AQUATICS CENTER
Aquatics Center
Briarcliff Manor
Take the plunge… We have two large swimming pools to accommodate lots of swim activities. Our Lap Pool is kept just a little cool at 79 – 82 degrees for our lap swimmers and deep water exercise class participants. The warmer Program Pool is kept at about 84 – 88 degrees and is used primarily for swim lessons and group aquatic classes. It also has lanes for lap swimming. The zero entry section of the pool is the perfect place for our littlest swimmers to play. The whirlpool is for members and guests age 18 and over. Please note the precautions for use listed at the whirlpool area, or refer to our Aquatics Rules & Policies page.
Our water is kept clean and safe using an innovative mixed-oxidant disinfectant system. Our water will feel gentler on your skin. Make sure your whole family practices water safety. We have lessons for 6 month olds through adults — all our swim instruction is American Red Cross certified. Kids younger than 14 can use our lap pool if they have passed a lap swim evaluation. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in our Aquatic Center unless they pass a junior swim evaluation or are in an aquatics program. Please see a lifeguard to schedule an evaluation.
Pool Information
For the Lap Pool: 70 Lengths = 1 Mile (1 Length = 25 Yards)
For the Program Pool: 102 Lengths = 1 Mile (1 Length = 52 Feet)
Pool Skylight & Doors
Our Aquatics Center has a large section of roof that retracts to provide natural light and air during favorable weather. We consider opening our skylight or doors when it is more than 60 degrees outside, depending on the quality of the weather that day.
How to Participate
Contact the Aquatics Office at (914) 250-2796 or braquatics@clubfit.com if you have questions or suggestions. See you in the pool!
Lesson Cancellation Policy
Private, Semi-Private and Group Swim Lessons must be cancelled 24 hours or more in advance of lesson to avoid full charge amount Make up lesson can be scheduled at discretion of instructor (but is not guaranteed)
Meet the Instructors
Marc Quintiliani
Aquatics Director & WSI
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Contact Email: coachmarc@clubfit.com
I have been coaching swimming for 6+ years, teaching for over 15 years. I am the Director of Aquatics, a USA Swim Coach, a WSI, and a Lifeguard Instructor. I teach all levels from newborn to competitive swimmer as well as Triathlete training. I am patient with all my clients and get the best out of them to reach their full potential.
Certifications:
USA Swim Coach
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor
Classes Taught:
Parent/Child Pre School Level 1-6
Swim Team
Beth Kear
Lifeguard Coordinator & WSI
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Contact Email: bkear@clubfit.com
Beth has decades of experience teaching all levels of swimming and exercise. She strives to help individuals reach a level of competence, fun and to enjoy their time in the water
Certifications:
Red Cross WSI, LGT, CPR,First Aid, RTE, BBP, ACE Personal Trainer
Classes Taught:
Private, Semi Private,
Special Population Swim lessons
Ahmet Serdar
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Ahmet began teaching swimming in 2005, while studying for his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Though he has a love for all sports, he mastered the art of teaching swimming.
After moving to the United States, he worked at the British International School of New York for 6 years as a PE teacher and Aquatics Supervisor for the Early Years, Primary Years, and Middle Years programs, as well as in health and fitness centers and private residences. After moving to Westchester county with his family, he joined Club Fit.
Ahmet believes in getting to know his students as individuals and as swimmers, and adjusting his teaching practices to meet the strengths and needs of every learner.
Bill Mentz
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Bill is certified a certified Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor and also maintains a Certified Pool Operator’s License. He has been a WSI at Club Fit since 2003. He is a retired Clarkstown North English teacher and former English Department Chair at Soundview Prep in Yorktown Heights. During the summers he is currently one of the Directors at Manursing Island Club in Rye.
Certifications:
Lifeguarding Instructor
CPR/AED Instructor Certified Pool Operator
Classes Taught:
Swimming (all levels)
CPR/AED First Aid
Iifeguarding
Gina Olivieri
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
I have been teaching swimming for most of my life I am a Red Cross WSI. I have taken my passion and made it a career. I love to share my love for the water with children and adults.
