How much should I charge for private swimming lessons?

Question

I lifeguard and teach swimming lessons at the college I attend and they charge $65 for public lessons with a max. class of 8 kids.

Well, I'm really good at what I do and the parents ask me about private lessons and I'm not sure how much to charge.

The natatorium charges $75 for 3-30 minute sessions and I would only get paid $30 ($10/session) and I think that price is outlandish. I've told a few parents I would charge $75 for 8-30 minute sessions.

Is that appropriate and if not...what price is?

Oh, and I'm a certified lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, so, I'm certified to do all of this.

Thanks!

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Answer 1

Don't worry about being outlandish. It's all about your customer's perception of value. A private lesson in their pool is more valuable than a lesson in a public place and therefore you can charge more. Often people believe they are getting a superior product if they are paying more, so they are actually more satisfied. Charge 15-25 percent more than the notatorium charges.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi Ashley, the better you are and the more experienced you are the more you can charge. You are providing a personalized service and people will pay good money for that. I charge $20 for 1 child for a 30-minute lesson. For every extra child there's a $10 fee per lesson. If I give four lessons I let them have the 5th for free. Don't underestimate the value of a good instructor!!!

I also do private coaching for triathletes and competitive swimmers at a rate of $75 to 100 an hour. People are willing to pay for good work. My policy when I coach is that they don't pay until I see a difference in their times. Most people respect that a lot and it shows dedication.

Private lessons can be very monitarily lucrative if you handle them properly and ensure the kids do well!

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

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How much should I charge for private swimming lessons?
I lifeguard and teach swimming lessons at the college I attend and they charge $65 for public lessons with a max. class of 8 kids.

Well, I'm really good at what I do and the parents ask me about private lessons and I'm not sure how much to charge.

The natatorium charges $75 for 3-30...

Answer 5

I've had friends that teach, and I work with WSI's all the time.

If you're going to do 8 30-min sessions, charge $25 per session. Doing the math correctly, that adds up to about $200. If you have just one or two kids, charge a little higher.

For an hour session, charge $40. Parents can work a little, and they'll take their kids to the pool, and be so surprised as to how much they've learned. Good luck!

Answer 6

Ashley,
I think you are grossly under selling yourself. From a business perspective you should base your charges on ensuring participation (focusing on the child or who ever as your customer) but also maximizing your earning potential. Consider a minimum of 6 lessons at $30.00 per half hour. However, and based upon what you provided above I have no knowledge of the area to which you serve. If you have a gutt feeling that 8 sessions for $75 that consists of 30 minutes a piece works for the clientelle you serve then so be it. I want to remind you though that this works out to a little more than $0.31 per minute. $0.34 per minute works out to be about $82.00 total for the 8 - 30 minute sessions.

I still think you are short changing yourself even at this rate for personalized services.

Best to you!

Answer 7

I would charge about $12-15 for each 30 minute session. I would also recommend at least 4 sessions. I think it takes that many to get something out of it.

Answer 8

back in hs i was paid 30-40 dollar an hr for private lessons but i was a certified lifeguard, cpr, was a national swimmer and co captain of a swim team that ranked 2nd in the state

i got parents' numbers to give out as references in case people wanted an unbiased opinion of how i taught

id say 10-20 is a fair price that most ppl wouldnt mind paying for one on one lessons. assuming you dont offer references or have any prior teaching experience or other qualifications. if you can get referals and have reference numbers for kids you've taught it helps you raise your price.

ive never done private competitive coaching but i did receive it and my coach said that if i didnt improve he didnt want my money.

Answer 9

I'd say do $10-$15 a session or they could buy a group rate of 8 sessions for $75

Answer 10

I am paying 95.00 for 1 child and his individual teacher at the home of the teacher
this is for a half hour class 4 days a week and 4 days a week and 2 days the following week
hope this helps