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Haley Whatley
Owner
My name is Haley Whatley, and I have been a swim instructor and lifeguard since 2006. I graduated from Texas Tech University in May 2012. In 2015, I began teaching private swim lessons in my backyard, and now we are all over the Austin area. I am Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Instructor Certified.
Meet Our Instructors
All of our instructors are highly qualified. As we hire between now and February, we will add new instructors here as they are contracted. Please check to see which instructor serves your neighborhood or community.
Instructors
We are hiring! Send your resume, cover letter, and two references to [email protected] to apply.
Sole Llorca
Instructor
Sole was born and raised Spain and loves to travel, teach yoga, hike, spend time with her dog, Zumo, and swim. Sole is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certified. This will be her second summer teaching with us.
Michael Skiles
Instructor
Michael studies finance at Texas Tech University. Michael is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified. This will be his first summer teaching with us, and will be covering Pflugerville.
Hannah Ngai
Instructor
Hannah studies biomedical engineering at Texas A&M and is also a foodie. This will be her second summer teaching with us. Hannah is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified and will be teaching in north Austin this summer.
Lauren Ballard
Instructor
Lauren was born and raised in Austin and loves dogs and spending time outdoors. Although she is new to Whatley Swim, we are excited for the connections she will form with our clients. Lauren is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified, and will be teaching in west Austin, Westlake, and Lakeway this summer.
Candace Eich
Instructor
Candace has experience in the nonprofit, sports science, and mixed martial arts industries. Although she is new to Whatley Swim, she is an experienced swim teacher. Candace is Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified and will be teaching in 78717 this summer.
Mya Anderson
Instructor
Mya studies chemistry at the University of North Texas. She graduated form Georgetown High School and is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified. This will be her second summer teaching with us.
Kayla Richardson
Instructor
A water lover, this will be Kayla’s second summer teaching with Whatley Swim. Kayla is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified, and will teach in Cedar Park & Leander this summer.
Emma Astad
Instructor
Emma loves hiking with her dog, playing the piano, and finding the next best coffee shop. Emma is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified, and after a hiatus, this will be her second summer teaching with us.
Savannah Epstein
Instructor
Savannah was a varsity cheerleader in high school and will study business and computer science in college. She has been lifeguarding since she was 15 and this will be her second summer teaching with us. Savannah is Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified and will teach in Georgetown this summer.
Guillermo Barron
Instructor
Originally from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Guillermo has lived in Austin for the past 14 years. We are excited to welcome him to our team. GuillerPR and First Aid certified and will be teaching in central and East Austin this summer.
Our Core Values
Individuality | Integrity | Growth | Systemization | Inclusion | Competition | Consonance
At Whatley Swim, we believe in creating an environment where any student can learn. We enjoy seeing progress in our students as they work through fear, language barriers, learning differences, and physical differences. In order to yield the best results, we look at our students holistically. We take into account the way they feel emotionally and physically and the way they think when planning their lessons. We aim, not only to teach them new skills, but to teach them to trust others and themselves. We believe that a sense of adventure is the most important precursor to learning. This mindset produces confidence, curiosity, openness and growth. Likewise, I cultivate these principles in our staff throughout instructor training. The system to which our instructors adhere is merely a template, and they work hard to customize it for each student they encounter. By focusing on developing students’ strengths, we reduce angst and accelerate learning. Lessons with us are a positive experience all the way around!
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F.A.Q.
Can I choose my instructor?
Instructors are based on location availability.
What if I miss a lesson?
– We do not provide refunds for missed lessons.
– If you need a make-up lesson, you must call or email and cancel 24 hours prior to your scheduled classtime.
– Make-ups will be offered for lessons missed due to instructor illness or inclement weather.
Can I take lessons at my HOA or neighborhood pool?
Yes, you may take lessons at the pool in the neighborhood where you live if the HOA allows visitors and swim lessons.
**For more information about neighborhood eligibility or to nominate your neighborhood, please email [email protected]. We try to add new neighborhoods each year!
When are classes?
May 10-May 28 4-8pm
June 1-Aug 13 9am-8pm
August 16-September 30 4-8pm
When is tuition due?
A $50 deposit must be paid and the waiver signed in order to get on the schedule. Once your schedule has been finalized and you have approved it, the remainder of the tuition will be due. For more information email us at [email protected].
What type of lessons are right for my child?
Take our short quiz here to find out which type of lessons are right for your child.