Certifications:
Red Cross WSI
Red Cross Lifeguard
AEA aquatics exercise instructor
CPR/AED
Classes Taught:
private and semi private lessons to babies, toddlers and children
Jonathan Garcia
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Started as a lifeguard in 2014 and became a Water Safety Instructor after two years. Was a USA Assistant Swim Coach for the Clubfit Swim Team for 3 years. Have worked with all kinds of people from toddlers to adults, begginers to advanced swimmers, and can teach in Spanish as well. Graduated from Westchester Community College with a Culinary Arts and Management degree in 2019 and started working at the Clubfit Cafe shortly after.
Certifications:
Water Safety Instructor
ARC Lifeguard
USA Swim Coach
Classes Taught:
Private Swim Lessons
Laura Cassidy
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Gliding across the water is a beautiful thing. Helping people learn to swim and being safe around the water is in my blood. I have been teaching fearful adults and enthusiastic children to swim for over 35 years. I will create, present and give you the water maps to get you where you want to go! Come enjoy the journey and swim today.
Certifications:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Classes Taught:
Water Safety Courses
Adult Group lessons
Private Lessons
Maria Alleluia
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
My HAPPY PLACE is in the WATER! I enjoy swimming, water skiing, snorkeling, aqua workouts, surfing, kayaking and even fishing! I am passionate about teaching others how to feel comfortable in the water and to provide SKILLS to enhance their water experience here and beyond. I am passionate about enriching one to use the water as a venue to get fit and strong!
Certifications:
New York State Special Education Water Safety
Classes Taught:
Fear NOT the Water
Swimming Water Fitness
Michael Wisiewski
CPR Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Michael has been teaching Lifeguard training through the American Red Cross since 2000. He has managed several local seasonal pools and waterfronts in the area, teaching thousands of local students the skills they need to know to save a life.
Certifications:
Lifeguard Training Instructor
Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor
CPR/AED
(RTE) Instructor
First Aid Instructor
Mike Simonson
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Swimming has been a passion of Mike’s since he was very young. Mike trained and competed year round in both private swim teams and the Town of Cortlandt swim team. He set records for his competitive teams for butterfly and breast strokes. Mike believes that any skill can be mastered by taking the skill one small step at a time.
Certifications:
American Red Cross
Water Safety Instruction
Lifeguarding
CPR and First Aid
Classes Taught:
All levels from parent child classes to adults
Russel Broderick
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
After graduating with a degree from SUNY Oswego, Russell began teaching here at Club Fit Briarcliff. He teaches all swim levels and private lessons for kids and adults of all ages. His philosophy on swimming is based on these two principles; the best way to learn swimming is by making it a fun and enjoyable experience for each and every student, and that a knowledge of swimming, as well as a smile after every lesson, share equal importance.
Certifications:
Red Cross Lifeguarding Red Cross
CPR Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Classes Taught:
Swimming Levels 1-5
Private Swimming Lessons
Tom Locmajian
Water Safety Instructor
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Contact Email: braquatics@clubfit.com
Family. Duty. Honor. These are the words of House Tully from Game of Thrones that I have embraced as my teaching motto. Swimming is all about important life skills that can be used for recreation or to keep one safe. As both a History Teacher and a Swim Instructor here at Club Fit, my goal is to teach you or your children valuable life skills while in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment.
Certifications:
Pool Operator Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor
Lifeguard
CPR certification
Classes Taught:
LTS Levels 1-5 Preschool
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Club Hours
HOURS OF OPERATION: (INDOORS)
AQUATICS
Zero Entry & Middle Cove:
Reservations Required for Middle Cove
No reservations required for Zero Entry during these hours:
Monday – Friday: 4:00–7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Open Family Swim Time:
Zero Entry & Middle Cove Only
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00–5:00 pm