Business Details
11 Years
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Award-Winning Swim Lessons for All Ages in Dallas
Established in 2015 by Olympic gold medalist Jim Montgomery and his daughter Ellis, our swim school delivers award-winning instruction for all ages and skill levels. Our method combines Jim's Olympic expertise with Ellis's background in early childhood development to create a structured, confidence-building curriculum. We offer tailored programs from baby swim classes to competitive training, utilizing two warm-water pools equipped with advanced purification systems.Our coaches prioritize positive reinforcement, individualized instruction, and skill mastery through progressive lesson plans. With a focus on safety and long-term confidence, we've helped thousands of students overcome fears, improve fitness, and achieve personal swimming goals in a supportive environment.
Services
Baby Swimming Lessons
Kids Swimming Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons
Developmental Swim Lessons
Masters Swim Program
Private Swim Instruction
Group Swim Classes
Fear of Water Classes
Competitive Training
Swim Team Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer Olympic-level expertise through Jim Montgomery's 40+ years of competitive swimming experience
- Our curriculum combines early childhood development principles with proven swim instruction techniques
- We maintain small class sizes with certified instructors for personalized attention
- Our warm-water pools feature advanced UV purification systems for optimal safety
- We provide year-round scheduling flexibility for busy families
What people say
Awesome coaches
Great place to learn
Swims independently
Building self-confidence
Professional staff
Services
Baby Swimming Lessons
Parent-child water safety classes for ages 3-36 months. Focus on comfort in water, basic safety skills, and bonding through playful activities. Certified instructors guide parents in developing early aquatic confidence.
Kids Swimming Lessons
Structured group instruction for ages 3-12. Progressive levels teach fundamental strokes, breathing techniques, and water safety. Small classes ensure personalized attention while building confidence through achievement-based learning.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Customized instruction for adults of all skill levels. Specialized programs address fear of water, fitness swimming, and stroke refinement. Private and group options available with patient instructors focused on comfort and progress.
Masters Swim Program
Advanced training for competitive swimmers. Focus on technique refinement, endurance building, and race preparation. Experienced coaches provide individualized feedback while fostering team camaraderie through structured workouts and goal tracking.
Developmental Swim Lessons
Bridge program connecting recreational swimming to competitive levels. Combines technical skill development with mental preparation through incremental challenges. Emphasizes proper form, discipline, and long-term athletic growth in a supportive environment.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for infants as young as 3 months through adults of all ages.
Are lessons available year-round?
Yes, our Dallas facility operates year-round with flexible scheduling options.
What's your instructor-to-student ratio?
We maintain small class sizes with certified instructors and assistant coaches for personalized attention.
Do you offer private lessons?
Private instruction is available for all skill levels with customized lesson plans.
What safety measures are in place?
Our pools feature UV purification systems, lifeguard certification, and emergency response protocols.
Can parents observe lessons?
Yes, we have viewing areas where parents can watch classes while maintaining student focus.
Reviews (5)
Mark Clary
Jan 17, 2022
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We have two daughters who attend JMSS. We love the staff and we have seen so much progress for both our girls. The owner, former Olympic gold medalist, Jim Montgomery, makes frequent appearances and is genuinely interested in the development of the students. We highly recommend this place to take your kids to learn to swim.
Vishnu Ravinuthula
Aug 31, 2021
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Progress of my daughter was not being tracked nor communicated properly between instructors. I can understand instructors will change over time in classes but there has to be a central system that tracks the progress of students and informs instructors on what to work on. While I was waiting there every week hearing my daughter being praised for her swim technique and expecting her to go to the next level, the iPad that was being used to track students' technique said my daughter has "NO SKILLS". How is that even possible? This was totally unexpected and extremely unprofessional. Also, I do not
Angie P.
Aug 29, 2021
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My daughter loves going here and she is doing great learning how to swim! She's only three and because of the pandemic we really didn't get to swim a lot like you would think a normal kid would and they're young. So it's a little of a learning curve but the swim school has been great!
K. C.
Aug 03, 2021
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I just finished a beginning swim class with Cheryl who was very knowledgeable, professional and seemed to know a lot of the obstacles and challenges one faces when just becoming familiar with water. By the end of class I was floating comfortably, gliding and learning to tread water. Swimming is a lot harder to learn as an adult and its going to take more sessions before I can swim confidently. I came so far and made so much progress. I definitely recommended this class if you are a beginner. I do advise anyone who has little to no experience to not expect to be swimming like a pro by the end
Kaitlyn Thomson
Apr 12, 2021
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I have loved everything about my experience with the Jim Montgomery Swim School! My daughter began taking lessons after her first birthday and was petrified of the pool. She was clingy throughout her first lesson but by the second, she was a completely different swimmer! She was excited to get in and participate in all of the activities, even (and especially) the underwater submersion! Her teachers are thoughtful, engaging and incredibly gifted at their craft! I am so grateful to have found this gem.
