Meet Our Instructors
Meet the amazing instructors and founder behind SafeSwimLA! Our team is passionate about creating fun, encouraging, and memorable swim experiences while helping swimmers of all ages grow their confidence and skills in the water. We bring energy, patience, and dedication into every lesson to ensure each swimmer feels supported, motivated, and excited to learn.
Founder of SSLA
Jocelyn Garcia
Jocelyn Garcia is the CEO and founder of SafeSwimLA. She has been involved in swimming since the age of 10 and has continued to grow her experience through years of teaching swim lessons and coaching swim team athletes.
Her passion for teaching and working with children inspired her to build SafeSwimLA into a welcoming and professional swim program serving families throughout Los Angeles and the Valley area. Jocelyn is committed to creating personalized lessons that help swimmers progress at their own pace while making each experience enjoyable, motivating, and memorable.
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard
Rodrigo De Souza
As a dedicated swim instructor and certified lifeguard, I’ve spent the past 4 years teaching children the joys and importance of swimming. I believe learning to swim should be fun, engaging, and empowering, not just another task. My goal is to create a positive, supportive environment where every child can build confidence and develop at their own pace. With patience, creativity, and energy, I’ve helped many young swimmers grow from nervous beginners into strong, confident swimmers. Each lesson is designed to be both enjoyable and impactful, instilling a lifelong love for swimming and water safety.
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard
Aren Malekian
I’m Aren Malekian, and I’ve been passionate about basketball and swimming for over 12 years. I played both competitively, including two years on my high school swim team and four years of high school basketball. For the past three ears, I’ve coached young athletes in both sports, helping them grow in skill and confidence. I enjoy working with kids and focus on teaching values like hard work, perseverance, and teamwork to make a lasting, positive impact.