Private Swim Lessons in Jacksonville Beach
It's never too early or too late to learn to swim.
You found us. That was the hard part. Now it's just you, the water, and a teacher who has been doing this since 1985. Private, one-on-one lessons for babies, children, adults, fearful swimmers, adaptive swimmers, and seniors — at your pace, in a place that feels nothing like a traditional swim school.
The Pool
Welcome to Suzi's Pool
A beautiful, private, heated saltwater swimming experience in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Private swim instruction for babies, children, and adults, year-round with Suzi.
Now Available
Pool Practice with Suzi
Two new ways to enjoy the pool beyond regular lessons.
Family Pool Practice
30-minute visits
$25 — one visit
$110 — five visits ($22 each)
- For approved existing swim families
- Parent or guardian must have attended and actively participated in at least four lessons with their child
- Suzi decides family readiness — attending four lessons is not a substitute for a proper safety assessment
- Parent stays in the water, supervising continuously
Adult Swim & Wellness
45-minute visits
$30 — one visit
$135 — five visits ($27 each)
- For approved adults
- Water walking, stretching, floating, gentle conditioning, and short-distance swimming
- Suzi controls the schedule and pool capacity
- No solo swimming
Pay with Venmo or PayPal, then text Suzi at 904-476-2235 to schedule your visit. Every pool practice visit follows the same pool rules and safety standards as lessons, and Suzi confirms each swimmer's readiness before their first visit.
Everyone belongs in the water.
Babies & Toddlers
First splashes, big smiles.
Children
Real skills, real confidence.
Adults
You found us. Now let's swim.
Fearful Swimmers
Safe, calm, and completely seen.
Adaptive Swimmers
Every swimmer understood.
Seniors
Never too late to love the water.
The Method
"15 minutes of focused attention beats an hour of distraction."
Short. Private. Completely yours.
The Facility
More Than Just a Swimming Pool.
Beyond the beautiful heated saltwater pool, families enjoy a private, custom-designed changing room featuring gorgeous tile, natural stone underfoot, and a spacious shower with dual showerheads.
This isn't an ordinary backyard pool. It's a childhood dream that Suzi has spent years bringing to life.
See the full facility →Buy 15, Get 20.
Packages never expire.
Children's lessons are sold in packages. Adults can choose a package or one 30-minute lesson for $90. Packages never expire and are non-refundable. Text Suzi to arrange your lesson schedule.
Every day
Text 904-476-2235 with questions and to schedule.
Year-Round
Even fall and winter
⚡ Weather & Lightning Policy
Lessons are held when conditions are suitable — above 60°F and no gale-force winds. Lessons pause when lightning is within 15 miles; we wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning before resuming, and every new occurrence restarts that countdown.
About Suzi
Teaching since 1985.
Teaching since 1985. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Head swim coach at The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, 2006–2014.
Patient, personal, and genuinely in love with teaching people to swim.
From the families
This is why I do what I do.
Every swimmer has a story. These are a few that remind me why teaching people to love the water is the greatest gift I can give.
"I am a 71 year old man that only knew how to swim a little and I was scared of deep water. I booked 10 consecutive lessons with Suzi right before I was to go on a friend's boat in the Bahamas. I swam with turtles, snorkeled coral reefs and spent most of my time having fun in the water instead of sitting on the boat. She changed my life!"
Barry Lamb
Adult swimmer · 71 years old
"After just a few lessons, my grandson Sammy went from not knowing how to swim to moving comfortably in the water. Mrs. Suzy makes lessons fun while keeping safety a top priority. Clear instructions and a calm mindset helped Sammy build real confidence in the water. Now my grandchild jumps in with a smile."
Jessie Halaszynski
Grandson Sammy
"My kid had a lot of anxiety around the pool — lots of tears and fighting. He took to Suzi immediately and after only a few lessons, his confidence in the water has soared. He begs to get in the pool now and constantly asks when his next swim lesson is."
Ava Haley
4-year-old swimmer
"In just the first 10 minutes of Suzi's lesson, our 3-year-old learned more than he had in an entire year of group lessons at another facility. Her expertise and attention to detail truly shine through, and it's clear she knows exactly how to connect with young children."
Mary Schrader
3-year-old swimmer
"My daughter has left-sided weakness due to brain surgery at a very young age and Miss Suzi is able to strengthen her weaknesses over time and really give her confidence in the water. Miss Suzi has a very clean and private pool and provides great toys for kids to help aid in the lessons."
Katie Edwards
Adaptive swimmer
"When a parent can continue it at home — that's when I know we did something real."
— Suzi Teitelman
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Ready to Begin?
No forms. No waiting room. Just a text.
Swim Lesson Suzi
Suzi Teitelman
904-476-2235swimlessonsuzi@gmail.com501 10th PL S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250