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Meet the SafeSplash + SwimLabs Waukee Team

Jessica Koenig , Owner/ General Manager

A big hello to our Owner/ General Manager, Jess. Jess loves to spend her summers traveling and spending time in the sunshine. She has been swimming since she was four years old. Her favorite sea creatures are dolphins. If you see Jess around, make sure to give a big wave and say hello!

Kayla

Assistant Manager/Lead Trainer

Say hello to our Assistant General Manager and Lead Trainer, Kayla. In the summertime, she loves to go camping with friends and family and spend time outside. When she is not at work, her favorite pastime is to snuggle up to a good episode of The Office or watch her favorite movie the Big Lebowski. In the future, Kayla would like to own her own Aquatics facility where she will continue the education of water safety for people of all ages!

Alaina

Instructor

Meet Alaina! Alaina has been teaching swimming lessons for over a year now. Her favorite way to spend her free time is reading, which will come in handy because she wants to become a lawyer! Be sure to say hi if you see her around!

Alen

Instructor

Say hello to Alen! Alen has been swimming recreationally for 12 years! His favorite sea creature is a moon jellyfish. Tubing at the lake is one of his favorite memories growing up. If you see Alen, ask him for a sea creature fact (he knows almost 500 of them)!

Elyse

Instructor

Meet Elyse. Elyse currently attends Waukee High School. Her dream job is to be a Perinatologist. Elyse has been swimming for as long as she can remember. Her favorite swimming memory is when she placed 3rd in a mixed race. A fun fact about Elyse is that she loves the Blob fish, it is her favorite sea creature.

Gianna

Instructor

Say Hello to Gianna! Miss Gianna learned to swim before she could even walk. She has been in and around the pool for most of her life. When she is not in the water, you can find her snowboarding, jet skiing, or volunteering in the community. Miss Gianna hopes to be a sonographer when she grows up. Be sure to give Miss Gianna a wave if you see her!

Izzy

Instructor

Say hello to Izzy! Izzy is currently in high school but plans to attend college and go into the nursing field. Her favorite sport is soccer, and she has been playing since she was 5 years old. Izzy’s favorite sea creature is the turtle. Make sure to say hello to Izzy if you see her!

Jayden

Instructor

Say hello to Jayden! During summer, Jayden loves to go open water swimming. He has been a competitive swimmer since 3rd grade? His favorite sea creature is the puffer fish. If you see Jayden around, be sure to ask him to show you a magic trick!

Katelynn

Instructor

Meet Katelynn! Katelynn graduated from Simpson College in 2015. She dreams of being a stay-at-home mom so she can spend as much time with her kids as she can. Her favorite swimming memory was watching her kids get into the water for the first time!

Sydney

Instructor

Say hello to Sydney! Sydney has been with SafeSplash since the Waukee location first opened. Her favorite swimming memory is flipping off the diving boards. She currently attends Iowa State University and plans to graduate as a Recreational Therapist. If you see miss Sydney, be sure to give her a wave!

Taylor

Instructor

Meet Taylor! Taylor has been swimming since she was a baby. She enjoys going to the lake and hanging out with her friends. A fun fact about miss Taylor is that she loves Dolphins! If you see Taylor around, make sure to say hello!

Bella

Instructor

Meet Bella! Miss Bella loves to dance and has been a dancer since she was four years old! Her favorite movie is the notebook and she dreams of becoming a pediatrician when she grows up. If you see Miss Bella around, make sure to say hi!

Violet

Instructor

Meet Violet! During summer, Violet likes to go swimming and tanning with her friends. She has been swimming since she was six years old. Violet currently attends Northwest High school . If you see Miss Violet around, be sure to say hi!

Lindsey

Instructor

Meet Lindsey! Miss Lindsey and her family raise livestock on a farm. She loves to spend her summers at rodeos, cattle shows, and country concerts. In her free time, you can find Miss Lindsey watching the Good Doctor on tv or cheering on her favorite team, Iowa state! If you see Lindsey at the front desk, be sure to say hello!

Maddie

Instructor

Say hello to Maddie! Maddie loves to spend her summers out on the boat and swimming with friends. She currently attends Northwest High School and dreams of becoming a lawyer or doctor in her future. If you see Miss Maddie around, be sure to say hi!

Slade

Instructor

Meet Mr. Slade! Slade dreams of becoming a Relator and wants to sell properties for his career. His favorite swimming memory is doing flips into the pool from the side. In his free time, you can find Mr. Slade either hanging out with friends or cheering on the Saints. Be sure to give him a wave if you see him!

Emmy

Instructor

Say hello to Miss Emmy! Emmy enjoys spending her time going to the lake with friends and family. A fun fact about Miss Emmy is that she has been to 9 states! When Emmy is not at work, you can most likely find her paddle boarding or cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes! If you see Miss Emmy around, be sure to say hello!

Charlotte

Instructor

Meet Miss Charlotte! Charlotte is not only a swim instructor, sometimes you will catch her on the lifeguard stand keeping all our swimmer safe! During the summer, Miss Charlotte enjoys swimming and tanning in the sun. Her favorite sea creature is a shark. When she is not at work, you can find her spending time with her family and friends or curled up on the couch watching Gossip Girl. Be sure to give Miss Charlotte a wave when you see her!

Gabe

Instructor

Meet Mr. Gabe! Gabe currently attends Valley High School and enjoys cross county running. When Mr. Gabe is not teaching lessons, you can find him hanging out with friends or watching the Milwaukee Bucks. If you see Mr. Gabe, be sure to say hello!

Owen

Instructor

Meet Mr. Owen. Owen plans to attend Iowa University to pursue his dream of becoming a professional athlete. He loves to spend his free time with friends and his dog. When Mr. Owen is not at work, you can find him cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers or fishing with his friends. Be sure to give Mr. Owen a wave when you see him!

Taylyn

Instructor

Say hello to Miss Taylyn! Miss Taylyn loves to spend her summers going to the pool. In her free time, she enjoys reading and cleaning. Miss Taylyn currently attends Johnston High School and plans to go to Iowa State once she graduates. If you see Miss Taylyn around, be sure to say hi!

Evan

Instructor

Meet Mr. Evan! Mr. Even currently attends Northwest High School. He enjoys spending time in the water and going swimming during the summers. So even when he is not at work, you can probably find him swimming or working out at the gym. Be sure to give Mr. Evan a wave when you see him!

Layla

Instructor

Meet Miss Layla! Miss Layla is a Chicago Cubs fan through and though. She loves to spend her summers on vacation and watching her favorite show, Winx. Miss Layla plans to attend Luther College for the Nursing program. Be sure to say hi to Miss Layla if you see her around!

Kennedy

Instructor

Say hello to Miss Kennedy! Miss Kennedy currently attends Northwest High School. When she is not at work, you can most likely find her spending time with her friends or curled up watching scary movies. Miss Kennedy loves swimming so much, she has gone swimming with dolphins! If you see her around, be sure to give her a wave!

Evie

Instructor

Meet Miss Evie! Miss Evie currently attends DCG High School and plans to attend Iowa to pursue a degree in Law. She currently swims for Central Iowa Aquatics and her favorite swimming memory is dropping 20 seconds and placing 1st in her 200 Breaststroke. A fun fact about Miss Evie is that she has played the cello for over 10 years! If you see Miss Evie around, be sure to say hello!