About

Wendy Inoue

Aquatics Coordinator since 2008. Red Cross certified. Serving Henderson and surrounding communities.

Wendy Inoue, private swim instructor
Meet Your Instructor

15+ Years in Professional Aquatics

Wendy Inoue brings more than 15 years of professional aquatics experience to every lesson.

Since 2008, she has worked in aquatic safety, public pool operations, youth coaching, and water safety instruction. Her focus is helping children feel safe, steady, and more confident in the water.

Today, Swim With Wendy brings that same professional background into a more personal setting: private lessons at your home pool for children ages 3–10.

Professional Experience

Why Parents Trust Wendy

Aquatics Operations & Safety

Before launching Swim With Wendy, Wendy served as an Aquatics Coordinator and Senior Lifeguard for the City of Cerritos.

In that role she helped manage daily operations at a large public aquatics facility, including staff supervision, safety compliance, aquatic programming, facility oversight, and water safety instruction.

Youth Swim Coaching

Wendy has coached children ages 7–11 through Cerritos Aquatics Club, helping young swimmers build technique, confidence, and comfort in the water.

She also served as Head Swim Coach for Oxford Academy’s varsity and junior varsity swim teams, coordinating practices, competitions, and communication with families and school staff.

Certifications & Safety

Professional Aquatics Background

Swim With Wendy is built on formal safety training, real aquatics leadership, and years of experience working with children and families.

Aquatics Coordinator & Senior Lifeguard

More than 15 years of professional aquatics leadership, including supervision of public pool operations, staff training, safety compliance, and community swim programming.

Youth Swim Coach

Former coach for swimmers ages 7–11 through Cerritos Aquatics Club, helping young athletes develop technique, confidence, and consistency in the water.

Head Swim Coach

Led varsity and junior varsity swim programs at Oxford Academy, coordinating practices, competitions, and communication with students, parents, and school staff.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor

Certified to train and certify lifeguards in water rescue, surveillance, and emergency response protocols.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Certified to teach structured swim progression using American Red Cross methodology for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.

First Aid & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator use.

American Sign Language

Certified in ASL, allowing full communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing swimmers and their families.

Background Check Available

A current background check is available upon request for any family who requires it.

Working With Children

Calm, Adaptive Instruction

Wendy has experience teaching swimmers with different learning styles and ability levels.

She is certified in American Sign Language and welcomes deaf and hard-of-hearing swimmers. Her background also includes teaching special needs participants and working with Special Olympic athletes.

Every child learns at a different pace. Wendy adapts instruction to match each swimmer’s comfort level while keeping lessons structured, calm, and safety-focused.

How Wendy Teaches

A Calm, Structured Approach

Safety First, Always

Every lesson begins with a safety review. Wendy keeps instruction calm and structured so children feel secure before they feel challenged.

Calm Over Speed

Progress is measured by confidence, not speed. Wendy never rushes a child past their comfort level.

Parent Partnership

Parents are welcome to observe every lesson. Wendy provides a brief summary afterward so families understand what was covered and what comes next.

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