Certified ISR Instructor

Jeanine Wilson - Saving Lives One Swim at a Time

Welcome to Jeanine Wilson's ISR swim lessons in Evansville, Indiana. Offering expert instruction with a compassionate touch.
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Welcome to Jeanine Wilson's ISR Instruction in Evansville, Indiana

Hi, I'm Jeanine Wilson!

I've been teaching swim lessons for nearly 30 years, and helping children become safer and more confident in the water is truly my passion. As an ISR Instructor at the Deaconess Aquatic Center, I have the privilege of teaching life-saving self-rescue skills through individualized, one-on-one lessons tailored to each child's unique needs.

One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching a child gain confidence and achieve something they never thought they could do. Knowing that the skills they learn can help keep them safe makes every lesson meaningful.

When I'm not in the pool, you'll likely find me cheering on the Indianapolis Colts or spending time with family and friends.

I look forward to helping your child build confidence, learn essential water safety skills, and develop a lifelong comfort in and around the water!

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FAQs
Why do you have the children swim in clothes?
Because 86% of children who fall in the water do so fully clothed, we want our students to have experience with such a situation. If a child has experienced the sensations of being in the water in clothing prior to an emergency situation, he/she is less likely to experience panic and be able to focus on the task at hand. If you have ever jumped in the water with clothes on, then you know that there is a significant difference in weight and feel with clothes as opposed to a bathing suit.
Are swimming lessons for infants and young children safe?
I can’t speak for all swim lessons, but I can tell you ISR is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child's health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child's medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential. All ISR instructors undergo intensive and rigorous training that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR instructor is also required to recertify yearly with emphasis on quality control, safety and lesson efficiency. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child's lessons. You will receive access to the "Parent Resource Guide" to inform you about every aspect of swimming and aquatic safety for infants and children. With research, you will find that ISR is not only the safest survival swimming program but also the most effective for teaching infants and young children.
Is it the baby fat that makes them float?
Actually, the primary factor in a baby’s ability to float is the ability to take air into the lungs. To maintain this access to air, the child must adjust his/her posture. The difference in positioning for an adult can be inches. For a baby, this adjustment is reduced to centimeters. If a child’s body posture is just a few centimeters off, it can make the difference between the face being submerged or the child having access to air.
Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?
No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.

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