Private Swimming Lessons
Is your child (3 years+) looking to learn how to swim/refine your swimming skills or learn how to dive/prefect your skills? Our private swimming lessons offer a personalised approach, allowing one-on-one time with expert instructors to help you master the water.
Whether it’s learning the basics, overcoming fears, or perfecting your technique for an upcoming triathlon, we’ve got you covered!
Private lessons cost €50 and are 30 minutes in duration.
To View All Available Times & Book a Lesson;
- Click Here to visit out booking website on a new tab & apply the following filters:
- Type of Course: Holiday & Short Courses
- Activity: Private Lessons
- Private Lessons: ‘Select your Teacher Preference’
One to One Swim Lessons
Our private swimming lessons offer an individualised approach to learning how to swim.
They allow you or your child to work one-on-one with instructors to learn how to swim or to develop their swimming technique. With the help of our swim team, these tailored sessions will help you overcome your swimming challenges and reach your full potential in the water.
Lessons are available to children and adults, be it your child’s first-time swimming, to nervous swimmers, or even fine tuning your technique before your big triathlon race. We have coaches suitable for all.
Our Private Lessons
- Private lessons cost €50 and are 30 minutes in duration.
- Children must be at least 3 years old to attend a private lesson.
- All our private lessons are booked at a depths of 1.2m.
- All lessons are 30 minutes in duration, this will include teacher feedback.
- All bookings will close 48 hours before the selected lesson commences.
- If you need to cancel or reschedule a private lesson booking for any reason, you must notify our sales by phone or email at a minimum of 48 hours in advance. The sales team can be contacted on 01-6464300 or email sales @ sportirelandcampus.ie
- All bookings are made on a one-off basis. The times of lessons may very week to week.
- All lessons will take place in the competition pool. The depth is listed at time of booking, please select the option that suits you best.
- Entry is permitted to public changing rooms 15 minutes prior to lesson start time
Top Class Coaching
The coaches who conduct the Sport Ireland Campus swimming lessons are fully qualified, dedicated and expert swim coaches to ensure your child will have a thoroughly enjoyable time learning and developing their swimming skills.
It is the combination of swim coaches and our world-class facilities which allow us to provide a swim lessons academy which is unrivalled.
World Class Facilities
The Sport Ireland Campus Swim Lessons are held in the state-of-the-art Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre. This is Ireland's national swimming centre and is not only built to Olympic standards but was also home to the 2003 Special Olympics Pool swimming and diving events, and more recently the 2023 LEN European U23 Swimming Championships.
The swim lessons are held in a 10-lane 50-metre x 25-metre international-standard swimming pool with two moveable floors which allow our coaches to cater for all ability levels during our swimming lessons.
For parents, the swimming lessons are viewable from any of the 2,500 seats around the pool and there is also an on-site Café and Restaurant.
Or, choose a coach from the list below to see their available times and book a session.
Luciano
Luciano is an experienced Level 2 Swim Teacher and Level 1 Swim Coach with over 10 years of coaching swimmers of all ages and abilities. As a bilingual instructor, he is able to support a wide range of learners, from complete beginners building water confidence to athletes preparing for triathlons or open water events.
He is known for his clear, supportive coaching style, helping swimmers refine their technique, improve efficiency, and grow in confidence in the water. His sessions are structured, engaging, and tailored to each individual’s goals and ability level.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 1 Swim Coach
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Holly
Holly is a dedicated Level 2 Swim Teacher and Level 1 Diving Instructor who is passionate about helping swimmers of all ages build confidence and develop essential aquatic skills.
She is known for her supportive and encouraging teaching style, creating a safe, structured, and enjoyable environment where each swimmer can progress at their own pace. Her sessions focus on building water confidence through structured play while developing strong core skills in the water.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 1 Diving Instructor | Rookie Lifeguard
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Ciara
Ciara is a friendly and experienced Level 2 Swim Teacher who specialises in working with children. With a patient, encouraging approach, she helps young swimmers build confidence, develop strong technique, and have fun in the water. Her background in coaching and athletic therapy allows her to create enjoyable, structured lessons that support progress at every stage.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Physical Literacy | Studying BSc Athletic Therapy & Training (DCU)
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Anna
Anna is a highly accomplished Level 2 Diving Coach and Level 2 Swim Teacher with a lifelong passion for aquatic sports, having swum from age 4 and dived from age 6.
