CEO / MASTER INSTRUCTOR / HEAD COACH

Tenaya Goldsmith

Tenaya started Big Kahuna Swim Academy back in 2015 with a goal of spreading awareness on drowning prevention and water safety in order to help families become water safe. Tenaya has been teaching water safety and swimming for over 15 years and has been working with kids for over 25 years! Aside from her beautiful daughter, nothing is more important to her than making sure that families can gain the peace of mind knowing that their kids and loved ones are safe in and around the water!

“People ask me all the time what I do for a living, and I tell them that I save lives for a living. That’s exactly what myself and my instructors do at Big Kahuna – we help our students become water safe so they can save themselves in any water emergency”

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTRACTOR

Riley

Miss Riley is definitely a water bug. She has always loved being in or around water. She grew up on a lake so water safety has always been important to her. With 3 years experience in child care, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons, the mission of Big Kahuna Swim Academy really resonates with her. In her free time Miss Riley loves to paint, draw and create things. 

“I am so grateful and honored be able to give kids the tools to be able to save their lives in the water. Water safety is so important and it is so rewarding knowing that I’m able to help current and future generations. This is absolutely a dream job!”

INSTRUCTOR / TRAINER

Miss Soqorya

Miss Soqorya is currently going to school to become a registered nurse and her nickname is Re. She enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Miss Soqorya has been swimming competitively since she was in the 5th grade through her senior year of high school, and she also played water polo.

“Water safety is very important and I’m so glad to be able to help kids learn something that will be useful forever! Never forget how wildly capable you are!!”

ADMIN

Nuha

Nuha is currently a student at UC Riverside, and absolutely loves working with children. She’s extremely social and wants to help make your family’s experience with us enjoyable, whether it’s having fun during lessons or simply getting to know you and your family.

“I’m really excited to be part of the Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation and Big Kahuna Swim Academy family and can’t wait to get to know you and be part of an organization that is making a difference!”

INSTRUCTOR

Ms Katie

Ms. Katie is originally from Connecticut, but has lived in 5 different states. She swam competitively for nearly 10 years, with an equally extensive experience in teaching and coaching swimming. She currently works from home during the day for a law firm and has 3 dogs that keep her company while at home.

“Swim lessons are where fears are faced and triumphs are embraced!”

INSTRUCTOR

Miss Bella

INSTRUCTOR

Miss Julia

INSTRUCTOR

Mr Simon

Mr Simon has over 2 years of experience working with kids as a swim instructor and a coach.

“I’m so excited to be back doing something meaningful. Being able to know that I’m safe in the water has allowed me to make so many memories that might not have happened otherwise and I’m thrilled to help give others the opportunities to make memories of their own. Lets help make so cal a little safer”