Private Swim Lessons in Austin — One-on-One Instruction for Any Age.
Private swim lessons in Austin at Tom’s are the most direct path to improvement for any swimmer who needs more individual attention than a group class can provide — whether that is an adult learning to swim for the first time, a child working through a specific challenge, or a developing swimmer who wants to accelerate through levels. Instruction is built around the individual in front of the instructor, not a curriculum that has to serve four students at once.
Private lessons are $85 per session. Semi-private (two students) are $120 per session or $60 per child. Buy 5 get 1 free on both. Adults and semi-private bookings are by phone or email only. Call (512) 451-3425 →
Program at a Glance
| Ages | 2 years – Adult |
| Private lesson | $85 per session · 1 student · Book online at austinswim.com |
| Semi-private | $120 per session ($60/child) · Max 2 students · Book by phone or email |
| Bundle | Buy 5 get 1 free · applies to both private and semi-private |
| Placement assessment | $42.50 · half-price private lesson · recommended if unsure of group class level |
| Adult lessons | Available as private appointments · contact the shop to schedule |
| Pool | 91–92°F heated indoor pool · 10 yards · year-round |
| Booking | Private lessons: book online at austinswim.com · Semi-private and adult: call (512) 451-3425 or email swim@tomsscuba.com |
Book online or call us to get scheduled.
Private lessons are bookable online. Semi-private and adult lessons require a phone call or email to coordinate scheduling.
Book Private Lesson → Call for Semi-Private or Adult →Private Lessons Work for Everyone. They Are Essential for Some.
Adult swimmers of any ability
Private lessons are the only swim instruction path we offer for adults. Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, returning after years away, overcoming a fear of water, or refining technique for fitness or open water swimming — instruction is tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
Kids who benefit from one-on-one attention
Some children learn faster with dedicated instruction. Others are working through specific anxiety or skill gaps that are difficult to address in a group setting. Private lessons allow the instructor to focus entirely on one child’s needs without managing three others at the same time.
Not sure which group class level is right?
A placement assessment is a private lesson at half price ($42.50). An instructor evaluates your child’s current skills and recommends the right group class level. It removes the guesswork and makes sure your child starts in the class where they will actually make progress.
What One-on-One Instruction Makes Possible
Instruction built around one person
The session is entirely focused on the individual — their current skills, their specific gaps, and what they need to work on next. No waiting for other students. No instruction pitched at someone else’s level.
Faster progress on specific skills
Private lessons let the instructor target specific skills directly, which can help many swimmers make faster progress than they would in a group setting.
Flexible scheduling
Private lessons offer more scheduling flexibility, based on instructor and pool availability. Book the times that fit your life rather than working around a group schedule.
Private Lessons Work Best in the Right Environment.
91–92°F year-round — indoors
A warm pool removes a significant barrier for nervous or anxious swimmers of any age. Our 91–92°F indoor pool is available for private lessons year-round, regardless of season or weather.
Adults are taught with adult context
Adult learners are not children who are behind. They have different motivations, different anxieties, and different learning patterns. Our instructors approach adult lessons accordingly — direct, patient, and without condescension.
Experienced swim instructors
Our swim instructors are trained, background-checked, and genuinely invested in every swimmer’s development. Private lessons are not an afterthought — they are part of what Tom’s has offered Austin swimmers since 1982.
Buy 5 get 1 free on all private and semi-private bookings
Consistent private instruction produces better results than occasional sessions. The 5+1 bundle makes committing to a run of lessons more accessible for families and adult learners who want to make real progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Solo private lessons can be booked online at austinswim.com or through the iClassPro app (Tom’s booking app for iOS and Android). Semi-private lessons and adult appointments require a call or email: (512) 451-3425 or swim@tomsscuba.com.
A semi-private lesson is a shared private session for two students — $120 per session or $60 per child. Maximum two students per session. Semi-privates work well for two children at a similar level who want to learn together, or two adults. Must be booked by phone or email.
It depends entirely on the swimmer and the goal. A placement assessment ($42.50) is the most efficient way to get an accurate answer — after one session, the instructor can give you a realistic picture of where your child is and what to work toward.
Yes. Adult learners of all ages and starting points work with our instructors through private lessons. Call (512) 451-3425 or email swim@tomsscuba.com to discuss your situation and get scheduled.
Private lessons are available from age 2. Children under 2 are enrolled in parent-and-child group classes only. Infant & Toddler lessons →
Book online or call us to get scheduled.
Private lessons: book at austinswim.com or the iClassPro app. Semi-private and adult lessons: call or email the shop. Buy 5 get 1 free on all bookings. Located at 5909 Burnet Rd in Central Austin.
Book Private Lesson → Call (512) 451-3425 →