Aquatics Director & WSI

Marc Quintiliani

I have been coaching swimming for 6+ years, teaching for over 15 years. I am the Director of Aquatics, a USA Swim Coach, a WSI, and a Lifeguard Instructor. I teach all levels from newborn to competitive swimmer as well as Triathlete training. I am patient with all my clients and get the best out of them to reach their full potential.

Certifications:
USA Swim Coach
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor

Classes Taught:

Parent/Child Pre School Level 1-6
Swim Team

Lifeguard Coordinator & WSI

Beth Kear

Beth has decades of experience teaching all levels of swimming and exercise. She strives to help individuals reach a level of competence, fun and to enjoy their time in the water

Certifications:
Red Cross WSI, LGT, CPR,First Aid, RTE, BBP, ACE Personal Trainer

Classes Taught:

Private, Semi Private,
Special Population Swim lessons

Water Safety Instructor

Ahmet Serdar

Ahmet began teaching swimming in 2005, while studying for his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Though he has a love for all sports, he mastered the art of teaching swimming.

After moving to the United States, he worked at the British International School of New York for 6 years as a PE teacher and Aquatics Supervisor for the Early Years, Primary Years, and Middle Years programs, as well as in health and fitness centers and private residences. After moving to Westchester county with his family, he joined Club Fit.

Ahmet believes in getting to know his students as individuals and as swimmers, and adjusting his teaching practices to meet the strengths and needs of every learner.

Water Safety Instructor

Bill Mentz

Bill is certified a certified Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor and also maintains a Certified Pool Operator’s License. He has been a WSI at Club Fit since 2003. He is a retired Clarkstown North English teacher and former English Department Chair at Soundview Prep in Yorktown Heights. During the summers he is currently one of the Directors at Manursing Island Club in Rye.

Certifications:
Lifeguarding Instructor
CPR/AED Instructor Certified Pool Operator

Classes Taught:
Swimming (all levels)
CPR/AED First Aid
Iifeguarding

Water Safety Instructor

Gina Olivieri

I have been teaching swimming for most of my life I am a Red Cross WSI. I have taken my passion and made it a career. I love to share my love for the water with children and adults.

Certifications:
Red Cross WSI
Red Cross Lifeguard
AEA aquatics exercise instructor
CPR/AED

Classes Taught:
private and semi private lessons to babies, toddlers and children

Water Safety Instructor

Andres Granobles

I’m a Colombian native and a graduate in Architectural Drawing. As my background as coach, I’m a former triathlete. I became a USA Triathlon endurance and a USA Cycling coach about 7 years ago. When I’m not coaching, I spend my time working as a Real Estate Agent. I currently coach endurance swimming at Club Fit. I would like to bring my personal experience as an athlete to help you improve your technique and with time make you a faster and better swimmer.

Water Safety Instructor

Mike Simonson

Swimming has been a passion of Mike’s since he was very young. Mike trained and competed year round in both private swim teams and the Town of Cortlandt swim team. He set records for his competitive teams for butterfly and breast strokes. Mike believes that any skill can be mastered by taking the skill one small step at a time.

Certifications:
American Red Cross
Water Safety Instruction
Lifeguarding
CPR and First Aid

Classes Taught:
All levels from parent child classes to adults

Water Safety Instructor

Maria Alleluia

My HAPPY PLACE is in the WATER! I enjoy swimming, water skiing, snorkeling, aqua workouts, surfing, kayaking and even fishing! I am passionate about teaching others how to feel comfortable in the water and to provide SKILLS to enhance their water experience here and beyond. I am passionate about enriching one to use the water as a venue to get fit and strong!

Certifications:
New York State Special Education Water Safety

Classes Taught:
Fear NOT the Water
Swimming Water Fitness

CPR Instructor

Michael Wisiewski

Michael has been teaching Lifeguard training through the American Red Cross since 2000.  He has managed several local seasonal pools and waterfronts in the area, teaching thousands of local students the skills they need to know to save a life.

Certifications:
Lifeguard Training Instructor
Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor
CPR/AED
(RTE) Instructor
First Aid Instructor

Water Safety Instructor

Tom Locmajian

Family. Duty. Honor. These are the words of House Tully from Game of Thrones that I have embraced as my teaching motto. Swimming is all about important life skills that can be used for recreation or to keep one safe. As both a History Teacher and a Swim Instructor here at Club Fit, my goal is to teach you or your children valuable life skills while in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment.

Certifications:
Pool Operator Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor
Lifeguard
CPR certification

Classes Taught:
LTS Levels 1-5 Preschool

Water Safety Instructor

Laura Cassidy

Gliding across the water is a beautiful thing. Helping people learn to swim and being safe around the water is in my blood. I have been teaching fearful adults and enthusiastic children to swim for over 35 years. I will create, present and give you the water maps to get you where you want to go! Come enjoy the journey and swim today.

Certifications:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Classes Taught:
Water Safety Courses
Adult Group lessons
Private Lessons