👉Are you looking to learn how to swim?
👉Do you have any fears of the water?
👉Would you like to improve your strokes?
👉Are you a family looking for swim lessons to learn together?
👉Are you friends looking to learn swimming together?
🏊🏽♀️Group Swim Lessons
Learn together. Grow together. Swim with confidence.
My group swim lessons are a great way to build water skills in a supportive, social, and structured environment. Whether you're looking to introduce your child to swimming or you’re an adult wanting to learn alongside others, group lessons combine skill-building with encouragement and peer motivation.
🌟What to Expect:
- Small group sizes to ensure individualized attention while fostering peer connection
- Level-based instruction so each swimmer is matched with others of similar ability
- Progressive skill development, including breath control, floating, kicking, arm movement, and basic strokes
- Inclusive, welcoming environment for all ages, backgrounds, and swim experiences
- Clear lesson goals each week so you can track progress and build confidence
🌟Group Options:
- Children + parents: Both child(ren) and parents learn together IF they're at the same skill level.
- Siblings: If they're at the same level, they can learn and support each other.
- Group of friends or family members: A great way to come together and hold each other accountable on their fitness journey.
📌Logistics:
- 30-60 minutes depending if kids or adults.
- 2-5 participants per group - see FAQ for details on ratio
- Location: Various - see below for details
- Sessions held weekly if possible.
📍Locations:
It varies. I do work in outdoor public community swimming pools IF they allow outside instructors to come in. Swimply swimming pools is another option that I use as well. Visit www.swimply.com to learn more about them.
📍Locations where I will not provide 1:1 swim lessons at the community swimming pools or gyms:
- South Riding
- Alexnadria area
- Arlington area
- Woodbridge area
- Maryland
- Washington DC
- Lifetime
- Recreation centers
💥Do not ask from me to join your gym to teach swim lessons there. Do not expect me to teach you at your recreation center. 💥
🏠How does Swimply pool rental work and how does it impact pricing for the session(s)?
Swimply is a great way to reserve backyard pools for the summer. If you do not have a community outdoor pool or you live in a location that I am not allowed to teach or a location further out from where I live, then I will use Swimply to provide swim lessons. There are various ways to go about this. Yes, each house has their own rules and their own prices. Some houses only allow you to rent the space for at least 2-3 hours and some allow you by the hour. Most of the houses have their prices set the same up to 5 people and once you bring more than 5 people, the price changes.
Therefore, if we end up going through the Swimply route, then:
- We will factor the price of the rental fees and incorporate it into the swim lessons. I will do my best to adjust prices to you so that it's fair for you and me without over charging you.
- If you can bring with you a friend, a family, or someone else with you, then you both (all) can split the cost of the rental fee and pay for the swim lessons. I will provide discount to you at a reasonable price. But this is going to be based on each situation/group that ask for swim lessons.
💲Prices:
As you can see below, the prices are broken down for group swim lessons 1:1 with me. My prices are final*.
*Discounts might be provided case-by-case and by any special occasions.
The prices are broken down so that they are divided among the members of the group. I am offering the group package into 5 sessions only and have to be used within 45 days from purchase date. Please see below for details on how much it comes down to per-person per session!
🌠What is included with the sessions:
- FREE 15-minute (no more than 30 minutes) assessment before you sign up.
- If you sign up for 5 or 10 lessons, then you will receive ONE EXTRA FREE session!
- FREE product from BeFit4Akhirah store (what is currently available)
- Workout plan if you opt in to this option during the weeks that you work with me. For example, 3-lessons package will provide 3-weeks workout plan and support.
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Video recordings if you would like - why? So that you get to see your strokes and you get to see yourself where need to work on to improve your strokes. It's a helpful technique for visual learners and for anyone who truly wants to take their swimming to the next level. Most likely from your phone if you are okay or my phone if needed. I do have water-proof phone case that I will use under the water.
🗓️My current summer 2025 schedule & availability:
- Mondays: 2 P.M - 7 P.M.
- Wednesdays: 2 P.M. - 7 P.M.
- Fridays: 2 P.M. - 7 P.M.
- Weekends: 2 P.M. - 6 P.M.
~Available from June 1st until August 30th.~
🗓️To look at my calendar and available spots, click on the link below:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/befit4akhirah
For further details and most frequently asked questions in regards to lessons,
please see below
Testimonials from Water Safety Workshop
This was through Swimply in summer 2024 when I provided a water safety workshop to teach water treading skillset.
