every summer and love spending my summers in Lake Washington. After teaching swim lessons last year, I am looking forward to getting to know more swimmers this summer. I am happy to work with all ages and abilities and can’t wait to see you all around the beach club!
Email: luciapew@gmail.com
Phone: 206.225.9831
Natalie Guise
2nd summer at the LBC
Hey! I am Natalie Guise and I will be a senior at Roosevelt High School in the Fall. I’ve been swimming at the Laurelhurst Beach Club ever since I can remember and want to share my love for swimming with more kids! I have previous experience with coaching kids and can work with all ages. I can’t wait to start swimming with your little one(s)!!
Email: nguise333@gmail.com
Phone: 206.514.4964
Nolan Owens
4 Summers at the LBC
Hey everyone! My name is Nolan Owens and I’m headed to UW next year to study Business. I’ve been a competitive swimmer for my whole life and love working with kids of all ages! I teach everything from basic swimming skills to advanced technique. Whatever your child’s swimming goals are, I’m ready to accommodate, encourage, and help them grow! We might have a little bit of fun, too. See you at the LBC!
Email: nolan12owens@gmail.com
Phone: 206.618.9101
Pearson Dukes
4 years at the LBC
Hi, I’m Pearson Dukes, and this is my fourth year with the LBC. I’ve led swim lessons across all ages and skill levels, and I focus on keeping kids engaged, active, and building confidence — even on chilly mornings!
Phone: 206.963.3117