Rebecca Foster has spent her life in and around the water. Before opening Hillside Swim School, she coached competitive swimmers, helping young athletes discover their love for the sport and reach their personal bests. With over 10 years of experience in lifeguard training and a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno State, Rebecca combines her deep understanding of movement and safety with a genuine passion for teaching. She brings a strong foundation in safety, technique, and leadership to every program she leads, creating a fun and supportive environment where swimmers of all ages can build confidence and lifelong water skills.
Maddy has been with Top Guard for 7 years now serving as the Pool Manager at Woodward Lakes and 3 years as the Program Manager for Jr. Guards.
Prior to coming to Top Guard, Maddy was a Lead Guard, Head Guard, and has served as a Pool Manager at the public pool in her hometown of Hanford, California. Outside of being a lifeguard, she is a graduate of Fresno Pacific University, and while playing on the women’s Water Polo team.
Currently, Maddy is a school psychologist who provides support throughout the education system. She is a valuable and extremely knowledgeable Head Instructor and we are proud to have her on the TGT team.
Haley has been on the Top Guard staff for the last 7 years. Previously Haley was a Lifeguard, Head Guard and has served as a Pool Manager at the public pool in her hometown of Reedley, California. Outside of being the Head Instructor, you will find Haley crafting and showcasing her insane talent on her TickTok Channel (LittleMountainMelody). Haley is also a teacher and has been teaching 2nd grade for the last 7 years.
A lifetime Clovis resident, graduating from Clovis West in 2009, Michael has been a teacher for 12 years, working with students in grades 3-12. He was a swimmer at Clovis West during which time the team won the C.I.F. Central Section Championships all four years. Michael also has a background in working at a residential summer camp where he has served as a lead instructor for the lifeguard training program for 9 years. Michael has over 16 years of experience in lifeguard training. Michael completed his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration at Fresno State and recently graduated with his doctorate in education from Fresno State in 2024.
Hannah has been a certified Lifeguard Instructor since 2017 and brings years of aquatics experience to our team. A former collegiate water polo player at Fresno Pacific University, she has also coached athletes across a range of ages and levels.
If you’ve visited Sequoia Lake, Woodward Lakes, or Jr. Guards, you’ve probably seen her on the dock. Outside of aquatics, Hannah works as a Project Manager in behavioral health and loves to travel whenever she can. She’s looking forward to seeing you on the pool deck!
This is Marty’s second year with TGT, but his dedication to lifeguarding goes back three years. As the Head Guard at Sierra High School, he leads with confidence, shaped by his background as one of Sierra’s top swimmers—he holds an impressive five school records.
Heading into his senior year, Marty already has his sights set on studying engineering in college. Anyone who knows him isn’t surprised; he’s always tinkering, fixing, or inventing something, often turning his ideas into reality with his 3D printer.