Group aqua aerobic session in 2021
This was my first year renting through Swimply & providing group lessons. They all had fun together.
Two ladies signed up for swim lesson together
They never met each other before. This was their first time meeting through my Swimply-group lessons/workshops that I offered in summer 2024. They both came to improve their freestyle stroke and backstroke as well. Both got to meet each other, support each other, and cheer each other on the way.
Two friends
One of the ladies was my client in summer 2024, and the other lady was her friend. She came to the pool with her friend to do her own workout while I gave the lesson. Having her friend with her was fun and a great way to build the bond together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
After 1 lesson, you can. After 2nd lesson, it's too late.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching (lesson/s), you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment. It will take you to the calendar link I shared above. You'll book the time and date that align with your schedule for your first session. This will be marked as your first milestone inside Teachable. Then once you sign up and create an account, you will be enrolled as a client. Once you and I decide on schedule, I can create milestones and schedule the dates. If nothing works, contact me right away either via text or via email. My email is [email protected]. I will provide my phone number via email or if we have had prior conversation before. Thank you for your understanding.
Can I purchase coaching more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.
Can I purchase session(s) more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.
Is it safe to rent through Swimply?
Yes, it is. I am aware of the risks we take through renting someone's backyard. However, I have rented multiple locations before, and I know now few of them. I am also going to ask for permission from few people I know that are not listed on Swimply if we can use their space.
Why are your prices so high?
They're actually not. ☺️ I am 🚗driving🚗 to your location which takes gas and adds mileage to my car. That is to be factored in. I drive around DMV (northern VA) to provide various water aerobic classes at multiple locations in addition to driving around to provide 1:1 sessions. My time is to be factored in, my skillset, and my gas all add up. In addition, look around at private locations (outside of recreation centers) for how much they're charging for 1:1 lessons. My price rate is also in the personal training competitive market. I am a certified personal trainer providing a personalized workout session to you. In addition, Teachable has 5% processing fee per transaction.
Do each person pay the full price?
No, as mentioned in the description for each price point - these prices are DIVIDED among the group members FOR 5 sessions! Again, this means that whatever the amount is will be divided among the members. That's the price FOR ALL 5 sessions! Please make sure to read each price description for details!
Are these prices for kids and adults together as well?
Yes, if you are a parent who wants to take swim lessons with your child, these are the prices to be divided among the group members. I understand children can't pay that amount on their own. But this is price for my time and it's actually at lower price point than the individualized 1:1 prices I am offering.
What if I only want 3 lessons and not 5?
If your schedule only allows you to take 3 lessons instead of 5, then we will have to create a custom package for you. Of course this will impact the price as well. I would recommend that you sign up to the FREE assessment first to see how it can go for you and from there, we can decide if we want to move forward with 3 lessons, 5, or none at all. This is why I am offering FREE assessment to see if we are the right fit to work together or not.
What is the ratio that you will be working?
The ratio is going to be the following:
4:1
(4 people to one instructor) and they need to be at the beginner level.
5:1
(5 people to one instructor) and they need to be more experienced swimmers.
What happens if it rains or thunder is on the way?
Rain - we can still do it - but if you are uncomfortable, we can cancel. Thunder and lightening will lead to pool closures. It's safety concerns without a doubt. Therefore, this is the only time we can cancel class make it up.
What is your cancelation policy?
I would appreciate it if you can let me know before 24-hours. If you are going to cancel within 24-hours to your session, there needs to be a legit emergency and reason. Otherwise, I am going to start respecting my time in 2025- you'll be charged for the class, and you will lose that lesson time.
Where do you get modest swimwear or swimsuits?
There are various brands, Amazon, and I do have an affiliate link with Swimoutlet. Check it out at:
www.swimoutlet.com/swim4akhirah
Also, in Tysons Corner mall, there is Moda Natty store which sells modest swim suits. Check my course Swim4Akhirah - I will add more sources to it ASAP.
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Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli
She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. She started teaching swimming in 2019 at GMU and has continued since then. During COVID-Pandemic shutdown, she launched her #Swim4Akhirah campaign on August 20th, 2020 to discuss the struggles Muslim women go through and to bring further diversity within the swimming industry. She is a podcast host of the Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola show and currently the author of Welcome Ramadan: A Holistic Approach into Welcoming the Blessed Month!