About DeMont Family Swim School
For more than 20 years, we’ve helped Southern Arizona families build confidence, safety, and lifelong swimming skills.
Who We Are
Rooted in Kindness. Driven by Growth.
At DeMont Family Swim School, we believe swimming lessons are about more than learning skills in the water. Every lesson is an opportunity to connect, encourage, and inspire. Our team meets each child where they are, combining high-quality swim instruction with kindness, patience, and genuine connection. We take the responsibility of teaching your child to heart, helping every swimmer build confidence that extends far beyond the pool.
What We Do
Built on a Passion for Teaching Swimming
DeMont Family Swim School is Southern Arizona’s trusted leader in aquatic education. Through expert instruction, a proven curriculum, and a supportive learning environment, we help swimmers build confidence, develop essential water safety skills, and achieve lasting success in the water. Because learning to swim isn’t just an activity. It’s a life skill every child deserves.
Why Families Trust Us
More Than 75 Years of Combined Experience
Swimming is more than a lesson plan. It requires experience, patience, and the ability to meet every swimmer where they are.
Our team combines decades of swim instruction, competitive swimming, and athlete development experience to create a proven learning environment where swimmers can build skills at their own pace while receiving expert guidance every step of the way.
Serving Tucson Since 2004
Year-Round Indoor Facility
Olympic-Trained Leadership
75+ Years of Experience
The DeMont Difference
Every Child Deserves the Confidence to Swim
From a baby’s first experience in the water to advanced skill development, our goal is to help every swimmer build confidence, improve water safety, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Through expert instruction, a proven curriculum, and a supportive learning environment, we guide swimmers ages 6 months and up through every stage of their journey.
Safe, Comfortable Facility
Heated water and advanced filtration create a clean, comfortable environment for year-round learning.
Fun & Engaging Lessons
Age-appropriate instruction keeps swimmers motivated, engaged, and excited to make progress.
Confidence-Building Instruction
Our proven curriculum helps swimmers develop skills, improve technique, and build confidence in the water.
A LIFETIME IN THE WATER
Meet the Owners
DeMont Family Swim School is powered by a dedicated team of instructors, coaches, and educators who are passionate about helping swimmers succeed. Meet the leaders who helped shape our mission, guide our programs, and create an environment where swimmers of all ages can thrive.
Carrie DeMont
Co-Founder
Carrie DeMont has dedicated her career to helping children learn, grow, and build confidence. She earned degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Child and Family Development, and Special Education, bringing a unique understanding of how children develop both in and out of the classroom.
Prior to co-founding DeMont Family Swim School, Carrie spent nearly a decade working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families in Tucson. Since 2005, she has focused her passion on swim instruction and helping shape the child-centered approach that defines DeMont today. Her commitment to creating a safe, supportive learning environment has helped thousands of swimmers develop essential water safety skills and confidence in the water.
Rick DeMont
Co-Founder
Rick DeMont has spent more than four decades as a swimmer, coach, educator, and innovator in the sport of swimming. An Olympic gold medalist, World Swimmer of the Year, and member of multiple Halls of Fame, Rick is recognized as one of the most influential figures in competitive swimming. He pioneered “negative split” swimming, a pacing strategy that transformed distance and middle-distance freestyle and remains a staple in the sport today.
During his 30-year tenure at the University of Arizona, Rick helped lead the Wildcats to NCAA Championships while coaching Olympic gold medalists, world champions, and world record holders. Known for his expertise in technique and swimmer development, his passion for teaching continues to influence every aspect of DeMont Family Swim School.
Matt Grevers
Partner
Matt Grevers joined DeMont Family Swim School in 2022 to help expand its vision and impact throughout Southern Arizona. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated swimmers in American history, Matt has earned 35 medals in major international competition and remains Northwestern University’s most accomplished Olympian.
Beyond his success in the pool, Matt is an entrepreneur, business owner, and leader who brings valuable experience in growth, innovation, and athlete development. His passion for swimming, combined with his commitment to helping others reach their potential, helps ensure DeMont Family Swim School continues to provide exceptional instruction and opportunities for swimmers of all ages.
IN THE NEWS
Recognized for Excellence in Swim Education
DeMont Family Swim School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to safe, supportive, and high-quality swim instruction for families across Southern Arizona.
World’s Greatest TV
Featured as Best Swim School on World’s Greatest TV, highlighting our proven approach to helping swimmers build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the water.
BBB Torch Awards
Recognized as a For-Profit Ethics Award Runner-Up, celebrating our commitment to trust, integrity, and creating a positive impact in our community.
Ready to Experience the DeMont Difference?
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