CORTNEY RICE

Aloha! My name is Cortney! When I was younger I actually had a near drowning experience. That experience surprisingly made me more curious about water. I started taking swim lessons, then went on to swim team, and then to lifeguarding. I became a lifeguard at 15 and did that for 11 years! Through those years I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to all ages, coached swim team, and taught lifeguard classes. I was able to learn and experience so much that I consider those years the BEST years of my life! I made so many amazing lifelong friends and I gained so much experience and life lessons teaching lessons for all ages. My favorite part of it all is seeing someone's face light up when they just GET IT! The excitement and the desire to learn more keeps me loving what I do. That is the reason I became and stay a swim coach. My teaching philosophy is every child and adult have their own personal experiences with the water. Whether that be good or bad, but learning about safety and proper life saving techniques can bring confidence to someone to have fun with the water! I understand the fear of water from personal experience but I do believe that with time, patience and practice that fear can disappear! 

In my free time I love to spend time with my sister, friends and family. My younger sister is my best friend, she is a mini me with her own fun little twist! We love singing karaoke, playing with our pups, painting, playing Among Us, or just hanging out watching movies. She actually grew up in the pool as well. She's a gem that one, that's my girl. Just like my pup Bella - She's a Norwegian Elkhound and German Shepherd mix! I think she's so majestic looking... I love spending practically all the time I can get outside, I love to sing and play guitar, and I am learning 3 new languages right now! Hawaiian. Korean, and Spanish. Korean is my favorite!