Welcome to Our Swim Program!
We’re thrilled to have you join the Piedmont Swim Team family! Our team of dedicated swim instructors is here to ensure a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
All instructors complete six weeks of comprehensive training with our Lead Instructor before teaching classes, ensuring that every lesson meets our high standards. Our Senior Instructors—with four or more years of experience—bring invaluable knowledge and also mentor our Junior Instructors.
Whether you're dipping your toes in for the first time or training to refine your stroke, our instructors are here to guide, encourage, and celebrate your progress every step of the way.
Let’s make waves together — welcome aboard!
Instructor Levels
- Junior Instructor: Less than 4 years of experience
- Senior Instructor: 4 or more years of experience
Meet Our Instructors
| Name | Biography |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Livermore | Charlotte attends Berkeley High School and has been part of Piedmont for over 3 years. This is her second year teaching swim lessons with Piedmont Swim Team, and she's excited to kick off the summer season. |
| Abigail Jacoby | Abigail is a student at Piedmont High School and has been with Piedmont Swim Team for 8+ years. She’s teaching swim lessons for the first time this summer and can’t wait to get started. |
| Brooke Patchen | Brooke is a rising Senior at Piedmont High School and has been swimming competitively for 7 years. A certified Red Cross lifeguard and CPR-trained, she has lots of experience working with children. Whether it’s through babysitting, volunteering, or being a big sister, Brooke brings warmth and enthusiasm to every lesson. |
| Max Rebro | Max attends Oakland Tech High School and has been part of Piedmont for 8+ years. Now in his third year of teaching swim lessons, Max also serves as an assistant coach for the team’s developmental program. |
| Jiselle Souza | Jiselle is a student at Oakland Tech and has spent over 4 years with Piedmont. This is her second year teaching swim lessons, and she’s also an assistant for the developmental team. |
| Zoe Clancy Clavere | Zoe is the Lead Instructor for Piedmont Swim Team’s lesson school and a senior coach for the team. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she works with swimmers at every level—from beginners to elite competitors. Her lessons fill quickly, so don’t wait to sign up! |
| Zach Blanchard | Zach grew up in Southern California, where he swam and surfed competitively for 14 years. Since 2017, he’s been a passionate swim instructor, helping swimmers of all ages gain confidence in the water. |
| Kelly Hunter | Kelly attends Diablo Valley College and has taught swim lessons for 4 years. She also assists in Piedmont Swim Team’s Precompetitive, Developmental, and Age Group programs, bringing a well-rounded coaching presence to every session. |
