Meet the Instructors
Maureen
Owner & Sr Instructor
With over 10 years of aquatic experience, Maureen founded CWSS with the goal of providing high-quality swimming lessons tailored to each student. She recognized the challenges families face when registering for public swim lessons and saw that the quality of instruction often fell short. Maureen believes that swimming is an essential life skill that everyone deserves to learn and hopes that the team at CWSS can teach the entire Lower Mainland how to swim! Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned swimmer looking to refine your technique, our highly trained instructors have a wide range of tools to help you reach your goals!
Fun fact: Maureen used to compete at a
National level for Olympic Weightlifting!
Hannah
Instructor | Richmond,
Delta, Vancouver
Hannah is a bubbly instructor that brings energy, patience, and a love of the water to every class. Having grown up swimming in both the pool and ocean, she was inspired to share that passion through teaching. Hannah has experience working with swimmers of all ages, ranging from tots and preschoolers to teens and adults, and adapts each lesson to the needs of the individual. She has also worked with children with diverse physical and cognitive abilities, creating inclusive, supportive environments where every swimmer can thrive. Her top priority is ensuring that learning to swim is fun, safe, and confidence-building. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your techniques, Hannah is excited to help you reach your goals!
Fun fact: Hannah is trained as a paramedic!
Hailee
Jasmine
Instructor | Vancouver & Burnaby
Like many in her family, Hailee has been a swim instructor and lifeguard for over 6 years. She has taught a wide range of students, from kids to adults, and even future lifeguarding candidates. She adapts well to each swimmer's needs and can create creative solutions to problems as they arise. Hailee wasn't always a fish, so she understands the fear of the water and can help swimmers conquer their anxieties from an empathetic perspective. Despite her fear as a kid, she has since become swimming's biggest fan, and is passionate about water safety, its use for physical therapy, and its many other benefits. Her passion for aquatics has even infiltrated her education, where she animated an original short film called How Do You Swim. She's excited to see you at the pool!
Fun fact: Hailee really enjoys anime!
Instructor | Surrey, Coquitlam, New West
Jasmine has been swimming since she was six months old and often jokes that she is part mermaid. With a lifelong love of the water, she took the next step in her journey by becoming a swim instructor. Jasmine has experience teaching both group and private lessons and enjoys adapting her approach to meet the unique needs of each swimmer. She brings passion, energy, and patience to every lesson, striving to make swimming a fun and positive experience. Jasmine focuses on building trust and confidence first, using creative activities and clear skill progressions to help swimmers feel comfortable while developing strong, safe techniques and a lifelong love of the water.
Fun fact: Jasmine is a competitive volleyball player!
Jurrell
Sophie
Sr Instructor | Vancouver, Burnaby
North/West Van, Surrey, Richmond
Jurrell has been coaching swimming for over 15 years, working with swimmers of all levels across Toronto and Vancouver. He has led numerous Aquatic Leadership courses in the Bronze Medal Award system and coached several competitive swim teams. In his youth, Jurrell trained alongside athletes who later swam for Swimming Canada. He holds a degree in Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University, which supports his well-rounded, inclusive approach to programming. With over 20 years of experience in childcare, he has worked in non-profits, community centres, and private institutions, supporting residential camps, day camps, and sports programs like tennis and soccer. Known for his active and engaging style, Jurrell brings energy and enthusiasm to every program, creating environments that foster confidence, growth, and a lasting connection to movement and play.
Fun Fact: Jurrell is a part time musician and is starting to DJ as well!
Instructor | Vancouver
Sophie started her swimming journey as a competitive swimmer at age 10 and went on to earn gold and silver at the BCSSA Provincial Championships. While still competing, she began teaching swimming and lifeguarding in early 2022. Since then, she has worked with swimmers of all ages and skill levels, combining her experience with a thoughtful and engaging approach. She’s currently at university studying to become a teacher and brings that same passion for learning into every lesson. Her teaching style focuses on creating a fun, supportive, and safe environment where swimmers feel confident to make mistakes, try new things, and build strong swimming skills. She loves helping each swimmer progress at their own pace and develop a positive relationship with the water!
Fun Fact: Sophie loves camping and spending time outdoors!