She is known for her warm, inclusive coaching style, creating a safe and supportive environment where swimmers and divers can build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy their progress. Her sessions are engaging, well-structured, and tailored to help each individual succeed.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 2 Diving Coach | Rookie Lifeguard
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Ana
Speciality with beginner level swimmers of all ages with the viewpoint to develop life saving skills in the water and create a sense of comfort and confidence while in the water. Several years experience doing 1-1 with beginner adults
Qualifications: WSI Lv2 Swim Teacher | STA baby & preschool | 8 years of teaching experience of all ages
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Sara
Sara is a highly qualified coach with ten years of professional experience in diving, including her time as a member of the Polish National Diving Team, where she achieved success at national and international level.
She delivers clear, supportive, and technique-focused lessons, combining her high-performance background with physiotherapy expertise to help swimmers and divers progress safely and confidently. Her sessions are personalised, structured, and tailored to all levels—from beginners to aspiring divers.
Qualifications: Swim Ireland Level 2 Swimming Teacher | Level 2 Diving Coach | Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy
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Amanda
Amanda brings a wealth of experience to her swim lessons, with qualifications ranging from Swim Ireland Level 2 and 3 to adaptive and autistic-specific swimming instruction. Since joining Sport Ireland Campus in 2003, she has taught swimmers of all ages and abilities, including anxious swimmers and young children, focusing on inclusive and personalised approaches to swimming.
Qualifications: Swim Ireland Level 2 & Level 3 | Swim Ireland Tutor | Swim Ireland Autistic Level 2 | Swim Ireland Adult and Child | Swim Whispers Adaptive Swimming | Adult and Child Pre-Fundamentals Level 2 | Level 2 Disability Swim Teacher | Level 2 Diving Coach and Artistic Swimming Coach.
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Artur
Arthur is a skilled Level 2 Swim Teacher and Rookie Lifeguard who takes a personalised approach to swim coaching. He focuses on adapting the pace to each individual’s needs, ensuring students of all levels can progress with confidence and enjoy their time in the water.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Rookie Qualified
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Jack
Jack is a highly skilled, warm, patient and passionate level 2 swim teacher who has a natural talent with beginners of all ages, from babies and toddlers to adults. Jack takes a gentle and supportive approach helping you feel at ease in the water and excels at creating a comfortable and joyful environment, no matter what level you’re at.
If you’re looking for more advanced coaching, Jack is a great option. He blends an uplifting and motivational approach within depth technical analysis and drive, to see you improve and reach your upmost potential.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Rookie Lifeguard Qualified
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Sinead
Sinéad is a qualified Swim Ireland Level 2 Instructor and Rookie Lifeguard with experience across all age groups. Whether you or your child is a complete beginner or an experienced swimmer, Sinéad focuses on building confidence, improving technique, and fostering a love for the water.
Qualifications: Swim Ireland Level 2 swim teacher | Rookie Qualified
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Nikita
Nikita is a bilingual Level 2 Swim Instructor with nearly 10 years of competitive swimming experience, specialising in breaststroke and freestyle. Nikitas swimming journey at age 6, Nikita has earned multiple regional and national medals. With almost 2 years of teaching experience, Nikita brings insights from working with elite squads, helping swimmers refine technique and build confidence.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teachers
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Jackie
Jackie is a dedicated and experienced swim coach with over 40 years of swimming expertise and 3 years of teaching experience. Qualified as a Level 2 Swim Teacher & Level 2 specialising in Babies and Toddlers, and certified as a Rookie Lifeguard.
Jackie is skilled in working with both adults and children, whether they are beginners or advanced swimmers. She believes that swimming is a life skill for all ages, providing lessons that focus on building confidence and enjoyment in the water.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 2 Babies and Toddlers | Rookie lifeguard Qualified.
