Blaire Hilliard
Second Year Instructor
Hi Swim Warrior family!
My name is Blaire Hilliard, and I am a second-year swim instructor! I am currently a rising senior at The University of Georgia. I am majoring in Exercise Science, and intend on going into physical therapy. At school, I am involved in Extra Special People, UGA Miracle, Rho Tau Physical Therapy Club, and Greek life.
My passion in life is to make a difference in children’s lives. In high school, I enjoyed working with children through babysitting and working at a local daycare. Currently, I am interning at a pediatric physical therapy office. At my internship, I am shadowing in basic physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and hippotherapy (horse therapy). In the future, I definitely want to continue working in Pediatrics. Training in aquatic physical therapy truly sparked my interest in becoming a Swim Warrior instructor. I love seeing a child’s face light up when it is time to get in the pool!
During my first summer at Swim Warriors, I had the pleasure of teaching 50+ swimmers, I have taught swimmers from the age of 22-months to 8-years old. I have also taught extraordinary swimmers (Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD). I have thoroughly enjoyed helping each of these swimmers improve, and I am excited to see all the progress that will be made during my second year! I am also certified in CPR/AED/First Aid in adult and pediatrics through the Red Cross.
Getting in the water can be a really scary first step to swimming for many children. I want to be there to encourage, teach, and build a relationship of trust with your child!
I cannot wait to get started! See you real soon Swim Warriors!
"Swimming is a task that involves hard work and gradual improvements. I want every child to have the courage to keep trying. I want to be more than just a swim instructor, I want to be someone that plants a seed of courage within children that will inspire them to work hard lifelong."
- Blaire Hilliard
Miss Blaire is amazing! Our four year old son loves her. She is positive, motivating, and a great instructor. Easton would tell us how much he loved swim, and Miss Blaire. We can’t wait until next swim season with her!
-Bridget M
MY FAVORITE QUOTE
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.' " -Mary Radmacher
I reflect on this quote often to keep me going through the rough patches. Swimming is a task that involves hard work and slow, gradual improvements. I want every child to have the courage to keep trying. I want to be more than just a swim instructor, I want to be someone that plants a seed of courage within children that will inspire them to work hard forever.