About OC Swim
Walking On Water Swimmers – Training Champions, One Stroke at a Time. Founded in Orange County, we are dedicated to safe, expert, and flexible swim instruction for all ages.
Our Story
In 2023, Orange Coast Swim Organization was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: make learning to swim fun, convenient, and most importantly, successful. With our husband and wife co-founders both being high level competitive swimmers, professional lifesavers in 3 countries, and having years of experience coaching and instructing all levels of swimmers, OC Swim Org has become the epicenter of their mission to save lives around the world.
What started as a local swim team has now grown to providing learn to swim and competitive swim lessons to swimmers all over the state of California. OC Swim Org Instructors are CPR and First Aid certified, and have also passed an extensive interview process which includes criminal background checks and Family Watchdog screening.
Meet the Founders
The visionaries behind OC Swim, dedicated to water safety and excellence.
Hayden Hemmens
Co-Founder & Head Coach
"Hayden started his journey as a competitive swimmer in Orange County, CA, competing internationally as a surf lifesaver. He is dedicated to teaching water safety and competitive techniques."
Sash Hemmens
Co-Founder & Lead Instructor
"Sash began swimming competitively in Durban, South Africa, specializing in distance open water swimming and competitive lifesaving. She focuses on early learners and adaptive swim training."
Our Evolution
OC Swim Org started as a small community swim team and grew into a full swim instruction service for all ages and abilities. Hayden and Sash’s experience, friendliness, and competence quickly drew in more clients than they could handle alone, leading them to hire additional instructors and expand throughout Southern California.
For Beginners
If your swimmer is learning to swim for the first time, we suggest a package of 10 or 15 lessons for 30 minutes each. This ensures consistent practice without overwhelming them in the water.
Junior Lifeguards / Stroke Technique
For swimmers training for junior lifeguard programs or improving stroke technique, 45-60 minute lessons are recommended to allow enough time to perfect drills and techniques.
Our Mission & Values
Safety First
Every instructor is CPR certified, trained, and experienced.
Excellence
High-quality swim instruction tailored to your needs.
Flexibility
Choose lesson times and packages that fit your lifestyle.
Community
Building water confidence across Orange County families.
Ready to Start Swimming?
Join our community of swimmers and experience the WOW difference. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your skills, we're here for you.