Hayley Church

Aquatic Manager

Hayley Church is a Lifeguarding Expert and Aquatic Manager based in Southern California. She is the owner of two lifeguarding and swimming academies, Cooksey's Lifeguard & Swim Academy, LLC, which she founded in 2011, and Happy Swimmers, which she acquired in 2023. Hayley has been a lifeguard and swim instructor since 2007 and has dedicated her career to teaching people of all ages how to swim. Hayley and her team offer lifeguards and programming such as swim camp counselors, swim lessons, and water aerobics classes to clients of all sizes from large organizations to private homes.

Education

  • M.S., California State University, Northridge, Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  • Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

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Co-authored Articles (16)

How to

Swim the Butterfly Stroke

The butterfly stroke is one of the most difficult swimming strokes. It is sometimes referred to as "Fly" for short. Although it is the second fastest stroke when done properly by a skilled athlete, it requires a very exa...

How to

Put on a Swim Cap

Wearing a swim (or swimming) cap has various advantages, such as helping to keep some of the heavily chlorinated pool water off your hair, helping to keep your hair out of your face while you swim, and helping to lessen ...

How to Do the Dolphin Kick

The ultimate guide to learning and improving your dolphin kickYou've probably seen Olympic Swimmers use that motion that propels them forward underwater after diving in, and at the underwater turns. The Dolphin Kick mig...

How to

Hold Your Breath Underwater

Whether you want to hold your breath to impress your friends or be a faster swimmer, you'll need to practice holding your breath for long periods of time. Proper breathing techniques will help you be able to stay underwa...

How to

Swim Underwater Without Holding Your Nose

Learning how to swim underwater without holding your nose is really easy to do. You can build up your confidence by submerging your nose underwater by using a shallow pool, bathtub, or even a sink. To practice swimming a...

How to

Do a Flip Turn (Freestyle)

Learning the flip turn is essential if you want to take your swimming to the next level. Even if you only swim casually, perfecting your flip turn can help you settle into the rhythm of your laps and provide a burst of p...

How to

Do an Open Turn in Swimming

Whether you are swimming competitively or just doing laps in a pool, it is important to know how to do an open turn. When you are swimming a lap and reach the pool wall, an open turn will allow you to quickly turn around...

How to

Do the Dolphin Stroke Underwater

The dolphin stroke is based on the undulating, powerful dolphin kick. It’s a tricky motion that uses the whole body, but it can help you swim much faster once you’ve mastered it.. 29 September 2022. Based on research...

How to

Do a Surface Dive

Diving down towards the bottom of a pool (or other body of water) doesn't have to involve diving boards or even getting out of the water! This article explains how to do a surface dive, which is a dive from the surface o...

How to

Front Float Safely

Nailing the front float is an important step in your swimming journey. Since it’s the foundation for so many other swim styles, like the breaststroke, the freestyle, and the butterfly, learning how to front float safel...

How to Cover Your Ears While Swimming (and Get Water Out)

There’s almost nothing more annoying than getting water lodged in your ears when you go swimming. You’re out having a good time, but the extra moisture in your ear can drive you crazy and ruin your day. What’s wor...

How to

Prepare for Your First Adult Swim Lessons

Learning how to swim can be both easy and difficult for adults. While adults are able to grasp certain concepts better than children, they are often plagued with low-confidence and uncertainty. Their fears of what they m...

How to

Teach Diving

Teaching someone to dive can be a challenge, as your student can injure themself if they haven't mastered the proper stance. Demonstrating the diving stance on land and showing them a kneeling dive can help a swimmer get...

How to

Fit Swimming Goggles

Whether you're a serious or casual swimmer, your swimming goggles are important. Constantly adjusting them can be a big nuisance, and the wrong pair can really hamper how much you end up enjoying your swimming experience...

How to

Do a Flip Turn (Backstroke)

Are you on a swim team? Do you want to flip turn just for fun? Did your last swim meet not go so well because of a really bad flip turn? Have you gotten disqualified for a flip turn? Can you do a freestyle flip turn? Fre...

How to

Do a Dive

Diving is a really useful skill, whether you’re hanging out at the pool or taking your swimming knowledge to the next level. Before you start diving, double-check that you’re in a safe area with a lot of clear deep w...