Coaching Staff

 
All SwimAmerica programs are run by Professional Swimming Coaches who are dedicated to the sport & science of swimming and are members of the American Swimming Coaches Association.

Coach Jim Finley
SwimAmerica Program Director


Coach Jim Finley is the founder and prgram Director of  SwimAmerica Bay Shore, and Head Coach of the Bluefish Swim Club. Coach Jim has been a professional swim coach for over 25 years and is an active Lifetime member of the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) and certified WaterBabies Instructor. During that time he has coached for the following organizations: Assistant coach for the Central Islip HS Swim Team, Age-Group coach for the Central Islip HS varisty Teams, Central Islip Aquatics, Age-Group coach for the Long Island Express swim team, Head Coach of the Hauppauge Sea Eagles and Head Coach of the Suffolk Masters swim program. Still active in swimming, Jim is a member of the East End Masters Swim Team. Coach Jim also is an active in Mountain Biking and Triathlons.

Coach Kathy Finley
SwimAmerica Site Supervisor


Coach Kathy has been coaching swim lessons for over 10 years is a Lifetime member of the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) and certified WaterBabies Instructor. Caoch Kathy runs the day-to-day operations of the Swim School, coaches and runs the internal training seminars at SwimAmerica.

Coach Catarina

Coach Catarina has been with SwimAmerica for 5 years and has been a great asset to our program.  She works well with the kids and provides a great balance between working hard and having fun with the children!

Coach Grace

Coach Grace has been coaching young swimmers here at SwimAmerica for 3 years.  She has a great work ethic with the children and has provided our program with many strengths and smiles over the past couple of years.

Coach Lauren

Coach Lauren came to our program 2 years ago with a great attitude and a desire to work with kids in the water.  Her teaching style is full of caring and attention to detail.  She works very well with the children and produces many personal achievements with her classes.

Coach Allie

Coach Brittany