WE LOVE WHAT WE DO
Sam's Swim Academy is focused on providing dedicated, passionate and qualified swim instructors. Learn more about this amazing group of people who share the joy of swimming with our students all summer long.
COACH SAM
Founder/Owner
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Hi there: My name is Samantha Cairns and I am the owner of Sam's Swim Academy. I have nine years of experience with teaching lifeguarding, learn to swim and First Aid with the City of Hamilton. I am also a Massage Therapist. In 2022, I created Sam's Swim Academy and haven't looked back. I look forward to meeting both past and future clients and getting the 2025 season started.
COACH JACK
Instructor/Lifeguard
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Jack worked as a swim instructor at the City of Brantford for four years. He then swam over to the City of Hamilton where he continued his Lifeguarding and Swim Instructor career for nine years. Jack's humor and knowledge, both in and out of the water, keep us all laughing and motivated. Say hello to Jack!
COACH ALIA
Instructor/Lifeguard
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Alia has been a swim instructor for three years and absolutely loves what she does. She says, “I love creating a safe and positive environment where anyone can gain confidence in the water. Watching beginners go from nervous to excited is so rewarding.” Alia is currently studying Biological Science at the University of Guelph, and we’re thrilled to have her on the team. Say hello to Alia !
COACH JORDAN
Instructor/Lifeguard
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Jordan has been teaching in the aquatic world for three years. When asked what she loves most about being a swim instructor she said: "I love watching my students improve with each lesson and seeing their excitement as they learn new skills." Jordan is currently volunteering at the McMaster Children's Hospital bringing a lot of experience working with students of all ages and learning abilities. Welcome Jordan !
COACH KATEY
Instructor/Lifeguard
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Katey has been teaching with the City of Hamilton for six years and loves the aquatic world. She is a busy girl working to obtain her degree in Child and Youth studies at Brock University and Mohawk College. Katey brings confidence and passion into her position as a swim instructor and lifeguard. Welcome to the team Katey!
COACH KYLIE
Instructor/Lifeguard
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Kylie loves helping students build their skills and watching them grow more comfortable each week. With beginners, Kylie often starts with fun float activities, the students might find themselves searching for animals in the sky and underwater! For more advanced swimmers, she favors teaching front crawl and playing a nice game of Simon Says in eggbeater stamina training. Kylie’s entering her fourth year of Primary Education at Queen’s University, which strongly shapes her teaching approach.