The TEAM
Lindsey Schmidt
Owner/Instructor
My speed swimming background is what propelled me into the passion for instructing. Coaching speed swimming lead to lifeguarding, which I pursued while coaching for many years. I have been lifeguarding and instructing swimming lessons for over 10 years. My love for the water and respect for the sport has lead me to where I am today! With my years of experience influenced by different programs, I’ve developed a progression for all swimmers, that gets results in the most efficient way possible. I have discovered that the best way to get quick and lasting results in swimming is through private lessons, where the focus is 100% on the child and their specific needs. That is why I created Lifestyle Swim Lessons.
Ainsley Molnar
Instructor
I have a long history of swimming, beginning with summer lessons and moving to joining the Regina Optimistic Dolphins team where I competed for 3 years. I joined the Dolphins later than most, so I was slightly behind in skill level compared my teammates. My coaches cared about my success and encouraged me everyday to reach my goals. It was during that time I realized I wanted to be able to teach others to swim and succeed like my coaches had done for me. I have worked in my hometown pool in Cupar SK, teaching swimming lessons for the past two summers. I have taught a variety of ages and skill levels, including adult water aerobics. I moved to Saskatoon this fall to attend the University of Saskatchewan where I am enrolled in Pre-Pharmacy. I’m so happy I have been given the opportunity to continue my role as a swimming instructor and look forward to helping more kids.
Alexis Jardine
Instructor
I grew up in Lloydminster Alberta, spending much of my childhood in swimming lessons or at our local pool leisurely swimming. I have 5 years of instructing and lifeguarding experience and am passionate about seeing children fulfil their potential. I moved to Saskatoon to attend school to gain my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am eager to resume instructing, as I love what I do. My favourite part of the job is watching the children gain experience and become more comfortable with their bodies in the water. Watching a child achieve a skill and be so excited about it is such a rewarding experience!
Avery Arthur
Instructor
My name is Avery! I grew up in Dysart Saskatchewan. I moved to Saskatoon to attend University of Saskatchewan to obtain a Bachelor’s in Agriculture. As a kid I loved swimming lessons and spending as much time in the water as I could. I have been teaching swimming lessons in group and private settings, as well as lifeguarding, for 3 years in Cupar, SK. I love to teach swimming lessons and watch the kids thrive as we learn together. I have taught babies through to teenagers and work well them all, as every age group has something special and unique we can do together. My favourite part is getting to watch as kids overcome their fears and learn so much over the short time we spend together. I am so excited to continue getting to teach kids and share my love for the water.
Nolan Holmes
Instructor
During my childhood In Lloydminster, I spent so much of my time taking swimming lessons or hanging out at our local pool, swimming for fun. Having such a passion for aquatics myself, it was a natural fit to take my lifeguarding courses and begin working at our pool. I have 2 years of instructing and lifeguarding experience and I take pride in my skills in this arena, especially swimming lessons, which were my favourite. I moved to Saskatoon recently, where I am attending school to obtain my degree in Business. I am really excited to start teaching again here in Saskatoon. One of my favourite parts of the job is seeing the children become stronger and more confident in the water. I have experience with both group lessons and private lessons, and am looking forward to working with your children one-on-one to help them improve their skills quickly and have fun while learning.
Karyss Klisowsky
Instructor
My love for swimming began at a very young age; it started when doing swimming lessons every summer. From there, I swam with the Regina Optimistic Dolphins team for 3 years. I joined the dolphins later than most, so I was slightly behind in skill level compared my teammates. However, my coaches encouraged and pushed me everyday to reach my goals. It was during my last year of competitive swimming that I realized I wanted to be able to teach kids to swim and succeed like my coaches had done for me. And now my biggest achievement is teaching kids to feel comfortable in the water, and improve their swimming skills. I have worked in my hometown pool in Cupar SK, teaching swimming lessons for the past two summers. I have taught a variety of ages and skill levels, including adult water aerobics. I moved to Saskatoon this fall to attend the University of Saskatchewan where I am enrolled in Pre-Pharmacy. I’m so happy I have been given the opportunity to continue my role as a swimming instructor and look forward to helping more kids.
Denae Bottorff
Instructor
I grew up in Lloydminster Alberta, spending most of my time in and around the pool. My passion for swimming started when I enrolled in Synchronized swimming at the age of 6. I have 5 years of Instructor and lifeguard experience from the pools in Lloydminster. I moved to Saskatoon to attend Edwards School of Business to gain my Bachelor of Commerce. I am glad to have the opportunity to help people find comfortability and a love for the water. My main goal during any lesson is to work at the child’s pace and make sure they are getting the most out of the time we share. Through skill-building, I encourage people to have trust in themselves during their swimming experience as they improve and grow.
