Former D1 swimmer. Aquatics professional. Mom of four.

Swimming has been part of my life since childhood— swimming competitively from ages 5–18 and then I went on to compete as a Division I student-athlete at Rider University.

After graduating, I began coaching and became an Aquatics Director in New Jersey, where I spent eight years building and leading innovative swim programs. During that time, I redesigned swim curriculum, launched a new lesson academy, created water-survival programming, and developed adaptive swim lessons in partnership with Faces 4 Autism.

In 2022, as a mom and aquatics professional, I saw a growing need for convenient, high-quality swim instruction and founded Island Aquatics NJ, LLC. What began as a one-woman operation has quickly grown into a team of instructors serving families throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

As a mom of four, I understand the importance of safety, confidence, and convenience. Our mission is simple: to help the next generation learn to swim, survive, and love the water.

Kirsten is a teacher relocating to the South Jersey Area from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelors degree in Physical Education. For the past two years she has taught P.E. in both elementary and secondary environments. Through her teaching, she has gained experience teaching children with a wide range of skills, behaviors and backgrounds.

Kirsten has been involved with the sport of swimming since she was 5. She took a greater interest in competitive swimming at age 12. She swam for Ocean Pines Swim Team as well as Stephen Decatur High School, contributing to the athletic success of both teams.

At age 15, she began volunteer coaching the younger swimmers on the team, as well as volunteering during a local water safety program. As the years went on, she eventually became an assistant age group coach for Ocean Pines Swim team, focusing on ages groups 4-8 years old.

While Kirsten loves the competitive aspect of swimming, she believes it’s an important life skill. Kirsten is passionate about providing effective yet FUN instruction that helps developing swimmers build confidence in their abilities and skills to help them survive in emergencies.

Alexis is a rising Junior at Kutztown University, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is the oldest of 5 siblings and a local to Margate, NJ. During school breaks and the summer season, Alexis also works at a local daycare and summer camp.

As a child, Alexis learned to swim and adapt to water and continues to have a love for the water. She has swam for the Margate Sharks, under Coach Alicia, before moving onto her high school swimming career with Ocean City High School. Alexis also worked under Alicia as lifeguard at a local community center from 2018-2022.

Alexis is great with kids, especially since her youngest sibling is 4 years old. During Alexis’ free time, she loves offering her time up to babysit as well!

We are so excited to have Alexis join our team this summer season, as she will be traveling to our beloved clients homes within the Atlantic County and Cape May County Areas.