Hi there, I’m Brittany!

I grew up swimming competitively and started coaching in 2007, continuing through 2020. During that time, I became a certified lifeguard, volunteered at an oncology-based summer camp, ran my own Red Cross swim lesson business, and competed for my university swim team (I was a butterflyer!). Over the years, I’ve instructed and coached swimmers of all ages and abilities from babies to seniors.

I’ve had the privilege of mentoring young coaches, developing programs, supervising meets, and designing curricula for early competitive swimmers ages 6 & under. In 2019, I became Co-Head Coach of a summer team in the valley. After a brief hiatus in 2020, I returned to teaching private lessons in fall 2023.

After noticing gaps in local swim services, I launched The Swim Collective in March 2025 — a community-based swim program grounded in warmth, inclusivity, and relationship-based teaching. We provide personalized instruction for swimmers who may not thrive in traditional group settings. Our focus is on safety, adaptability, and helping every swimmer feel confident, supported, and celebrated — while also offering developing instructors a space to grow and refine their skills.

I specialize in working with neurodiverse learners, adults returning to the water later in life, and anyone with physical or cognitive challenges, trauma, or anxiety around swimming. I help swimmers overcome barriers and progress efficiently, safely, and with confidence. Private lessons allow me to tailor instruction to each swimmer’s strengths and needs. Competence in the water is essential and it should be accessible to everyone.

Outside the pool, I studied Psychology, Sociology, and Human Services, and have worked in various mental health and social support roles, both residentially and in the community. Combined with my own experience with chronic illness, I bring empathy, insight, and a trauma-informed approach to every lesson.

These days, when I’m not at the pool, I spend most of my time with my husband and our sweet cats, Adam West and Sophia. I love going for walks around the lake, puttering around my garden, trying out new recipes, decorating for every season, and drinking entirely too much coffee.

Brittany is not onboarding new clients at this time.

To be added to her waitlist, please email hello@theswimcollective.ca with “Waitlist Inquiry” in the subject line. Please include your swimmer’s name, age, general availability, and any specific goals or challenges that you’d like support with. Thank you for your interest and patience.

Current and former clients are welcome to reach out to the same email address with “Lesson Request” in the subject line, including similar details to help with scheduling.

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