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Our crew of swim instructors is selected for their character, maturity and experience teaching children.
Safety is our 1st concern, and teaching is our mission.
Certified & Trained
Lifeguard / CPR / First Aid
Champion Swim Instructors are certified in Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. This is a 25-hour course that prepares for water emergencies for infants, children and adults.
Champion Method Training
Champion Swim Instructors spend 20 hours in training with the owner and seasoned instructors before taking their own classes. They attend monthly in-service trainings to stay up to date in technique training.
Meet the Owner
Pam Villa was born & raised in Seattle, WA and moved to Jacksonville, FL to start Champion Swim School in an area that needs it the most. Her aquatic background includes being a swim instructor for 30 accumulative years, while also coaching swim team, managing community pools & teaching Red Cross Lifeguard classes. She currently is a certified Red Cross WSI & Lifeguard. She also holds a current Certified Pool Operator certificate.
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Pam is a University of Washington graduate with a degree in Communications. She has worked in the sports department for NBC; in the complaint department at the Better Business Bureau; and in the marketing department for Emeritus Assisted Living.
Pam enjoys exploring Florida with her two grown children and travels as often as possible. Building Champion Swim School is her passion and water safety is her mission.
Partnerships
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