Confidence
in the Water
Starts at Home
One-on-one swim instruction for children ages 3–10 in the comfort of your own pool. Certified event lifeguarding for private parties. Serving Henderson and surrounding communities April through October.
Aquatics Coordinator since 2008 · Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor · Water Safety Instructor · CPR/AED Certified · ASL Certified
How Can Wendy Help?
Whether you need swim instruction for your child or a certified lifeguard for a private event, Swim With Wendy has you covered.
Evaluation Lesson
The recommended starting point for new swim lesson families. A 30-minute one-on-one assessment where Wendy evaluates your child's comfort level, current skills, and readiness. You leave with a personalized lesson plan.
Private Lessons
Individual lessons or the 12-lesson program for structured progression over the season. Every session is private, at your home pool, with curriculum adapted to your child's pace and goals.
Event Lifeguarding
Certified lifeguard coverage for private pool events and parties. Red Cross certified, professionally trained, and familiar with residential pool environments in Henderson and surrounding communities.
Professional Credentials
Swim With Wendy is built on professional aquatics training, safety leadership, and more than 15 years of experience working with children in the water.
How Swim Lessons Work
Book an Evaluation
Start with a 30-minute evaluation lesson. Wendy assesses your child's comfort level, current skills, and readiness for structured instruction.
Get a Personalized Plan
After the evaluation, Wendy provides a clear recommendation for your child's lesson path, whether individual sessions or the 12-lesson program.
Begin Lessons
Enroll in ongoing private lessons at your home pool. Each 30-minute session builds on the last, with progress tracked and shared with parents.
Most families begin with an evaluation lesson.
How Lessons Are Structured
Why Private Lessons Work
Group lessons divide an instructor's attention across multiple children at different skill levels. Private instruction eliminates that compromise. Every minute is focused on your child's specific needs, fears, and goals.
One-on-One Attention
Every lesson is private. Your child receives Wendy's complete focus for the full 30 minutes. No shared time, no distractions.
Comfort of Your Own Pool
Lessons take place in your home pool. Familiar surroundings reduce anxiety and allow children to progress faster.
Structured Progression
Each lesson builds on the last. Wendy tracks your child's progress and adjusts the curriculum to match their pace.
Flexible Scheduling
Lesson dates open 1–2 weeks in advance. Returning families receive early enrollment access each season.
Professional
Aquatics
15+ Years in Professional Aquatics
Wendy Inoue has worked professionally in aquatics since 2008. She has served as Aquatics Coordinator and Senior Lifeguard for the City of Cerritos, as a youth swim coach, and as Head Swim Coach at Oxford Academy.
That institutional background in safety compliance, staff training, and progressive swim instruction is the foundation of every private lesson she teaches and every event she guards.
Parents are welcome to observe every lesson. Background check available upon request.
Every Child Deserves to Learn to Swim
Wendy is certified in American Sign Language and welcomes deaf and hard-of-hearing swimmers. She has experience teaching special needs participants and working with Special Olympic athletes, and adapts her instruction to each child's communication and learning needs.
If your child has specific needs or you have questions about accommodations, reach out directly. Wendy responds personally to all inquiries.
Past Parent & Program Feedback
Feedback from parents in prior aquatics programs where Wendy has taught.
“Coach Wendy helped our daughter feel comfortable in the water for the first time. She looked forward to every lesson, and her confidence grew faster than we expected.”
“Wendy is calm, patient, and wonderful with children. Our son felt safe with her right away, and that trust made it much easier for him to learn.”
“We were impressed by how professional and reassuring Wendy was from the beginning. We trusted her completely with our daughter, who was always excited for her next lesson.”
Ready to Get Started?
New families should start with an evaluation lesson. Returning families can book directly or enroll in the 12-lesson program. Lesson slots are limited to 16 per week.
Limited seasonal availability. Lessons operate two teaching days per week, April through October.
Confidence in the Water Starts at Home
Private swim lessons for children ages 3–10 and certified event lifeguarding in Henderson and surrounding communities. Season runs April through October.