Firas was very responsive, professional, and friendly. We really appreciated the lifeguard service he provided for our private pool party and felt confident having him there. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Firas to anyone looking for a reliable swimming lesson and lifeguard in the Bay Area.
Swim lessons
In high demand
- 29 hires
- Based in Danville, CA
- 33 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Swim lessons
I don’t just teach swimming — I transform the learning experience. As a former professional swimmer, I tailor each session to your unique goals, abilities, and learning style. This is not a one-size-fits-all program — it’s personalized, results-driven coaching from someone who’s competed at the highest level. Whether you're looking to overcome fear of the water, learn to swim from scratch, or refine advanced techniques, I design each session to meet you exactly where you are and take you further than you thought possible. My coaching emphasizes faster progress, real confidence, and a premium, one-on-one swim journey. Whether you're overcoming fear, starting from scratch, or refining advanced techniques, we’ll pair you with the right coach — not just any instructor. Our pricing reflects the quality and personalized results we deliver. To help you get started, we offer low-risk intro sessions like a discounted trial or a free Water Confidence Assessment — no pressure, just progress. 🏅 We Specialise In: 1- Fear Reduction & Water Confidence Gradual, proven techniques to help overcome fear of water — building comfort and relaxation with step-by-step exposure. 2- Personalised Instruction Every lesson is tailored to your level and goals — beginner, advanced, or anywhere in between. 3- Breathing Techniques Learn efficient breathing for comfort and endurance, especially if you struggle with holding your breath or timing. 4- Stroke Improvement Refine your freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly with technique tips for smoother, faster, and more efficient swimming. 5- Water Safety & Survival Skills Master essential life-saving skills like floating, treading water, and calm self-rescue to stay safe in any environment. 6- Fitness & Endurance Use swimming as a full-body workout to build cardio health, strength, and stamina — all low-impact and joint-friendly. 7- Competitive Swimming Techniques For athletes: improve your speed, stroke power, flip turns, starts, and race endurance — taught by former pros. 8- Mindfulness in Water Learn relaxation and focus strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mental clarity, and feel more confident in the pool. 9- Youth & Adult Programs We customise lessons for all ages — from young children to seniors — balancing technique, fun, and fitness. 10- Pro-Level Tips for Fast Progress We draw from elite swim careers to teach proven tips and tricks that get you swimming better and faster — in less time. No Refund Policy: All payments are non-refundable. Sessions can be rescheduled based on mutual availability. This helps me keep time slots and preparation fair for all clients.
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Firas is a great coach. Within a few classes I can see improvements in my swimming skills. He coaches well and provides pointers on what I should improve up on.
Excellent swimming coach! Professional, patient, and very encouraging. Their clear instruction and attention to detail helped me improve my technique and confidence in the water. Highly recommended for swimmers of all levels.
Firas coached me for about eight classes, and I really appreciated his step-by-step approach to teaching swimming. He seems very experienced in his methods and was always patient with me throughout the process. I’m usually not a fast learner, but I genuinely feel like I’ve learned a lot over the past sessions — which says a lot about Firas as a coach. I’m truly grateful to have found him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their swimming skills.
Firas was very helpful and professional, especially for beginners. Definitely recommend.
Firas is the best swimming teacher for my child (6y old boy). He was able to teach my kid swimming so quickly. My child would refuse to put his head under water, was terrified of swimming and Firas changed all of that. Our family is very thankful to Firas and highly recommend any parent to give him a chance
Very experience ,very understanding Very responsible .he showed up on time every single lesson and explained everything in so much details. I learned so much from him and I’m still working with him and I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to learn how to swim or take his swim career to the next level . Five stars .
My grandchildren really enjoyed Firas. He worked very well with children, made them feel very comfortable and that’s what I was very pleased with . He worked with the areas that I was concerned with so it was well worth our time his time and our money. I would gladly recommend him to anyone in need of swimming lessons. No that’s what I don’t.
Firas missed a lesson, he offered us a refund on July 5th. On August 6th, he finally refunded me the money after going through Thumbtack trust and safety team. 5/5 for Thumbtack's trust and safety team.
I started from zero and Firas quickly helped me to get comfortable in water and I’m making good progress with his guidance. I recommend Firas to anyone who wants to learn swimming.
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