We offer private swimming lessons for everyone, from first-time swimmers to competitive racers. New to the water? Our safety-focused swim coaches will teach you or your kids vital, life-saving swimming skills. Looking to improve your time? STJ coaches will help you increase stamina, fine-tune stroke movements, and build swim-enhancing physical fitness including flexibility and cardiovascular strength.
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What Swimmers Are Saying
Coach Meghan was excellent – she worked on exactly what we were asking for and our private lesson as extremely helpful!
Anna Beth S.
Springfield, VA
Had my first swim lesson at St James Gym in Bethesda today and Derek was awesome. I’m 28 and pretty new to swimming, so I was a bit nervous, but Derek was super patient and really knew his stuff. Felt way more confident by the end of just the first lesson. Huge thanks and a big 5 stars for Derek!
Smit M.
Bethesda, MD
Alex was a great swim instructor. I improved my swimming skills in just one training session. I feel more confident being in the pool. She’s awesome!
Rozelle D.
Springfield, VA
First swim lesson with STJ, and it was great! Came away with targeted exercises to work on points in my form. There were a technique corrections that Derek phrased more clearly than any instructor I’ve heard in the past.
Aaron
Bethesda, MD
Coach Abby is amazing! My son looks forward to lessons every week, and I am enjoying watching his confidence grow and his skills improve!
Mallory G.
Springfield, VA
My girls enjoy their lessons and are doing very well. All the coaches we’ve worked with have been great.
Kelly
Springfield, VA