THIS IS US
We are DIFFERENT and
We Make a DIFFERENCE!
We have been teaching South Florida to swim since 1994.
We offer swimming instruction for all ages, infants through school age.
Our Mission
Our Mission is twofold:
Our Mission to our Families is to teach our families to love swimming and become safer, more comfortable, and more responsible in, on, and around the water.
Our mission to our Team members is to grow our people within a framework of social and environmental responsibility, so that we grow our school in a sustainable way and make a difference in our community.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose is to make a
Positive Difference
for our Team, our Families, our Community, and our Planet.
B-Corporation
WE ARE PUTTING PEOPLE AND PLANET OVER PROFIT
Ocaquatics is registered as a Florida Benefit Corporation.
The purpose of a Benefit Corporation is to create a material, positive effect on society and the environment.
Ocaquatics is also on the path to achieving the globally recognized B-Corp certification.
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment.
B Corps form a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good. The values and aspirations of the B Corp community are embedded in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.
Our Commitment to
Justice | Equity | Diversity | Inclusion
WE ARE DIFFERENT, AND WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
At Ocaquatics, we celebrate our TEAM of diverse individuals.
We welcome and value team members with unique life experiences and perspectives.
We recognize that our differences make us better.
We encourage authenticity and foster belonging and empowerment at work.
We listen and learn from each other. We provide equal opportunities for all to grow in our company.
Our team reflects the diversity of the Miami community we serve.
Together we are committed to making a positive impact on our team, our community, and the world.
Ocaquatics is a proud member of 1% for the Planet
We are a business taking responsibility for the environment.
Along with our national and international partners, we commit to donate at least 1% of our annual sales to environmental causes. We are part of a network that turns local action into global IMPACT.
Read our Environmental Policy HERE.