Certified ISR Instructor

Jennifer Sandberg - ISR Swim Lessons in Maitland (Dommerich), Winter Park, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs

Building trust, one lesson at a time - Joyful, experienced professional.

Welcome to Jen Sandberg's Infant Self-Rescue Lessons in Maitland/Winter Park/Casselberry/Altamonte Springs Area!

Hello, I'm Jennifer Sandberg, a Certified ISR swim instructor serving families in Maitland, Winter Park, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs area. With over 15 years of experience, I bring joy, love, and a personalized touch to each lesson. I have been married to the love of my life for 32 years and have five beautiful kids. Before I became an ISR instructor, I sat on the pool deck every year watching my own children do ISR swim lessons. I was always so intrigued by how they were taught and how well they retained their skills year after year. When my twins were 3 years old, I was trained to be an ISR instructor, so I could teach these invaluable skills to other children in my community. It is my passion to teach little ones these incredible life-saving skills in and around the water.

I believe in tailoring each session to your child's individual needs and pace. Building trust is key, which is why I start slow, allowing your little one to feel secure and confident in the water. Let's embark on this aquatic journey together and watch your child blossom into a confident swimmer under my gentle guidance.

FAQs

Why don’t parents participate in the water during the lessons?

We do not want the baby to initially associate the water with the love, attention, and affection of the parent while in the water. Also, it takes incredible concentration and objectivity to teach the baby how to respond to an aquatic emergency and our experience shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective to be effective teachers with their own children in the water. We gladly invite parents to join us in the pool once their child has independent skills to practice at home.

How can you teach babies and young children to swim?

ISR instructors teach infants to swim by honoring each child's individual strengths and experiences. They understand the fundamentals of the behavioral sciences, child development and of sensori-motor learning as it relates to the acquisition of aquatic survival skills; they use this education to guide each child through the sequence of learning to swim and float.

Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?

No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.

Will my child fear the water because of lessons?

There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.

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