I highly recommend Jim to any adult who wants to learn how to swim, especially if you’re starting from scratch or have a fear of the water. Before working with Jim, I had a lifelong fear of putting my face in the water and very little confidence in the pool. From the very first lesson, he created a calm, encouraging, and judgment-free environment that helped me feel safe while still challenging me to make progress. His teaching style is patient, clear, and focused on building a strong foundation. Rather than rushing through skills, he breaks everything down into manageable steps and explains not just what to do, but why it matters. Because of his instruction, I’ve learned to float, glide, and swim freestyle, something I honestly never thought I’d be able to do. What I appreciate most is that he celebrates progress, no matter how small, while continuing to push me toward my goals. Every lesson leaves me feeling more confident than the last. If you’re an adult who’s nervous about learning to swim or looking to improve your technique, I can’t recommend Jim enough. He’s an excellent instructor, and I’m so grateful I found him.
JimFitness Personal Training
- 48 hires
- 3 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Lawrenceville, GA
- 4 years in business
- 1 employee
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About JimFitness Personal Training
Important: Please contact me for swim lessons only if you have access to an indoor pool that allows private lessons or an active LA Fitness membership. You will receive responses through the Thumbtack app, which may send a text message to your phone. Top Atlanta Swim Instructor and Trainer. Learn to swim correctly while getting in great shape. Things are tough initially, but the lifelong joy of incredible fitness and body rehabilitation is worth it. Get started today! I help (young) adults achieve their fitness goals, whether it’s building strength, losing weight, or boosting energy. Ask me about getting started with personalized training. Swim lessons (please purchase swimming goggles) are held at your pool or a local LA Fitness Club. If you have access to an LA Fitness Club, we can work together. Otherwise, the client is responsible for instructor fees. Thank you for browsing, and strive on!
Reviews
This is the best swim instructor in Atlanta, honestly. He will get you swimming in a very short time and teaches correct technique.
Thank you for the punctuality, professionalism, and patience in teaching me swimming.
I purchased 10 swim sessions upfront and I can say with confidence that if you are looking for a swim instructor who knows what they are doing and has a plan to help you make progress, then Jim is your guy. He goes out of his way to help you develop your skills and learn new techniques. Jim has great energy and pushes you to do your best. Despite living over 30 minutes away, he has always been punctual and would leave a prior notice if he can’t make it for a class. I highly recommend Jim to everyone. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have in swimming, he will cater each class to your needs.
Jim trained our kid really well. He is punctual and very professional in his approach.
Jim helped me overcome my fear of water in the furst lesson. He challenged me to push past those fears I gained a love for swimming and a new found passion for water sports.
Jimmy is an awesome swim instructor who is always on time and who gives great instructions. I was able to learn swimming pretty fast within 3-4 sessions with him. Definitely recommend him as a swim instructor.
I am an older client, and he accommodated my special needs. I am signing up for more lessons! If you are looking for an instructor who will tailor training to the unique person you are, Jim is the man!
Here is the swimming coach everyone needs. I took the basic swimming class at YMCA but was still Having a hard time breathing practicing freestyle. So I decided to go with a different coach! The best decision I have ever made! Coming only for breathing became a whole new teaching course on swimming, He started with the basics, providing appropriate feedback, wasn’t rushing on the time, he went above and beyond to help me achieve my goal! I had high expectations in learning how to breathe in freestyle but I definitely needed to learn how to swim properly first before anything He took videos under the water and above water , providing me review on my strokes and body alignment. He teaches with demonstration, showing you exactly what you need to do, which wasn’t the case at YMCA! I learned so much, although still not able to breathe, I will use all his feedback to work on and will definitely get there. I forgot a details, great customer service, available even after training hours for advices Highly recommended!
I honestly don’t know where to begin so I’ll just get to the chase, I am 37 years old with the deepest fear for water and when I say deep, I mean I wouldn’t even go on a cruise deep. I was determined that by my 38 birthday ( October 1st) I must know how to swim and that I’d learn if I start now. Lol “ NOW”… Well, I signed up for Jimmy’s class through this app, our first two sessions were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday after my first session with Jimmy, I was comfortable ( still a tad bit scared) submerging under water, face down and all. I was floatinggggggggggg at the end of the first session. UNBELIEVABLE On Sunday, I was basically SWIMMING, we did two sessions because I was soooooo comfortable being in that water I did not want to leave. What I thought was going to take me 2 months to learn, I learnt over the course of 2 days, in 3 sessions. This was a fear I needed to let go of and I’m perceiving it to be a life skill that everyone needs to learn. I’m not even campaigning for Jimmy the way I’m just esthetic to tell my sorry, it just so happened that Jimmy was the man for the job. HAPPY Customer