Caring & dedicated trainers, experts in their field.
Some of the top swim instructors in Colorado.
Jan Marie Smith, affectionately known as “Miss Jan” by generations of students, is the heart and soul of Swim Harmony. With over three decades of experience in aquatic instruction, Jan brings unmatched expertise, warmth, and dedication to every pool she visits. Her journey began as a competitive swimmer who advanced to the Junior Olympics and other elite state-level competitions. At just seventeen, she became a certified swim instructor with the American Red Cross—a role that ignited a lifelong passion for teaching water safety and swim proficiency.
Johnathan Nies
Johnathan holds multiple professional certifications, and his hands-on operational work played a key role in developing and launching the Advanced Service Technician course at the National Swimming Pool Foundation. His experience includes overseeing indoor and outdoor aquatic operations for the City of Colorado Springs, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and various private clubs, where he gained in-depth knowledge of pool management and facility operations.