Caitlin
Instructor | Vancouver
Caitlin has over 5 years of experience as both a swim instructor and lifeguard, teaching swimmers of all ages—from infants to adults. With a background as a competitive swimmer for 8 years, she brings strong technical knowledge and a passion for the sport, having medaled at provincial-level meets. Caitlin is known for her high energy, positive attitude, and ability to make lessons both fun and effective. She tailors each session to help swimmers build confidence and reach their goals in a supportive environment! Whether it’s a first-time swimmer or someone refining their stroke, Caitlin creates a safe and engaging space to learn.
Fun fact: Caitlin loves spending her summers backpacking and exploring the natural beauty of BC!
Alexa
Instructor | Vancouver
Alexa has a strong background in aquatics, with experience as both a lifeguard and swim instructor. She began as a synchronized swimmer at the age of 9, and now shares her passion for the water by teaching others. Alexa has taught swimmers of all ages, from toddlers who are entering into the water for the first time, to adults who are overcoming fear of the water. She is known for her patience, creativity, and ability to make lessons both fun and safe. By tailoring each session to her swimmers’ ability, Alexa helps build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills in the water. Her goal is to create a positive environment where every swimmer feels supported and motivated to succeed!
Fun fact: Alexa enjoys exploring the outdoors and traveling around the world, with one of her favorite experiences was hiking in Honduras!
Tasneet
Instructor | Richmond,
Vancouver, Surrey, Delta
Tas has been a swim instructor for over 5 years and loves working with swimmers of all ages—from little ones just getting their feet wet to adults wanting to build confidence in the water. Her lessons are fun, welcoming, and full of encouragement. With a background in competitive swimming, Tas brings her expertise to each session while keeping things engaging and personalized to your swimming journey. Being a swimmer herself, she has various drills up her sleeve to help her students improve in all their strokes. She is also passionate about creating games with aims to build a lesson of quality and fun. Tas is known for creating a space where swimmers feel safe to challenge themselves, try new skills, and keep improving!
Paige
Instructor | Vancouver
With over 8 years of experience as a certified swim instructor and lifeguard, Paige has taught swimmers of all ages and skill levels in the public sector. Her extensive knowledge and passion for swimming allow her to tailor each lesson to meet the unique needs of every student—ensuring progress, safety, and most importantly, fun. She creates a supportive environment where children and adults feel comfortable and motivated to reach their personal best. Her lessons are dynamic, engaging, and filled with positive reinforcement to help build both skills and confidence in the water! A strong advocate for safety, Paige is deeply committed to first aid and always promotes water safety in and around the water. Whether you or your child are just starting out or looking to refine their technique, Paige brings energy, expertise, and care to every lesson.
Fun fact: Paige is working to become a firefighter!
Ella
Instructor | New West, Burnaby, Surrey
Adorned in fabulous water wings, Ella began swimming at a young age in her Nona’s backyard pool. She even tried the swim team one year! Her love for the water stayed strong that she became a lifeguard and swim
instructor in her hometown, Trail, BC! After moving to the city, she’s excited to offer personalized lessons for every swimmer. Her goal is to make each lesson fun and full of laughter. Using creative games, she teaches swim skills naturally, so swimmers learn while having a great time. Ella works well with nervous swimmers, using patience and purposeful techniques to build confidence. She can’t wait to see you in the water!
Fun fact: Ella is in school to be an Esthetician!
Anastasia
Instructor | Burnaby & Vancouver
Anastasia has been part of aquatics for over 5 years, as a swim instructor, life saving instructor, lifeguard and swimmer at a competitive level! She has taught both in private and public settings in Toronto and is excited to share her skills in the Lower Mainland! She loves the water and has been swimming since she was just a tiny tot. Having recently graduated with bachelors in Film Studies and English, Anastasia is a very creative person who loves to bring that side of her to all the lessons she teaches. Her teaching style is focused on having fun, being safe and making sure each student feels valued in her class. Anastasia is determined to help her students develop and reach their personal swimming goals whether it be getting your face in the water for the first time or improving your stamina so you can make the distance. She is dedicated to building each student's confidence and working with their individual needs!
Fun Fact: Anastasia is a screenwriter and has written and produced several short films.
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