Sabrina B.
Based in Rockford, MI · 1 mi
Years teaching6 Years
Teaches6 mo to 17
1.6 years with InstaSwim
Grand Rapids, MI · Serving Kent County
Private Swim Lessons in Grand Rapids, MI
A friendly, independent swim instructor who comes to the pool you choose in Grand Rapids, at a time that fits your family's week. Every instructor is background checked.
Free to registerSee their profile before you pay6 months to adults
5.0 average from 477 client reviews
12
instructors
near Grand Rapids
near Grand Rapids
Within 30 miles · updated Oct 2026
Background checked instructors
Lessons at a pool you choose
No payment at registration
Meet instructors near you
12 instructors serve the Grand Rapids area.
Looking for a swim instructor near you in Grand Rapids? These are independent instructors on the InstaSwim roster based within 30 miles of Grand Rapids. They come to the pool you choose: your building's pool, a condo or HOA pool, or a backyard pool.
Lilyan F.
Based in Grand Rapids, MI · 2 mi
Years teaching3.4 Years
Teaches6 mo to adults
6 months with InstaSwim
Megan K.
Based in Holland, MI · 25 mi
TeachesAll ages
1.3 years with InstaSwim23 lessons taughtFast responder
Jeannette B.
Based in Spring Lake, MI · 28 mi
Years teaching20.3 Years
Teaches6 mo to adults
5 months with InstaSwim
Experience and teaching history are provided by the instructor. Instructors are independent contractors, not InstaSwim employees. Every instructor you can be matched with has been background checked, keeps a CPR and First Aid card on file, has finished InstaSwim's safety and conduct training, and has signed the contractor agreement. These are eligibility steps, not an endorsement. Review your matched instructor's profile before your first lesson.
You bring the swimmers. InstaSwim finds the instructor.
Matched on location, ages and comfort level. See the profile, then decide.
How it works
Three steps to the first splash.
1
Tell us about your swimmers
ZIP code, ages, comfort level and lesson length. About two minutes, no card.
2
Meet your instructor
An instructor who serves Grand Rapids accepts, and you get their profile. Not the right fit? Request a new instructor, up to 2 times per package.
3
Confirm and swim
Pick a start date, pay your invoice, and meet at your pool. Weekly payment plans are available on packages.
What a lesson looks like
Built around your swimmer.
30 minutes to 2 hours
Choose 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes or 2 hours, plus Mommy & Me for a parent swimming with a little one. Packages of 6 and 12 lower the per-lesson rate.
Six months to adults
Babies get water comfort with a parent. Preschoolers learn to float, kick and breathe. Older kids build strokes, and teens work on technique and endurance.
A pool your family arranges
Your building's pool, a condo or HOA pool, or a backyard pool. InstaSwim does not provide pools, and any pool fees go to the pool, not InstaSwim.
No pool yet? You can still book.
Not every family has a pool at home, and that is fine. When the booking app asks about a pool, choose No or Not sure yet, then pick a plan. InstaSwim does not own pools, and any pool fees are paid to the pool, not to InstaSwim.
You arrange the poolAn instructor who has a poolFigure it out together
If a pool says no on lesson day, that lesson may count as used.Every age. Every level.
Swim lessons in Grand Rapids, from first splash to strong strokes.
Tell InstaSwim each swimmer's age, comfort level and goals at registration, and the match accounts for all three.
6 months to 3
Parent and baby
Mommy & Me lessons with a parent in the water: gentle holds, songs and splashing that make the pool feel familiar.
Baby and toddler lessons in Grand RapidsAges 3 to 6
Learn to swim
Floating, kicking, breath control and getting back to the wall. Short, playful lessons that build confidence first.
Ages 7 to 12
Stroke building
Freestyle and backstroke take shape, then breaststroke and treading water, with endurance built lap by lap.
Teens
Technique and endurance
Stroke refinement and fitness for teens, including preparation for high school swim season.
Closer to home
Your building. Your pool. Your schedule.
Instructors on the Grand Rapids roster travel to building pools, condo and HOA pools, and backyard pools across Kent County and the towns around it. You and your instructor settle the spot, inside their travel radius.
RadiusUp to 30 miles from Grand Rapids
WhereA pool your family arranges. Indoor by arrangement.
SeasonsYear-round. Fall and winter lessons move to indoor and heated pools.
