Welcome to Swimming with Sebastian
Are you ready to dive into the world of swimming? Look no further than Swimming with Sebastian, where we offer private swim lessons to people of all ages in the Tampa Bay community.Tired of driving in rush-hour traffic to take your child to a swim lesson? Only to get there behind schedule, your child will only get about 5-10 minutes of one-on-one instruction in a group lesson... and that's not even factoring in the distractions of crying children and other stimulants that are hindering your child to focus on the task at hand. Why would you want to spend your hard earned money to see little to no results? Imagine being able to stay at the comfort of your own home, having an experienced instructor come to you and teaching your child one-on-one for 30 minutes without any interruptions… just imagine what your child can accomplish in a setting like that.Our team of experienced instructors is dedicated to helping you achieve your swimming goals. Whether you're a beginner learning to float or an advanced swimmer perfecting your stroke, we have a program tailored to meet your needs.At Swimming with Sebastian, we believe that swimming is an essential life skill that everyone should learn. Not only does it promote physical fitness and water safety, but it also builds confidence and instills a sense of accomplishment.Meet your Instructors
Sebastian Shindel
Sebastian began instructing swimming at the Jewish Community Center in 2011 at the age of 15 for “Camp JCC” and worked there every summer until 2015. From 2016-2021 Sebastian instructed at Maureen’s Swim Academy. Sebastian has taught hundreds of children throughout his career and has personally instructed NFL players like Donovan Smith, Left Tackle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs as well as former Jaguar, Bucs, and Bills Running Back Leonard Fournette’s children. Sebastian is also a certified United States Coast Guard Captain and also offers “fishing lessons” for children and adults. In his free time, Sebastian is currently learning/instructing West Coast Swing dancing at District Dance Academy and enjoys fly fishing here in Tampa Bay.
Jamie Clark
Jamie has over a decade of experience in occupational therapy and aquatics. Jamie and her coworker developed and ran an occupational therapy aquatics group and individual sessions in pediatric outpatient pediatrics in Ohio, and they ran for five years. She taught swim lessons to children from 12 months and up. Jamie works with special needs as well. She has been teaching swim lessons starting in 2023 with Sebastian. She is very patient, uses adaption, and makes swim lessons fun! Jamie is an occupational therapist with ten years of experience. Currently, Jamie is an occupational therapist at the school district.