Safety First Aquatics

Safety First Co-Owner, Tukz Taaca (aka Mr. T to his students), is a long-time Red Cross Swim Instructor and he teaches swim lessons for ages 3+ at specific neighborhoods in St. Johns County each summer.

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About Safety First Aquatics

Our co-owner and lead instructor, Tukz Taaca, has an extensive professional background in aquatics and is able to teach swim lessons and lifeguard training during the summer months, as his schedule permits.

With 20+ years of Aquatic Safety experience, Tukz has taught a variety of swim lesson systems such as the American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates and the YMCA. He has taught youth and adults for organizations such as The Walt Disney World Company, The City of Coral Gables, FL, The City of Westminster, CO, The City of Thornton, CO, Charlotte County Parks and Recreation and the First Coast YMCA.

He is also a certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and can be hired by organizations to teach Red Cross Lifeguard Courses and Red Cross Swim Coach Safety Certification courses. “‹

Swim Lessons and Lifeguard Certification

  • Swim Lesson registration is open for the Aberdeen Community residents in St. Johns County.
  • My organization is in need of a Lifeguard Instructor. Please contact us at [email protected].
  • Lifeguard Certification courses for Spring 2025 are posted HERE.