About Our Team
Our dedicated team of instructors work with people of all ages, starting at 6 months, to develop safety skills and proper swimming technique.
About Us
Our Mission
We are bringing a unique method of swim instruction to Southeastern Idaho that is specifically designed to help all ages develop the ability to interact safely with water. We offer lessons for infants, toddlers, and non-swimmers that give them the skills to safely interact with water and prepare them to use correct swimming technique. Whether you are looking for more family confidence on your summer vacation, or preparing your child for a future swim team, we are ready and able to help you reach your goals. We specialize in working with babies and toddlers on self-rescue in case of emergency. Drowning continues to be the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4. Studies have found that swim lessons that put safety first can be an added layer of protection and lowers the chances of a child ending up in a drowning accident.
Our Founders
Meet the Founders
Emilee
Head instructor and Co-founder
Emilee is our head instructor and co-founder at Mountain Wave Swimming. She has spent the past eight years teaching stroke technique and water safety skills to children and adults ranging in age from 2 months to 60 years old, and particularly loves working with infants and kids with special needs. As a child and young adult she competed on various competitive swim teams, including the Rigby HS (Rigby, ID) and Kelly Walsh HS (Casper, WY) varsity swim teams.
This spring, Emilee will be teaching in the afternoons/evenings, and some Thursday and Saturday mornings. She will also be assisting with Mommy and Me, Group Lessons, training new instructors, and managing the office.
Allyson
Co-founder
Allyson is our cofounder at Mountain Wave Swim School. She was first introduced to Water Safety Lessons a few years ago when she took her, then, 2-year old little boy to them. While he loved the water, he had snuck away many times to try and jump in alone. She was amazed at the progress he made and how quickly he became independent in the water. She had taught swim lessons for five years previously but quickly decided she wanted to be trained in Water Safety as well! She teaches lessons in Utah at private pools.
Our Instructors
Meet the Instructors
Elizabeth
Instructor - Rigby facility
I am studying at BYUI, with a major in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have enjoyed swimming throughout my life, I started competitive swim in middle school and high school. I was the swim team captain for my last two years of high school. I enjoy my independence in the water, and I want to help other children experience that same comfort of being independent. I plan to live in Rexburg, with my husband, until I graduate from BYUI!
This spring I am teaching Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings!
What parents are saying: “Elizabeth is soft spoken, kind, and earned the trust of my panicky son easily. I feel like she did a good job pushing him while giving him the control. We were very grateful to her.”
Alexa
Instructor - Rigby facility
Hi! I’m Alexa DelHoyo! I currently live in Rexburg with my husband, and I am an English Education major at BYU-I. I am one of the head istructors at Mountain Wave swimming, I have over six years of experience teaching swim lessons, and have been swimming for 14 years. I love having fun and singing songs in my classes!! I look forward to meeting you!
This spring I am teaching Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings! I will also be assisting with Mommy and Me, Group Lessons, and working in the office!
What parents are saying: “I love her style- incorporating songs (“I’m a little pancake” while floating) and chants (“Humpty Dumpty” when jumping into the water) into the lessons really helps my girls focus on the task at hand and stay calm in the water.”
Ready to Get Involved?
Give us a call or contact us if you have any questions, or schedule a time online for your child to receive lessons.
Our Blog
Latest Articles
My Child Is Crying During Their Lesson! What Do I Do?
Why is your child crying? If you have kids, or even have been around kids, you know that there are infinite reasons why they might burst into tears. We have all seen the posts of children crying over the color of a plate or because their parent wouldn’t let them eat...
Advocating for Your Child
If there is one thing we have learned from working with children, it is that every child is unique! And nobody knows your child better than you do. We have made it our mission to help kids learn how to be safe and independent in the water. We train on personality...
What makes a GREAT swim instructor?
When Emilee and I decided to bring this “safety first” technique of swim instruction to southeastern Idaho, we knew that we were going to be faced with a lot of decisions. With that in mind, we decided that no matter what, the one thing we would always keep as a top...
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“My daughter is difficult when it comes to water, but the instructor at mountain wave swimming is AMAZING and works so well with her. They use every minute of her lesson to teach her and help her. They don’t waste any time on crying, they just teach. My daughter has improved SO much in just 5 lessons. So impressed. Highly recommend.”
“I was so happy with the results from Mountain Wave Swimming. My daughter is now much more comfortable in the water and doesn’t mind it getting in her ears which was a problem before. Her instructor was very patient through all ten lessons. Would highly recommend them to anyone!”
“We love mountain wave swimming! Emilee is so patient and really tried to help figure out the best way to help each of my girls learn of according to their personality. She earns the kids trust and makes it fun. It was fun to watch my 4 year old learn that she can do hard things and watch her confidence grow!”