Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills

Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills offers weekly swim lessons, including infant swim lessons, toddler swim lessons, and a competitive team called Swim Force. The program also offers family swim sessions. Weekly swim lessons consist of one 30 minute lesson a week.

• Ages: 4 months–12 years old
• Schedule: Weekly 30-minute lessons with class options available Monday–Sunday, plus Swim Force on Sunday afternoons and family swim on Saturday afternoons
• Price: Weekly swim lessons starting at $36.00 per lesson

Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills offers Mini (Baby) classes for babies 4–35 months, Junior classes for ages 3–4 years, and Glider and Pro classes for ages 4–12 years. Lessons run year-round with flexible class times and free make-up lessons. The program uses a confidence-building curriculum and a structured skill progression based on demonstrated ability, and children can advance to a new level once they have mastered key skills. Family swim is available with no membership required, and family swim hours are on Saturdays from 12:30–1:30 PM.

The school features indoor instruction in a warm, closely monitored pool with 90-degree, shiver-free water. Air-conditioned viewing galleries are equipped with free Wi-Fi, and there is convenient access to snacks and swim gear. The program maintains a max student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1, with small class sizes and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio in lessons. Highly-trained lifeguards are on deck whenever the pool is actively in use, and all lifeguards receive training in the International Lifeguard Training Program (developed by Jeff Ellis and Associates) with regular, ongoing training from a certified lifeguard instructor. The program states that safety and supervision are provided at all times.

Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills states: “Swim Lessons Save Lives. Enroll today for a safer tomorrow.” Goldfish Swim School describes itself as “a swim school designed for kids” and describes its philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay, as “a combination of guided play and a safe environment, which science shows are two things that help little ones build upon their cognitive growth,” and as an emotionally and intellectually stimulating environment. Goldfish Swim School opened its first Goldfish Swim School in 2006 and has been awarded best swim school 10 years running. Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills serves families in North Austin, Cedar Park, and the surrounding areas.

The leadership and staff team includes Regional Operations Manager Jardin T.; General Manager Jayd M.; Manager On Duty, Lifeguard, Swim Force Coach, and Deck Supervisor Harris K.; Manager on Duty and Lifeguard Keli; Manager on Duty, Lifeguard, Swim Force Coach, and Social Media Coordinator Saida L.; Deck Supervisor and Swim Instructor Destanee U; Deck Assistant and Swim Instructor Kaiya; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Aria B.; Swim Instructor August; Swim Instructor Avery B.; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Cesar S.; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Grier T; Swim Instructor Jack F; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Jaylen W.; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Mat D; Swim Instructor Presley P; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Ray Z.; Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Reese M; Swim Instructor and Front Desk staff member Shelby K.; Swim Instructor Taiya E; Swim Instructor Tumai; Swim Instructor Camden W.; and Swim Instructor Zach. The co-founders are Jenny McCuiston and Chris McCuiston.

For each lesson, families are asked to bring a swimsuit and a towel. Reusable swim diapers are required for children who are not yet potty-trained.

Last updated July 17, 2026.