Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Swim School in Mesa, AZ
Desert Swim School has been dedicated to teaching individuals to swim confidently and safely since 1985. Founded by Janice Jaicks, a certified Water Safety Instructor with over four decades of experience, our school combines personalized instruction with proven water safety techniques. Our team of highly trained instructors caters to swimmers of all ages, from toddlers to triathletes, offering backyard, indoor, and group lessons across the East Valley.We prioritize individualized attention, adapting our methods to each student's temperament and learning pace. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to water safety, we serve families and health clubs through flexible scheduling and a deep understanding of aquatic education.
Services
Backyard Swim Lessons
Indoor Pool Lessons
Private Instruction
Group Classes
Parent/Tot Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in swim instruction and water safety.
- Our instructors are certified and trained in personalized teaching methods.
- We provide flexible lesson locations, including backyard and indoor pools.
- We specialize in adapting lessons to individual temperaments and learning needs.
- We maintain a proven track record of student progress and parental satisfaction.
What people say
Amazing instructors
Great progress
Love swim class
Patient and firm
Highly recommend
Services
Backyard Swim Lessons
Our backyard swim lessons bring certified instructors directly to your East Valley pool or our Mesa facility. This service accommodates individual schedules while maintaining structured learning environments. Students receive focused attention tailored to their specific needs and comfort levels in familiar surroundings.
Indoor Pool Lessons
Available at three Arizona health club facilities, our indoor lessons provide consistent swim training regardless of weather conditions. These sessions maintain the same personalized approach as outdoor lessons while offering climate-controlled environments for optimal learning experiences throughout the year.
Private Instruction
Tailored 30-minute sessions focus on individual skill development with dedicated instructor attention. This format allows for customized lesson plans addressing specific goals, whether overcoming water fears, refining techniques, or preparing for competitive swimming requirements.
Group Classes
Structured lessons for 4-6 participants emphasize social learning while maintaining personalized instruction. Certified instructors adapt activities to group dynamics, fostering peer motivation while addressing individual progress through differentiated teaching strategies.
Parent/Tot Sessions
Specialized classes for children aged 15 months and older introduce water safety fundamentals through parent participation. These sessions build comfort and basic skills using interactive games and guided activities that establish lifelong swimming confidence.
People
Janice Jaicks
Owner & Founder
Janice founded Desert Swim School in 1985 after obtaining Water Safety Instruction certification. With decades of experience, she trains instructors to recognize individual learning needs while maintaining strict safety standards and personalized teaching approaches.
Christina Haneghan
Swim Instructor
Christina has taught with Desert Swim School for over a decade while working in cardiac rehabilitation. She specializes in adapting instruction to individual abilities, maintaining firm yet gentle guidance that consistently earns parental praise for her effectiveness.
Claire Dana
Swim Instructor
Claire brings five years of aquatic instruction experience and lifeguard certification. Her background includes Walt Disney World employment, and she focuses on making water safety education engaging and accessible for young learners.
Questions
Where are swim lessons conducted?
Lessons occur at our Mesa backyard pool, your private East Valley pool, or three indoor health club locations.
What age groups do you teach?
We teach from 15-month-old toddlers through adult triathletes with appropriate lesson formats for all ages.
Are instructors certified?
All instructors hold Water Safety Instruction certifications and undergo specific training in individualized teaching methods.
How do cancellation policies work?
Contact us directly for scheduling changes - we maintain flexible policies while prioritizing instructor time management.
What should students bring?
Swimwear, towels, and goggles are recommended. Parent/tot classes require swim diapers for non-potty-trained children.
How do you handle fearful swimmers?
Our instructors specialize in temperament-based instruction, using gradual exposure and positive reinforcement to build confidence.
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Reviews (2)
Get Off The Internet Read A. Book
Nov 21, 2014
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I have two boys that have been in classes here for the past few months. We have tried several other swimming lessons that pail in comparison. The classes are small and my boys have learned so much. In the short time we have been there, my four year old has already gone from not being able to swim at all to now swimming across the pool under water, backfloat and is now mastering the backstroke. I also referred my friend last session and she is amazed with his progress. They also give great feedback with a report card at the end of every eight week session. They also have been really flexible with
Ellen Tadman
Sep 23, 2011
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Alanah has been swimming with Waterworks on Wheels for well over a year now, attending twice a week at the Chandler Fitness Works. When she started she was not confident nor did she particularily enjoy her experience; we had several 'chasing round the swimming pool' episodes & plenty of tears! However, through the patience and skill of the Waterworks instructors, primarily Miss Promise, Alanah has developed into a great little swimmer and is so confident now! The difference between last summer and this summer when we take her in the pool at home is amazing; last year she was nervous and not swimming
