Local service guide
physical education and coaching in Irvine, CA
For physical education and coaching in Irvine, start with the participant’s goal, confirm permission to use the venue, and agree on the full cost before booking. For tennis on City courts, choose an authorized instructor and arrange the lesson time before registering. For swimming, check age and skill requirements, then review attendance and withdrawal terms before paying. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Choose instruction around a specific goal
Tell a prospective coach what you or your child wants to practice: swimming without assistance, improving a tennis serve, developing coordination, or building a fitness routine. Describe starting skills, age, teaching preferences, and accommodation needs. Ask what you will do during the first lesson and how you will review progress before buying a package.
The City offers group and private tennis instruction and swim classes for infants through adults. Swimming placement depends on age and skills. For example, Big Fish Turtles requires the skills from Hippos and the ability to swim 15 yards unassisted. Describe your child’s swimming ability to aquatics staff before selecting a level. [2] [3]
For general fitness or another sport, request a quote for your goal and proposed venue. Ask about relevant credentials, CPR training, insurance, and experience with comparable participants. Ask the coach to explain how they would adapt exercises to your needs and when they would recommend seeking advice from a healthcare professional.
Compare fees and the full commitment
The City’s private tennis fee table lists Jon Moody at $55 per hour, Akhi Nisha Anish at $75, and Kevin Garrett at $115. These published examples were observed October 11, 2026. They describe City tennis lessons, not prices for swimming, personal training, or other sports. Confirm your chosen instructor’s rate and availability before paying. [1]
Get the session length, participant count, equipment arrangements, and any facility or travel charges in writing. For shared instruction, ask whether the price covers the lesson or each participant. Compare packages by the number and length of meetings, then consider whether you can attend the proposed dates.
City private swim instruction lasts 25 or 40 minutes. The registration FAQ requires full payment at registration and lists a nonrefundable $2.50 credit or debit card convenience fee for payments above $20. It also identifies private swim and private tennis lessons as ineligible for City scholarship funds. Check the final total and funding eligibility before committing. [4] [5]
Confirm the coach can use your venue
Only instructors on the City’s authorized list may teach at City tennis facilities. The City states that unauthorized commercial instruction on its courts is a misdemeanor under Irvine Municipal Code Section III.G-201. Check facility authorization separately from coaching credentials before agreeing to a lesson there. [2]
Compare teaching locations alongside fees. The City lists Lanea Holesinsky at Turtle Rock Community Park and Kevin Garrett at Great Park Tennis Center. Lanea’s biography describes experience working with children and adults with disabilities. Discuss the participant’s needs with the instructor and confirm the location before registering. [2]
For an HOA court, apartment gym, or private pool, ask the facility manager about paid coaching and required approvals. Share those requirements with the coach. Agree on who will arrange access and what happens if you cannot use the venue on the lesson date.
Arrange dates before you pay
For private tennis, agree on the time with the instructor before registering because the City says the displayed registration times are incorrect. Call 949-724-6617 or 949-724-6400 to request an instructor’s contact information or a recommendation. [1]
The City’s Learn to Swim page lists summer schedules; contact aquatics staff to confirm October availability. Review your calendar before choosing a session. For an independent coach, ask about cancellation notice, rescheduling, package expiry, and refunds for unused lessons. [4]
For Learn to Swim withdrawals, send a written request to aquatics staff at least 10 days before the session starts for the $5 processing-fee terms. Requests one through nine days before the start incur a 50% enrollment-fee deduction. The aquatics page says the remaining balance goes into your City account and an additional $5 applies if you request a credit-card or check refund. [4] [5]
The aquatics page states that participants cannot receive withdrawals or refunds once the session begins, or make-ups or credits for missed classes. Ask aquatics staff to confirm the withdrawal calculation and refund method before paying if your attendance is uncertain. [4]
Selected City of Irvine private tennis lesson fees
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Adaptive swim requires advance paperwork
The City describes adaptive swim services for children ages three and older with disabilities. Submit an Accommodation Request Application and signed Release of Information Sheet two weeks before registration, then contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637. Ask that office about eligibility for other ages. Angelfish offers one-to-one instruction; Guppies uses three swimmers per instructor and requires successful completion of Angelfish before online registration. [3]
Plan your aquatics arrival
The City warns of parking pressure at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center and suggests parking at Heritage Park and walking across the park. Confirm the meeting point before your first lesson and consider whether that walk suits your family’s mobility and equipment needs. [4]
Have the guardian complete enrollment
Only a parent or legal guardian may enroll a child in City programs because enrollment requires agreement to a liability waiver. The City requires advance registration. Waitlisted participants must wait for a registration invitation and complete enrollment before attending. Coordinate payment and enrollment with the guardian rather than asking a friend to book. [5]
Choose an instruction format
| Your priority | Option to consider | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Individual tennis feedback | City private tennis lesson | Choose an authorized instructor and agree on the time before registration. |
| Tennis with a partner | City two-person semi-private lesson | Ask about skill compatibility and whether the price covers both participants. |
| Swimming with a familiar partner | City semi-private swim lesson | Find your own second participant and discuss both swimmers’ skills. |
| Adaptive swimming for a child | City Angelfish instruction | Confirm eligibility and submit accommodation paperwork two weeks before registration. |
| General fitness at home | An individually arranged coach | Request a goal-specific quote and discuss space, equipment, credentials, and cancellation terms. |
Your hiring checklist
- Describe the participant’s goal, starting skills, age, and accommodation needs.
- Ask the coach to explain the first lesson and progress review.
- Confirm facility permission, access arrangements, and the meeting point.
- Request the session length, participant count, total price, and equipment arrangements in writing.
- Agree on your proposed lesson dates with the instructor.
- Review withdrawal, missed-session, rescheduling, and package-expiry terms.
- Plan travel, parking, changing time, and the return trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire any tennis coach to teach on a City court?
The City permits only instructors on its authorized list to teach at City tennis facilities. Check the list before paying a coach or selecting a court. [2]
How much should I budget for private tennis instruction?
The City table lists named hourly fees, including $55 for Jon Moody, $75 for Akhi Nisha Anish, and $115 for Kevin Garrett. Confirm your instructor’s rate and checkout charges. These examples do not establish prices for other coaching services. [1]
Can two children share a swim lesson?
The City offers semi-private swim instruction for two participants per instructor. The requesting person must find the second participant, and instructors scale classes to participants’ skills. Ask aquatics staff whether the children suit a shared lesson. [3]
Should I choose a swim class by age or ability?
Check both. The City uses age bands and skill prerequisites and may move children into a developmentally appropriate class. Describe what your child can do in the water and ask staff to confirm placement. [3]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.