Kim Shults
Learn-to-Swim Specialist

Over 30 years of experience

Kim Shults has been providing customized swim lessons for all ages and abilities since 1991. She is an innovator in swimming instruction for people with autism and those overcoming water phobias. Her successful record of aquatic breakthroughs inspired her to found Face in Water, a non-profit organization that helps individuals develop lifesaving swimming and water safety skills. She has a California Teaching Credential in English and focuses on bringing aquatic health education to the home and the classroom.

Kim is very passionate about helping people of all ages develop a love and respect for water to improve their quality of life. Dive deeper into Kim’s Mission below.

SwimKim’s Mission

Creating a Healthy Relationship with Water

Nurturing Respect for the Water

Overcoming Fear

Learning How to Swim for All Ages

Improving Quality of Life

Drowning is Preventable

SwimKim by Kim Shults Mission: Learning How to Swim for All Ages

SwimKim.com by Kim Shults Mission: Improving Quality of Life

Speaking Engagements

Kim has spoken at the following conferences:

Organizations

Kim is a member of the following organizations:

United States Masters Swimming: Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor

Certified in Lifeguarding,
CPR, First Aid and AED

Member of the Association of Aquatic Professionals

Member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Kim’s Specialties

Kim Shults speaking at the 2023 California Water Safety Summit

Consulting for Organizations

Kim Shults has consulted for various organizations, such as the American Red Cross, as a subject matter expert.

To engage Kim’s consulting services, please email kim@swimkim.com or fill out the form below.

Adult Breakthrough Sessions

Kim is available for Adult Breakthrough Sessions upon request. Kim is passionate about teaching adults swimming skills not just for survival, but to improve their quality of life. Read her Resources for Adults blog for inspiration.

To reach out to Kim regarding her availability, please email kim@swimkim.com or fill out the form below.

Kim Shults, Learn-to-Swim Instructor and innovator behind swimkim.com, holding a Swimming and Water Safety Skills Card and Wrist Coil

Guides & Resources for Parents

Kim’s main initiative is to prevent drowning and to teach children to love and respect the water through guided parental education.

To gain resources, please read the Resources for Parents blog, check out the Resources tab above, and visit Kim’s Learn-to-Swim Collection.