Instructors on this roster also serve
Pool and travel arrangements are set with your matched instructor.From InstaSwim families
In their own words.
A selection of reviews left by InstaSwim families, nearest Grand Rapids first.
5.0
Average from 477 client reviews
Average from 477 client reviews
★★★★★
Sabrina did such a great job with our kids! She was patient and made swim lessons fun! We saw great results with our kids and they are both feeling more comfortable in the water. She had great communication and we enjoyed working with her this summer!
E
EllenGrand Rapids, MI · InstaSwim family · August 2026
★★★★★
Megan was incredibly patient with my 6 & 3 year old daughters. She was appropriately encouraging yet firm to learn hard, life saving skills! We are so grateful!
R
RyannCaledonia, CA · InstaSwim family · August 2026
★★★★★
Good balance between easing into things and challenging growth! It was a great first lesson:)
A
AmandaGrand Haven, MI · InstaSwim family · April 2026
Now recruiting · Grand Rapids, MI
Teach swimming in Grand Rapids? InstaSwim is looking for you.
InstaSwim is adding independent swim instructors in Kent County. You set your own travel radius and schedule; InstaSwim sends the families, handles matching and billing, and pays per lesson.
- You choose your radius, days and lesson lengths
- Families come to you, matched by location and swimmer age
- Background check and safety training completed through InstaSwim before a first lesson
Radius
30 miNearby
12Questions parents ask
Good questions. Straight answers.
Pricing and billing details are on the pricing page.
Talk to the InstaSwim teamCan I pick my instructor?
InstaSwim matches you with an independent instructor based on your location and each swimmer's age and comfort level. You see the instructor's profile before you pay, and you can request a new instructor up to 2 times per package.
Do we need our own pool in Grand Rapids?
Lessons happen at a pool your family arranges: your building's pool, a condo or HOA pool, or a backyard pool. InstaSwim does not own or provide pools. Any pool fees are paid to the pool, not to InstaSwim.
Can a private swim instructor come to our home or building pool in Grand Rapids?
Yes, when the pool allows it. For a building, condo or HOA pool, check the pool rules for guests and instructors first, then set the day and time with your instructor. InstaSwim does not arrange pool access.
Do you offer baby and toddler swim lessons in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Mommy & Me lessons put a parent in the water with babies and toddlers from 6 months, and lessons for ages 3 to 6 work on floating, kicking and breath control. Tell us each child's age when you register so the match accounts for it.
When do I pay?
Registering is free. Once your instructor is confirmed and you agree on a start date, your invoice arrives by email. Packages of 2 or more lessons can be paid in weekly installments.
What does it cost in Grand Rapids?
Rates are per lesson and set for your ZIP code. Packages of 6 and 12 lessons lower the per-lesson rate. There is a $20 registration fee per swimmer, refunded only if no lessons take place.
What if the instructor is not the right fit?
Ask for a new instructor from your Match Hub. You can do this up to 2 times per package, and InstaSwim finds the next instructor for you.
Who are the instructors in Grand Rapids?
Independent contractors on the InstaSwim roster, not InstaSwim employees. Every instructor you can be matched with has been background checked, keeps a CPR and First Aid card on file, has finished safety and conduct training, and has signed the contractor agreement. Experience is provided by the instructor, and families review the matched instructor before booking.
Which towns near Grand Rapids do your instructors serve?
Instructors on the Grand Rapids roster also travel to East Grand Rapids, Ada and Holland, within their own travel radius. Type your ZIP above to see the rates for your town.
Will lessons make my child water safe?
No lesson makes anyone safe around water. Lessons build skills, comfort and good habits. An adult should watch every swimmer, every time, at the pool and near open water.
Keep reading
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Babies and toddlers
Baby and toddler swim lessons in Grand Rapids
Mommy & Me lessons from 6 months, with a parent in the water, at your pool.
See baby lessons AdultsAdult swim lessons in Grand Rapids
Never learned, or want better strokes? Lessons, pricing and answers for grown-up swimmers.
See adult lessons BlogYour child's first swim lesson
Getting ready for the first day in the water.
Read BlogWhen to start swim lessons
Choosing a starting age for your child.
ReadReady for the first splash in Grand Rapids?
About two minutes to register. You see your instructor's profile before anything is billed.