Meet our team

Katie Mervyn

Lead Instructor and Coordinator 

Hi, I'm Katie! I grew up swimming in Kelowna, BC, and have spent the past seven years training swimmers in competitive swim clubs. Throughout my coaching career, I’ve worked with athletes of all levels—from young beginners just learning to swim to high-performing competitors.

For the past four years, I’ve been teaching backyard swim lessons, and I absolutely love it! My passion for helping others build confidence in the water led me to expand my team, allowing more swimmers to develop their skills and fall in love with swimming.

Lachlan 

Instructor 

Hi! I’m a competitive swimmer with years of high-level experience in the sport. In addition to my own training, I coach at the Kelowna Aquajets, helping swimmers of all levels improve their technique, confidence, and speed. I’m passionate about the sport and love sharing what I’ve learned through years of training and competition. Whether it’s mastering the basics or working on advanced techniques, I bring energy, focus, and fun to every session.

Lisa 

Instructor

Hi, my name's Lisa! I’ve loved swimming for as long as I can remember. From cannonballs in the lake to racing laps for my team to guarding the beach as a lifeguard, the water has always felt like home. Because of this, I’ve had the privilege of coaching with the Kelowna Aquajets and teaching lessons at the YMCA. After working with a variety of swimmers, I’ve discovered that swimming is more than just strokes and techniques. It’s also about building confidence, staying safe, and having a blast. So my goal is always the same: to make each lesson so fun you’ll come to love swimming like I do!

Certifications

  • Bronze Medallion

  • Bronze Cross

  • Standard First Aid & CPR

  • National Lifeguard

  • National Lifeguard – Waterpark

  • Water Safety Instructor

  • NCCP Safe Sport Training (National Coaching Certification Program)

  • NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (National Coaching Certification Program)