Our Swim Lesson Instructors
Hey! I was a full-time lifeguard for 8 years at many different pools and doing swim lessons, then I got my Bachelor's degree in FCH Family Studies and I now work at the Mason County Extension office as the FCS agent. My favorite color is light blue and I love all the Harry Potter movies and books!
Hello, I am Michalle Liess. I worked as a lifeguard for 7 years and I was a swim instructor for 6 years at the Limestone Family YMCA. I am currently working as a CDW in Mason, Fleming, and Bracken counties. Some of my hobbies I love are to take pictures, play softball, volleyball and to read books.
Swim Lessons
The YMCA has been America's leading swim instructor for more than 100 years and is the most accessible community resource for swimming lessons and water safety.
Swimming is one of life's most essential skills: the ability to swim can help save your life or someone else's life, while introducing you to a lifetime of healthy, enjoyable activity in the water.
At the Y, our swim lessons help kids and adults of all ages and abilities develop the skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.
Give your child the chance to discover their love of water with swim lessons at the Y. Guided by our friendly, caring aquatics staff, your little one will explore the water while having fun!
Water Safety Tips
Teaching your children to be water smart is the first step in water safety – be sure they understand the importance of asking permission before going in or near the water.
When children are swimming, make sure they are actively supervised at all times. Teach your children that they should only swim in locations where a lifeguard is on duty, or where a responsible adult agrees to watch the children in the water without distractions.
Whether it’s bath time or taking a dip in a pool or waterfront, make sure your children are within arm’s reach at all times.
Both adults and children should not hold their breath for a prolonged amount of time while swimming, as this can be dangerous.
Inexperienced or non-swimmers should always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket while in or around the water.
If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer underwater. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.
Why We Love YMCA Swim Lessons
We can't thank John Rice and the Limestone Family YMCA enough for the safest and most enjoyable time with our girl!!
-Tina McNeill