Meet The Team

Name: Goldfish Swim School - Northwest Hills
Address: 8038 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX, 78731, US
Telephone: 7372324996

Jardin T.

Regional Operations Manager

Jardin T.

Regional Operations Manager

Hey yall!

My name is Jardin, and I’m the current Regional Operations Manager for Goldfish Swim School here in Central TX, helping oversee 2 locations in Austin and 1 in San Antonio. I’ve worked for Goldfish for the last year and a half, and while my background isn’t necessarily in aquatics, I have over 15+ years of experience in Sales + Operations as well as 7+ years in Regional Leadership Management, Sales Training, and Leadership Development.

I have loved learning the in’s and out’s of our curriculum which leans into the importance of swim lessons + have received both my Lifeguard Certification and CPO Certification (pool operations) with Goldfish during my time here to continue my own development in the aquatics field.

When I’m not at work, you can find hanging out with my partner Anthony and our sweet dachshund Darrell, or working out at Rumble and learning new boxing skills! I can’t wait to see and meet you in one of my stores soon!
Jayd M.

Assistant General Manager

Jayd M.

Assistant General Manager

Jayd has spent the past 13 years serving Austin families through swim instruction and water safety education. As Assistant General Manager, she is passionate about building confident swimmers, developing strong teams, and creating safer communities in and around the water. The relationships she builds with students, families, and staff continue to fuel her commitment to the mission every day. When she’s off the pool deck, you’ll find her hiking local trails, kayaking on Town Lake, or relaxing at home with her husband and three cats
Lizzy

Event + Marketing Manager: South Austin + Northwest Hills

Lizzy

Event + Marketing Manager: South Austin + Northwest Hills
Keli

Front Desk | Lifeguard

Keli

Front Desk | Lifeguard

Hi yall! My name is Keli and you can find me at the front desk or life guarding at Goldfish, where I’ve worked for a year and a half now.

I’m currently studying Leadership online at Texas A&M Texarkana, and I love practicing photography in my spare time. My favorite part of being at Goldfish is watching our swimmers grow in confidence and master new skills — their success makes every splash worth it! 💙🐠 can’t wait to meet you in school!
Saida L.

Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard | Front Desk

Saida L.

Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard | Front Desk

Hi, I’m Saida!!!

I’ve been working at Goldfish for over a year and a half and have never stopped loving it! My favorite moments happen while building bonds with swimmers and their families, in and out of the water. I love seeing my swimmers progress and gain confidence in themselves. My favorite color is green, and I have a dog and a cat. Neither of them like to swim, but I do. I learned to swim when I was three and have been in the water since, swimming competitively and just for fun!!
Yasmine

Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Yasmine

Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Yasmine!

I’ve been teaching at Goldfish for a little over a year and I love helping swimmers feel confident in the water while also having tons of fun. My favorite moments are seeing swimmers overcoming challenges and celebrating. In my free time I love hanging out with friends, reading, and watching my movies. Excited to meet your swimmer!
Shannon

Manager On Duty | Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Shannon

Manager On Duty | Deck Supervisor | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hi yall, I’m Shannon!

I’ve worked for Goldfish for over 6 years now and have loved every minute of it :). I started in Chicago freshman year of highschool and teaching kids has been a passion of mine ever since! I love watching Bluey with my big sister (Bingo’s my fave) y puedo hablar un poco de español. Can’t wait to see you guys in the pool soon! 🐠
Aria B

Swim Instructor

Aria B

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Aria! While I am new to working at Goldfish, I have experience teaching swim lessons and I love getting to help kids learn new skills. My goal is to help kids become more confident and have a fun and safe time in the water! When I’m not teaching, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and painting with watercolors. I’m excited to meet you!
Nicole U.

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Nicole U.

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hello I’m Nicole!!!I’ve been an instructor here at Goldfish for almost a year now, and I’ve enjoyed every second of it! I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years and I’m so excited to share my love for swimming onto all the kiddos!
When I’m not in the pool I am most likely playing video games, hanging out with my friends, or taking a nap <3
Ray Z.

Swim Instructor

Ray Z.

Swim Instructor

Hi I’m Ray! I come from a waterpolo/swim background. I recently joined Goldfish Swim School and my favorite part would be getting to see the progression of each kiddo gain their confidence in the water as they hit milestones throughout each level. That excitement and eagerness they get the moment class begins is always great to experience. In my free time I love to craft and hangout with friends and family. Can’t wait to meet your swimmer !🐡
Harris K.

Swim Force Coach | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Harris K.

Swim Force Coach | Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hello! I’m Harris, I’ve been a teacher at Goldfish for over three years and was a competitive swimmer for seven years prior. I love seeing kids progress through skills in class and watching their smiles as they accomplish new moves. In my free time I like going to the gym, and I like finding cool cars throughout Austin! Can’t wait to meet you!
Jaylen W.

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Jaylen W.

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hey, I’m Jaylen.

I’ve been teaching swim lessons for 6 months at Goldfish, but I’ve been swimming competitively since I was 7. I love pushing kids to be their best in the water and succeed in ways they never could have imagined. I love playing games and watching sports in my free time. I can’t wait to meet your swimmer!
Tumai

Swim Instructor

Tumai

Swim Instructor

Hi guys I’m Tumai!

I’ve been teaching swim lessons at Goldfish for a few months now and I love helping kids feel comfortable in the water with learning new skills. Im bilingual in both English and French, and I love to cook in my free time! Can’t wait to meet you in the pool! 🐠
Mat D

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Mat D

Swim Instructor | Lifeguard

Hi guys, I’m Mathew and I’ve been a swim instructor at Goldfish Northwest Hills for almost 10 months now!

I have two kids, Calvin and Lily, who both also swim at Goldfish – they’re in Glider 2 and Glider 1, so feel free to say to me and/or them when you see us all in class! My favorite color is blue, and my favorite skill to teach is the Superman – can’t wait to meet your swimmer on deck!
Rosie M

Swim Instructor

Rosie M

Swim Instructor