Meet The Team

Abi B

Hello, my name is Abi, I have been a SEQ level 2 swimming teacher since 2022 and have always loved being in and around the water, starting lessons myself at just a year old. Beginning my swimming teaching career, I became an NPLQ lifeguard at the age of 16 and progressed to a level one assistant, I fell in love with the experience so became fully qualified to instruct children from the age of three upwards.

Aimee T

Hi, my name is Aimee. I've been working in leisure since 2019, starting my career as a lifeguard and progressing to become a swimming teacher. I am passionate about ensuring every swimmer feels comfortable and confident in the water and has fun, enjoyable lessons.

Amina K

Hi, swimmers! I'm Amina, and I've been involved in the world of swimming for over 15 years. My journey began as a young swimmer taking lessons through to competitive swimming and open water swimming more recently, this has given me a passion for teaching others the joy and skill of swimming.

Angela G

Hi my name is Angela, with over 10 years teaching experience, I find It extremely rewarding to be able pass on my knowledge, skills and confidence, that I have gained over the years, especially to adults and nervous beginners.

Aoife M

Hi, my name is Aoife. I started my teaching journey in 2018, as an assistant instructor in the local swim club, where I had trained from the age of 10. I wanted to share my love for the sport with other members of the club and expand my own understanding of swimming techniques. At the beginning of 2023, I gained my level 2 qualification and started teaching learn to swim classes.

Caren K

Hi everyone, my name is Caren and I am from South Africa. I grew up in a family of swimmers so swimming has been a part of my life since I can remember. I competed as a youngster and represented my province in many competitions. My lessons are exciting and sometimes challenging, but they are always rewarding for the child or adult.

Charlotte H

My name is Charlotte. I’ve been keen on swimming as far back as I remember having learnt to swim with my Granny at 4 years old. I was then a lifeguard, swim helper, assistant and full teacher and have been teaching for over 25 years. I’ve taught the whole spectrum of swimmers, both able and disabled participants and from total beginners to the very advanced. 

Clare W

Hi, my name is Clare. I have been swimming since I was 5 years old and began teaching others to swim in 2019. It was my love and passion for sports that made me change careers and become a swimming teacher. I only learnt some swimming strokes when I signed up for my first triathlon so I believe it's never too late!

Ellie K

Hi, I’m Ellie! 

I began swimming lessons myself at age 4 and progressed to swimming competitively by age 9, where I went on to represent the Isle of Wight on an international stage at age 14. Through training and competing I developed a natural curiosity and interest in the mechanics of swimming and began volunteering and later working as a teaching assistant for my swimming club. In 2015 I became a lifeguard and in 2016 became a fully qualified swimming teacher. I have worked as a swim teacher in the UK and in the US ever since, alongside studying to become a dietitian.

Ellie M

Hi, my name is Ellie. I have been a swim teacher since 2021, before this I was a swimming assistant for 5 years. My main aim is to deliver fun, enjoyable, progressive safe swim lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities. I love my job and I am committed to helping develop the skills and techniques of all. 

Emma F

Hello my name is Emma, I have been teaching swimming for over 20 years here in the UK and in Egypt.  I learnt to swim at the age of 6 and went on to be a competitive swimmer competing at all levels, even representing Great Britain.

Emma O

Hi, my name is Emma and I have been a swimmer all my life, competing competitively when I was younger. Being in the water is like a safe space to me. I couldn’t think of a better way to bring this same enjoyment to others than to teach them this amazing sport and life skill.

Francesca P (Chess)

Originally from South East England, I now live in the Midlands. I come from a competitive swimming background, competing at County Level from age 12 to 16. I'm also a certified PADI open water diver and trained in BSL (British Sign Language). I am passionate about ensuring not only progression, but enjoyment in all my lessons, as well as keeping children and adults engaged and safe.

Hannah C

Hi, my name is Hannah. I started my swimming journey from a young age. I was as a County level competitive swimmer for 10 years and a volunteer coach which inspired me to start my teaching career in 2016. I want to share my love and passion for swimming with others, encouraging swimmers to achieve their own personal goals, whether this is competitive swimming, or being confident to swim in the sea on holiday. 

Helen R

Hello, my name is Helen. I started my swim journey as a pool support for teachers and decided I wanted to teach.  I have been teaching for about 5 years now. I have been teaching from baby and pre school age up to adults. I love watching my swimmers progress and their confidence grow in the water.

