Born and raised in Harlem, Dominique has been teaching swimming and lifeguarding for over six years, working first for Roberto Clemente State Park where he started at age sixteen and spent six summers. In high school, he was a four-year member of his varsity swim team, and served as the team captain his senior year. Dominique is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Lehman College, while also competing for both the men’s swimming team and men’s volleyball team.