Serenity Swimming

As we move into celebrating one year of operation, the three staff members who have been with Serenity Swimming since the beginning were asked to reflect on their experience and this is what they had to say;

Cidney- Senior Instructor/ Social Media Manager (new)/ Level 2 SW Certified

"Working at Serenity Swimming has become one of my favorite parts of the day. I look forward to my time teaching kids of all different abilities and being able to share my life long passion for swimming with my students. The company culture at Serenity Swimming is unlike any other position I have held in the past; it truly does feel like a big family. We are all involved in keeping things running smoothly throughout the day and supporting each other in any way we can. I have held my RBT certification for nearly 5 years now and getting to be able to better support kiddos with different needs in this setting has been immensely rewarding. I am beyond proud of Jenni and all that she has accomplished in bringing her vision to life and I look forward to the many years to come for us and our community."

Lauren- Aquatic Fitness Instructor/ Assistant Manager/ Level 2 SW Certified

"One year ago, I walked into Serenity Swimming for what I thought would be just another swim‑instructing job. Instead, I was welcomed into a swim facility that isn’t just here to teach individuals how to swim, but to help them stay safe, make smart choices in and around the water, and carry their confidence far beyond their lessons and into the world.
My name is Lauren, and over the past year I’ve had the joy of teaching 1:1 private lessons, leading our pre‑swim teams, and running our aquatic fitness classes. With my background in Exercise Science, I’ve been able to bring biomechanics, motor learning, injury prevention, and conditioning directly into the water, helping swimmers move efficiently, safely, and confidently.
As a graduate Exercise Science student, my favorite part of the job has become our aquatic fitness classes. I love bringing evidence‑based training principles into the pool and showing people just how powerful water can be for strength, mobility, and overall wellness.
Most of all, I love knowing that I get to teach individuals of all ages and abilities a fun, empowering, and truly lifesaving skill.
Here’s to year one — and many more to come!"

Sami- Senior Instructor

"I joined the Serenity Swimming family in August 2025 and immediately felt welcomed and valued. It had been 10 years since I had last taught swim lessons, and it felt wonderful to have swimming back in my life. Each week, I look forward to being in the pool and working with my swim students. I also enjoy seeing and collaborating with the other instructors as we support one another and help our students succeed.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience has been watching children develop their skills, gain confidence, and become safer in the water. Seeing their growth over time is incredibly fulfilling.
It has been a pleasure working for Jenni, an owner who genuinely cares about her employees' well-being and happiness. She has clearly poured her heart into Serenity Swimming and the Frederick community. Jenni cares not only about me as an employee but also as a person, and she has shown the same care and interest in my children.
Jenni has created a truly unique swim lesson environment. It is the first place where I have taught exclusively one-on-one lessons that focus on each child's individual growth and progress. Rather than simply checking off swim skills, we are continually building confidence, improving technique, and reinforcing water safety in a way that meets each child where they are.
I feel very fortunate to be part of the Serenity Swimming family and am excited to see what the future holds under Jenni's leadership."

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION

On Friday June 6, 2025 Serenity Swimming opened its doors to welcome families from all over the greater Frederick area and beyond looking to foster a positive relationship with the water in many different capacities.

Over the first year of operation Serenity Swimming has grown substantially, now employing 10 swim instructors and serving nearly 300 families, open 7 days a week for private lessons, group aquatic workouts and pre-swim team training. The staff employed at Serenity have diverse backgrounds including RBT certification and Exercise Science allowing them to understand and adapt to a multitude of swimmers needs including but not limited to; physical ailments, special needs, injuries and anxieties surrounding the water. In addition to complex and differing qualifications, all swim instructors employed at Serenity Swimming are American Red Cross lifeguard certified along with 3 instructors having earned Level 2 Adaptive Swim Whisperers Certifications through the Swim Angelfish Program.

Jenni Hoover (owner and water whisperer extraordinaire) has worked tirelessly to set Serenity Swimming apart from other swim schools. Part of her dream in opening a swim school was to share her passion for the sport with those around her and educate as many people as possible about the importance of water safety. Working a full schedule of her own private lessons has been an unwavering priority for Jenni to remain involved in her business and community which has promoted a positive staff morale. How often have you wished your boss knew what it was like to work in your shoes?; well Jenni does. In recognition of all of the hard work that has been put into making Serenity Swimming what it is, Jenni was awarded the title of SBA Baltimore District Office’s 2026 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year.

As we reflect on the past year of operation, we want to thank all of the families who have trusted us in being a part of their journey through swimming no matter how big or small. While it has been an incredible year for Serenity, we know this is just the beginning of the legacy we plan to leave in our community and we hope that if anyone has been considering taking the leap into lessons, they do it feet first into our pool.

(Written by Cidney SH)

Looking for a Friday evening swim lesson spot?
Jose currently has a limited number of Friday evening openings available starting this week through end of Aug!

✔ Bilingual- English and Spanish
✔ Children or adults
Book on the customer portal: https://portal.iclasspro.com/serenityswimming/classes?programs=61&instructors=9&openings=1

Big congratulations to Cidney on earning her Level 2 Swim Whisperers® Certification! 🎉

Cidney has continued growing her skills and knowledge so she can better support swimmers of all abilities. We are so proud of her dedication, patience, and commitment to creating positive learning experiences in the pool every day.

Way to go, Cidney!

Our 2 summer swim instructors from last year are back!

Emily R is back for a limited time before heading off to grad school and currently has openings:
• This Monday & Thursday evening
• Next Saturday & Sunday
Book
https://portal.iclasspro.com/serenityswimming/appointments/1

Jessica is also back and has openings:
• Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday evenings
• Sunday afternoons
Book
https://portal.iclasspro.com/serenityswimming/classes?programs=61&instructors=7&openings=1

We’ll also be adding some daytime summer openings with Jessica soon! We suggest starting now, and let us know the daytime desired. She will be with us through mid-July before heading to grad school as well.

If you’ve been waiting for evening or weekend availability, now is a great time to grab a spot!

Our next session of Water Aerobics starts this week! Monday 12pm, Monday 7:30pm, or Friday 12:45pm
Limited spots- register at https://portal.iclasspro.com/serenityswimming/classes?programs=68

Our conference starts nice and early. Lauren and Jenni ready to jump into the pool at 6:30 am!

This week, Jenni and Lauren are attending the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference in Florida! We love continuing our education and learning from industry leaders so we can bring new ideas, techniques, and knowledge back to our swimmers and programs.

Happy Mother's Day! Today the kids loved showing Mom their swim skills and then picking out and giving Mom a rose after their swim lesson!