About Aqua Sol

Vision

To create a community where people of all backgrounds have access to water recreation, adventure, and high-quality safety training, empowering communities to feel confident and safe in, around, outside, and under the water.

Mission

Aqua Sol LLC provides high-quality, American Red Cross–designed training and courses in a fun, engaging environment led by exceptional instructors throughout the Chicagoland area. We strive to bring water recreation activities and safety education to both adventure-seekers and those stepping outside their comfort zones, with a special focus on serving underserved communities. Through offerings such as seasonal paddleboard rentals, safety training courses in English and Spanish, and underwater photography, we aim to inspire confidence, curiosity, and safety in every experience.

Core Values

  • Safety Always – People first approach providing high-quality training.

  • Access for All – Inclusive programs serving diverse and local communities.

  • Adventure with Purpose – Encouraging confidence, challenge, and exploration on the water and on land.

  • Excellence in Experience – Professional instructors and engaging, top-tier instruction.

  • Community Impact – Expanding water access and education where it’s needed most.

Meet Our Instructors

Chicago native and lifelong water enthusiast. Founder of Aqua Sol LLC. With 14 years of experience in aquatics—including swim instruction, lifeguarding and lifeguard instruction, CPR/AED training, aquatic camp direction, and SCUBA diving—I bring a well-rounded and dynamic skill set in, on, and under the water. I spent 10 years working on Chicago’s lakefront as both a lifeguard and lifeguard beach manager. Teaching aquatic safety and rescue training is a true passion of mine, driven by a daily commitment to empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to sustain a life. I take pride in creating positive experiences, igniting new passions, and sharing my knowledge with those eager for adventure and growth.

Hablo Español.

Alejandro O.

Certifications: -American Red Cross LG Instructor Trainer -American Red Cross BLS Instructor Trainer -American Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer -Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water SCUBA Instructor