Passionate. Professional. Proven.
For over 20 years, Young Swimming School has been dedicated to teaching swimming in Auckland. Our coaches combine extensive experience, competitive success, and a true passion for helping swimmers of all levels grow — both in and out of the pool.
Four Progressive Levels
Our Learn to Swim program offers 1-hour classes designed for students aged 6 and above. We provide four progressive levels, each focused on building essential skills step by step. Our coaches nurture every child to grow in confidence, develop strong swimming technique, and most importantly, enjoy the water.
Beginner
Focuses on building foundational water confidence and basic swimming skills.
Swimmers learn to kick using a kickboard while developing comfort and confidence in the water. This level is the perfect starting point for new swimmers aged 6+ who are beginning their swimming journey.
Beginner+
Focuses on developing stroke technique without flotation aids.
Swimmers can swim 25 metres freestyle and backstroke independently, building endurance while refining basic stroke technique with increased confidence.
Intermediate
Focuses on mastering multiple strokes with proper technique.
Swimmers can swim 25 metres freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke with correct form. This level emphasises stroke refinement and building swimming stamina across all learned strokes.
Advanced
Focuses on fluent swimming across all major strokes, with the introduction of butterfly.
Swimmers can swim 25 metres freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke fluently, and are beginning to learn butterfly. This level emphasises advanced technique refinement and competitive stroke development.
Class Structure & Schedule
Located at Glenfield Pool, our structured program provides comprehensive swimming education for students aged 6-13. Learn more about our class times, structure, and progressive development approach.
Class Structure
Class Schedule
Progressive Development
Meet Our Coaching Team
Our experienced coaches combine competitive excellence with a passion for teaching. Each brings unique expertise and proven results in developing swimmers at all levels.
Young Cho
Head Coach & Founder
Experience:
- Over 40 years of coaching experience
- Graduate of a Physical Education high school (Swimming Major) in Korea
- University major in Physical Education; Graduate degree in Sports Psychology
- Founder of Young Swimming School and Young Swimming Club (over 20 years in Auckland)
- Head Coach of Auckland's best junior squad
Samuel Lee
Senior Coach
Experience:
- Engineering graduate from Auckland University
- Works as an engineer and a youth swimming coach
- Started swimming at age 7
- Specializes in Breaststroke
- Numerous awards with the NorthShore Swimming Club and Auckland region
Joshua Lee
Senior Coach
Experience:
- Graduate of Massey University (Department of Aeronautics)
- Airline professional and youth swimming coach
- Started swimming at age 9
- Specializes in Butterfly and Freestyle
- Multiple award winner with NorthShore Swimming Club and Auckland region
Jimin Lee
Coach
Experience:
- Psychology student at Auckland University
- Young swimming coach with strong local recognition
- Specializes in Breaststroke
- Multiple award winner at North Shore Swimming Club, backed by a strong national-level competition background
Joseph Shin
Coach
Experience:
- Law student at the University of Auckland
- Renowned as one of Auckland's top breaststrokers
- Multiple award winner at North Shore Swimming Club, backed by a strong national-level competition background
Amy Lee
Junior Coach
Experience:
- Graduated from a Sports High School
- Bachelor’s degree from Korea National Sport University
- Attended Korea National Sport University as a student-athlete, selected based on athletic performance
- Experienced in teaching beginner-level children; patient, supportive, and skilled in building confidence from the basics
Jihu Lee
Junior Coach
Experience:
- Medical student at Auckland University
- Specializes in short distance freestyle
- Youth coaching experience
- Multiple award winner at North Shore Swimming Club, backed by a strong national-level competition background
Harira Won
Junior Coach
Experience:
- Specialist in butterfly
- Auckland butterfly record holder
- Junior coaching experience
- Multiple award winner at North Shore Swimming Club
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