Swim With Eugene

Serves Hawthorne, CA

35244

Hired 402 times

1 employee

21 years in business

$150

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Zelle.

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Eugene Erlikh
Completed on 4/30/2021

Introduction

$150 per hour lesson, flat rate. Operating Mondays-Saturdays 5:30a-7p I teach/train: Infants, Children, Teens & Adults Beginner, Intermediate, Experts Military, SWAT, Coast Guard Triathletes Lifeguards Hello! I’m Coach Eugene and I am a professional swim coach and licensed paramedic. The water is my second home- I swim almost every day. My lessons are a fun and entertaining hands-on class which I've developed from swimming and teaching my entire life. Helping others is my lifelong passion. Whether it is in the back of an ambulance, on stage & camera, or in a pool. People matter and trade skills are steadily declining! It is a pleasure of mine to be able to teach any age how to swim. Infants to centennials. Swimming is a necessary skill that you will have for your entire life, no matter your physical wellbeing. The water can always be a comfort. And it’s the best exercise for your body. I also provide training such as swim clinics, coaching for competitive swimmers, open water swimming, endurance swimming for triathlons, military (Navy/SEALs, Airforce, Coast Guard, etc.) and police or SWAT aquatic test training. "Coach Eugene, why are you more expensive than the other instructors?" Professional lessons versus amateur lessons speak for themselves. I have been teaching for two decades and I don't just teach swimming- I am an expert swimmer. I understand the psychology behind learning to swim, which only comes from experience. I'm also nationally certified and State licensed as a paramedic. Lesson price is based on the current SoCal rates for private professional swim lessons. My lessons have been rated #1 on Thumbtack for 7 years in a row and I'm the highest rated instructor on the platform. And not to mention... inflation has been hard on all of us. ****Cancellation Policy**** If a lesson is cancelled 24 hours or less before appointment, or a pool is too cold for lessons, a $50 fee will be charged. Giving at least 24 hours notice ensures that someone else has the opportunity to fill your slot. Pools must be around 85ºF or students must have wetsuits.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

My rate is $150 per hour lesson. I drive up to 15 miles for free from 90057. $50 Cancellation fee if less than 24 hours notice.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Together we will evaluate your goals and current abilities to develop the best plan.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Swim Team Coach, Paramedic, CPR

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I have been teaching swim lessons professionally since my first job as a lifeguard. I taught my brother who is ten years younger than me how to swim and then realized I have a passion for teaching and coaching.

What types of customers have you worked with?

All ages!

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I've taught a two year old how to properly do the breast stroke! A one year old how to swim without any help at all! I am proud to have taught my younger brother how to swim. Throughout his entire k-12 career, he was a swimmer and I coached him while he was in swim team. 10 years after I graduated high school, he was the captain of our high school swim team, which I previously was part of.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Experience of the instructor is a necessity. If you truly want to gain a grasp of how to swim, being comfortable in the water, and being able to coach yourself, you will benefit most with someone who has been doing this most of their life.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

-Does the instructor swim on a regular basis themselves, or are they only in the water during lessons? -How well does the instructor work with children? With adults? -How experienced is the instructor as a swimmer? Are they a professional swimmer, or just a lifeguard? -Does the instructor have various options of teaching techniques for people with different learning skills? -What role does psychology have in learning how to swim?