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Trish
Trish is a seasoned swim coach with 25 years of experience, holding qualifications as a Level 2 Swim Teacher, Level 2 Coach, Rookie Lifeguard, and Level 1 Diving Coach. She specialises in working with both children and adults to improve technique and fitness, with extensive experience in private lessons and club coaching.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 2 Coach | Rookie qualified | Level 1 Diving coach
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Amy M
Amy has 5 years of teaching/coaching experience and a degree in early childhood education. She has taught all age groups specialising in the ages 3-12 as she is passionate about helping young children and beginners develop swimming skills, using her joyful friendly approach to teaching.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Level 2 Babies & Toddlers Swimming Teacher | Rookie Qualified
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Teng
Teng is a qualified Level 2 Swim Instructor with years of experience in teaching both group and one-on-one lessons. Teng specialises in helping beginner swimmers, both adults and children, to gain confidence and develop essential swimming skills.
Qualification: Level 2 Swim Teachers.
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Claudio
Claudio has more than 10 years of experience teaching, with a Bachelors Degree in Education and Sports he has been coaching swimming to different ages, from kids to adults, and any level from beginner to advanced and competitive.
Claudio focuses on creating a friendly environment where absolutely everyone can develop their skills with confidence while feeling safe.
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in education | Bachelors Degree in PE teaching for primary school | Level 2 swim teacher | Rookie lifeguard | International Fitness Trainer
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Saji
Saji is a highly skilled individual with a wealth of knowledge in her field. With a background in swimming from an early age she understands the finer details of the stroke. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced Saji can personalise your lessons to get the most out of it. Saji is a bilingual instructor with Persian being her mother tongue and English. She comes highly recommended by her peers and clients.
Qualifications: Level 1 and Level 2 qualified through the National Governing Body. IPEPAS Adaptive Swimming.
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Sofia
Sofia is a fully qualified Physical Education teacher and experienced swimming instructor who works with swimmers of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. She delivers inclusive, personalised lessons focused on building water confidence and improving technique.
As a multilingual instructor, Sofia speaks Portuguese and English, with additional understanding of Spanish and Italian, allowing her to support swimmers from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications: Fully qualified Swimming Instructor; Disability Swim Instructor; Autistic Swim Instructor; Adaptive Aquatics; Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (Level 8 equivalent).
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Deirdre
Deirdre is a fully qualified Level 2 swim teacher with a background in Psychology and a lifelong passion for swimming. With experience in Masters swimming, marathon swimming, and triathlons, she understands the physical and mental demands of the sport at all levels.
She specialises in technical stroke correction, helping swimmers improve efficiency, reduce drag, and build power. Her approach focuses on developing water awareness, confidence, and mental resilience, with personalised coaching tailored to each swimmer’s goals.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology | Diploma in Sports Psychology.
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Eduardo
Eduardo is a swim coach and Physical Education professional with international experience across Brazil, Portugal, and Ireland. He specialises in working with children and young swimmers, focusing on building strong technical foundations and long-term development.
His structured approach helps swimmers build confidence while learning correct technique, with lessons aligned to the Swim Ireland Learn to Swim framework and tailored to each individual’s pace and needs. He creates a positive, supportive environment that encourages consistent progress.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Sport Training (Youth Training) | Physical Education | Swim Teacher Level 2 | First Aid Certified.
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Suzanne
Suzanne is a qualified Level 2 Swim Instructor with experience teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities, from toddlers to adults and from beginners to advanced levels. She is confident in both pool and open water environments, delivering well-rounded, progressive coaching.
She has a strong passion for working with adult beginners, helping build confidence, technique, and enjoyment in the water. Suzanne also supports swimmers transitioning from pool to open water and provides inclusive lessons tailored to those with additional needs.
Her calm, supportive approach allows swimmers to progress at their own pace while developing solid foundations. As a lifelong swimmer, she trains with a Masters group and competes in open water events.
Qualifications: Level 2 Swim Teacher | YTI 200hr Yoga Instructor
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