Swim Ability LLC

Serves Apple Valley, MN

35244

Hired 58 times

1 employee

26 years in business

$75

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Google Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tues 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wed 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thurs 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fri 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sat Closed

Credentials

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Julie Schuett
Completed on 5/6/2021

Introduction

We are very knowledgeable and patient. Have taught all ages and bring years of teaching to each session. We enjoy,am thrilled with each bit of progress our student athlete gain. I have focused the past 15 years on developing methods to teach water safety to people on the Autism spectrum. I specialize in teaching children with disabilities having met with renown program leader’s world wide. We are looking at abilities to build skills. Most on our team have license to touch and liability insurance along with CPR training and seasonal auditing. Safety along with survival skills are practiced at each 30 minutes session displayed in a waterproof iPad on the deck with custom swimming tasks. We never allow can’t, never ask what can’t but insist on I’ll try what feels like a big ask at the moment. I love the joy the moment the body and mind line up and the hard work is paying off. Let’s meet at a pool or lake soon. Summer is beautiful here in Minnesota with over 14,000 Lakes

Q&A

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

My pricing is pretty straight forward, $75 for the goal setting half an hour meeting, After that the choice of having a monthly membership of $225. This is at a therapy salt water pool in Hudson. If I need to travel to your pool my price increases to cover the travel according to the distance and cost to use the pool I am visiting. This price point gets you in the hands of my training working with people in the Spectrum and adults. I constantly and studying and attending training's to tap into teaching so even the most challenged may learn.

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

We set up a time to meet, go over where the customer is at and what goals we are looking to reach. I then plan out custom lesson plans that will most effectively help this individual. I look at their learning styles, challenges that will need to be addressed and what tools in my back ground will best aid in going for the goal.

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

Have 30 years of working in programs with the Red Cross, YMCA and YWCA along with a Bachelors Degree in Holistic Aquatic Therapies and Principles along with a minor in Disabilities Studies. Certified through Minnesota AuMN to work as a professional for people with ASD. Assessment and goal setting training through USAT Olympics. With my custom lessons I write in a journal book for them each week what we did in the lesson and what can be practiced before our next lesson. I love staying fresh by reading online coaching tips for swimming and have books I refers to often, "Total Immersion" in one of my favorites.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I found I love to swim and teaching others to swim with the lessons I have custom designed for the individual is such a positive experience that I walk away very pleased that I am making a difference for the students I have worked with that day. I found in not learning to swim until 9th grade a real understanding for how intimidating the water can be, especially if fear needs to be handle. Through knee injuries I spent plenty of time with the water being the only place I could move and get stress out of my body. There is hardly another sport that engages more of ones muscles at one time. It is a very good work out and increases flexibility in your body.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I teach children up to adults how to manage their breathing in the water. I also work with athlete's to improve the strokes they have or develop new ones. I love to use a serious of fish like drills (with fins on) to engage in just the right body position or perfect a technique for the swimmer.

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

For the past 8 months I have been working with a child that has Autism. I use the songs he has been singing that past week, (his mom tells me what he seems to be singing or into) and I put the lesson I want him to try to that tune. It becomes a little bit of an opera for us. I sing away and watch him take an connect the messages while we work in water that is up to his neck. His progress is like building a good houses foundation brick by brick each bit of the way. I love it when this young man does raspberry bubbles letting me know that he knows it's time to "talk to the water" Finding a way to connect with the special needs of my students is very intriguing and rewarding.

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

Come meet me for one half and hour and see if you feel you are comfortable and want to continue to learn from me. I understand that life happens and one doesn't always get to stick with the original game plan we come up with. You can learn to swim and enjoy swimming well.

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

I have a good amount of intuition in finding ways to meet your learning style and approach relaying the years of teaching experience to apply it to your needs. I will work with you in a very encouraging manner and take you as fast as you can go in becoming a competent swimmer. Swimming is a life skill that is worth the pleasure and workout if can offer you.