Holly B

Hello, my name is Holly. I enjoy teaching a variety of lessons to children and adults of all abilities and ages. I find it very rewarding when helping nervous swimmers overcome their fear and become water confident. I also work to inspire swimmers in the higher stages to reach their full potential.  

Ingrid C

Hi! My name is Ingrid, a qualified swim teacher, lifeguard and personal trainer. Though I only swam breaststroke during my childhood, I learnt all other 3 strokes as an adult and became a confident swimmer since then -- that’s why I want to teach swimming, to share the same pleasure with everyone.

Kira B (Jaena)

Hi! I’m Jaena! I’ve been a swim teacher from 2019 and have a real love for swimming and water sports. I started swimming as a toddler and studied to be a swim assistant at 13. Since then I have worked in the leisure industry and a variety of different swim schools. 

Laura B

Hi, I'm Laura and I was a national artistic (synchronised) swimmer for 8 years, which is where my passion for aquatics began. I then decided to carry on my love for the sport through several years of coaching the next generation of swimmers in county, regional and national competitions. This led me to lifeguarding, whilst on duty I had the fortune of overseeing the swimming lessons and there began my love for teaching. After gaining my qualifications, I knew swim teaching was the career for me.

Lauren S

Hi, my name is Lauren. I have been a swimming teacher since 2021 after realising my passions for both teaching and swimming could come together as the perfect career choice.

Liz E

Hi my name is Liz. I have been a competitive swimmer since I was very young, reaching national level and have always been passionate of the sport. I am a strong believer that swimming is an essential skill to have but should also be fun to learn. I have been teaching swimming since 2020, after swimming competitively for 10 years. 

Louise B

Hi there! I'm Louise, I am 26 years old, and I became a qualified swimming teacher in 2018.

Whether a swimmer is aged 2, 42 or 92, it is my pleasure to be able to develop stroke technique, water confidence, and skills progression according to customers desires, and ensure each lesson is enjoyable, comfortable and progressive.

Louise G

Hi, my name is Louise. I have always enjoyed swimming. Being a swimming teacher is one of the best things I have ever done and has completely changed my life. I have completed my Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification and I would try my best to help you achieve the goal you set for yourself.

Melanie B

Hi, I'm Melanie and have I been passionate about swimming since childhood when I was taught this amazing skill by my Dad. Although I first learnt to swim in the '70s, swimming techniques have evolved and both my knowledge and STA qualification from May 2021 is up-to-date and in line with current standards. 

Rachel W

Hi, I’m Rachel. I started swimming at the age of two, and became a competitive swimmer at nine, and it’s this early passion for swimming that inspired me to become an instructor and is still driving me in my career to this day.

Samantha B (Sami)

Hi, my name is Sami and I have always loved swimming and being in the water. I have developed a true passion for teaching over the past year through the enjoyment of helping those of all ages and abilities to learn how to swim. I try to make my lessons as fun as possible while still making sure each of my students learns the fundamentals of swimming.  

Sarah D

Hi, my name is Sarah. I have been a swimming teacher since 2015 after realising my passions for both teaching and swimming could come together as the perfect career choice. I am a strong believer that anyone and everyone can be a swimmer regardless of age or fitness. 

Scarlet L

Hello, my name is Scarlet and swimming has always been a strong passion of mine. I absolutely love teaching, seeing the progression the students make and the confidence that comes with that progress is immensely rewarding. Not only do I enjoy teaching swimmers from the start of their swimming journey, but I also love working with more experienced swimmers to help them master their technique and efficiency through the water. 

Stephanie P

Hi , my name is Stephanie and I have been working as swimming teacher for almost 2 years. I got into swimming teaching from having my own previous swimming background where I swam at county , regional and national level competitions until I was 17. I decided to hang my goggles up so I could to share my love for swimming with everyone by getting my teaching qualifications. I have experience with teaching all ages and abilities with swimming.

Tamara H

Hi everyone, I’m Tamara! 

I started my journey in 2022 as a lifeguard at my local health club, I’ve now just transitioned into swim teaching where I have found a true enjoyment and passion. 

Tara B

Hi my name is Tara, I have ASA level 2 qualification in swimming teaching. I have a real passion for the water. I believe that swimming is a vital life skill whether in the pool or in open water. I have over 15 years of experience in teaching swimming, from toddlers to adults with a variety of abilities. I believe it is never too late to learn something new. As a swimming teacher I am committed into providing students and participants with the necessary tools to achieve their goals, instilling love of water through games, activities and instructional approaches.