Our team

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At Marco Polo Sports, we attach great importance to qualified and committed swimming instructors who will support you with a great deal of experience and passion.

Lucia Smitek

Lucia Smitek

Founder & Director of the Summer Adventure Camp, Swimming Instructor, Ski Instructor, Cycling Instructor, Adventure Leader

"Nature is the best teacher, offering us the most valuable lessons about collaboration, mindfulness, and the beauty of life. At our children’s camp set in the heart of nature, they learn not only about trees and animals, but also about the true beauty of life and the endless possibilities that surround them."

Education:

  • SLRG: BLS - AED, Basic Pool Certificate, Plus Pool Certificate
  • Swimsport: Aqua Basic, Aqua Technique, and Aqua Kids (in training)
  • SwissSnowsports: Kids Ski Instructor
  • Youth + Sport:
    • EK Leader SSSA (Children and Youth)
    • EK Leader Allround (Children)
    • J+S Coach

Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Oliver Seifert

Oliver Seifert

Founder & Director of the Swim School, Swimming Instructor, Ski Instructor, Cycling Instructor, Adventure Leader, Head Coach of the Swim Club

"Swimming is the art of overcoming fears, building self-confidence, and moving freely in the element of water. At our swim school, we not only teach swimming but also give wings to make dreams come true in the water."

Education:

  • SLRG: BLS - AED, Basic Pool Certificate, Plus Pool Certificate, Lake Module
  • Swimsport: Aqua Basics, Aqua Technique, Aqua Kids
  • Aqua Prim – in training
  • SwissSnowsports: Aspirant
  • Youth + Sport:
    • Mountain Biking Leader
    • EK Leader SSSA (Children and Youth)
    • EK Leader Allround (Children)
    • EK Leader Swimming + Course Leader B (Children and Youth)
    • J+S Coach

Law (Doctor of Law, Dr. iur.)

Emese Steiner

Emese Steiner

Swimming Instructor

“I am Hungarian and have been living in Switzerland for 14 years. Water is my element: as a child, I was a competitive swimmer for three years and played water polo for six years. Swimming still plays a big part in my life today, whether it’s triathlons, open-water swimming or stand-up paddleboarding. Water safety is very important to me – especially in a country with so many beautiful lakes and rivers. I want to pass on this sense of safety and enjoyment to children: actively, efficiently and with lots of fun. My aim is for every child to experience the water with a sense of security and enjoyment.”

Education:

  • SLRG: BLS-AED, Basic & Plus Pool Certificate
  • Swimsports: Aqua Basic & Aqua Technique
  • J+S: Swimming Instructor Course
     

Languages: I am happy to teach in German, English, Hungarian, Spanish or Italian.