Welcome to MarciSwim
Whether your goal is safety at the pool, developing coordination and strength, preparing for swim team, or just having fun in the water, MarciSwim is here to help.
Weekly Lessons
Take your swimming to the next level with private Weekly Lessons with MarciSwim! These classes are held year-round at indoor pool facilities around metro Atlanta.
Learn to Swim in 7 Days
Give us seven days, and your child can learn to SWIM TO SAFETY using Coach Marci’s 7-Day Swim Method. We teach students ages 9 months to 90 years a critical life skill that opens a world of fun in and around the water. Our unique method helps students become more comfortable and confident in the water so they can begin to develop a life-long love of swimming. 7 Day Swim Sessions are hosted at private family pools around Atlanta, Alabama, and New Jersey from late March to October and are taught over seven consecutive days. Lessons are 1:1 instruction with a coach and focus on water safety, SWIM TO SAFETY and getting participants to swim to the wall and exit the pool safely.
Visit the MarciSwim FAQs page or send us an email to learn more!
Get to Know Team MarciSwim
Meet Coach Marci
Teaching children to swim is the most satisfying work I can imagine. I help kids and adults meet big challenges in every lesson and love to watch as their confidence grows. That look in a child's eye, the “ah-ha” moment, the way they puff out their chest with pride when they know they've conquered something big - knowing that my students will love the water and Swim to Safety is everything.
I have been a swimmer my entire life and began teaching swimming when I was in high school. After a career in TV production I asked myself, “what would I do if money was not a factor?” and I began teaching swimming, Life Guarding and eventually coaching at a top 10 national swim club and one of the best summer league clubs in Atlanta.
I specialize in teaching babies to Swim to Safety, Stoke Development, Adult lessons, and folks with mobility differences. I embrace a body and mind philosophy along with training in psychology and exposure therapy.
I love my dog, the outdoors, movies, and reading a good book while drinking an amazing cup of coffee outdoors. I dream of building a boat with my husband, white water kayaking and rivers. I’m a creative visionary who cant keep up with all that she wants.
Coach Marci occasionally fills in for Weekly Lessons and will be teaching 7-Day Swim sessions this summer.
Meet Coach Arlene
Coach Arlene hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and immigrated with her family to the USA in 1989. She joined MarciSwim in June 2020 and has been teaching alongside Coach Marci ever since.
“I swam competitively at national level for many years and am thrilled and privileged to be back in the water teaching a life-saving skill, and hopefully a life-long enjoyment of swimming. Having had 2 unnerving experiences saving children from near-drownings I certainly understand the importance of my role here at MarciSwim! Witnessing our little students gain confidence in the water and blossom through this process is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling journey.”
During the fall and winter seasons look for Coach Arlene at our Marietta Weekly Lessons and the 7-Day Swim session during the summer!
Meet Coach Mia
Coach Mia has been working as a life guard and swim instructor since 2014. Since then, she has become a strong advocate for water safety. She joined MarciSwim after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in International Affairs.
Look for Coach Mia at our Weekly Lessons on Fridays from 3 PM - 6 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM - 1 PM, and at our 7-Day Swim sessions this summer!
Meet Coach Gisela
Coach Gisela, affectionately known as Coach Gigi, is a dedicated educator with over 12 years of experience working with children as a preschool teacher. Her lifelong affinity for water began in childhood, learning to swim at the age of 4 and continuing for 10 years.
“Combining my passion for teaching with my love for swimming, I have chosen to join MarciSwim to inspire and guide children in achieving their swimming goals.”
Coach Gigi teaches Weekly Lessons during the fall and winter and at the 7-Day Swim sessions during the summer.
Meet Coach Tiffany
Coach Tiffany is not only a mother of a 9 year old daughter, but also a highly experienced swim instructor who has been teaching swim lessons for several years. She is skilled in teaching a variety of swimming techniques and providing tailored instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.
“I am passionate about teaching swimming and helping others to reach their goals. I grew up swimming competitively for 10 years as a kid and have also have competed in several triathlons, including an Ironman in Lake Placid New York.”
Coach Tiffany is a regular at our Weekly Lessons at our North Druid Hills location!
Meet Coach Arctan
Coach Arctan is a junior at Kennesaw State University studying early and special education. Swimming has always played an integral role in her life and teaching kids to love the sport is a passion of hers. Before she started coaching students of all ages in 2018, she had been swimming competitively with various teams for eleven years.
“Working with kids and seeing their skills and personalities grow as they learn is a great motivator and passion of mine. I’m excited to be able to combine my love for swimming and teaching while working with MarciSwims!”
Coach Arctan can be found regularly teaching Weekly Lessons at our Acworth, Buckhead and Marietta locations.
Meet Lifeguard Extraordinaire, Freeborn
Freeborn is our head lifeguard at MarciSwim. Marci met Freeborn in 2010 while he was teaching at a large swim school and immediately knew she wanted Freeborn to join the MarciSwim team. As soon as you meet him, you will be impressed by his welcoming spirit and dedication to pool safety. With over 10 years of lifeguarding experience, Freeborn ensures safety and gives parents the opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves at pool parties.
For more information, check out the PartyGuard section on our website. To book Freeborn as a lifeguard for your party, please email us at info@marciswim.com.
Meet Lifeguard Meghan
Meghan been a lifeguard for three years, working at outdoor neighborhood pools, aquatic centers, and private lake parties. She joined MarciSwim in the summer of 2025 as one of our PartyGuard lifeguards!
“It has been a great experience working with families to create a safe environment and put smiles on people’s faces. Some fun facts about me: I’m a student at Kennesaw State University, studying Software Engineering and Mechatronics, and I play for the KSU Women’s Rugby Club, where we compete against other universities. I look forward to helping make your private pool party both safe and fun!”
To book Meghan as a lifeguard at your next pool party, send us an email us at info@marciswim.com!
Meet Lifeguard Daniel
Daniel has been working as a lifeguard since 2022 and has recently started working as a PartyGuard for MarciSwim. A pool kid growing up, the importance of water safety was impressed on him at a young age and becoming a lifeguard was a natural transition for him.
“Not in this for the glory or accolades of saving a life. On the contrary there's something humbling about it.”
If you would like Daniel to come guard the pool at your party, contact us at info@marciswim.com!
