Our growing team of swimming professionals are from all corners of the globe, each with their own swimming story. All our swimming teachers have ASA or STA qualifications, up to the highest standards in the United Kingdom. We have a mixture of coaches, teachers and competitors, which brings an interesting mix of experience. Our swimming team treat their jobs as professionals, which means they are all working 30+ hours a week teaching swimming only. We have all worked for the top private swimming schools throughout London, which has given us the expertise, experience and knowledge required to excel at our jobs.
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
Vince Lombardi
We believe that swimming is not just about beating times, it is also about having fun and learning how to overcome your obstacles. Everyone that has learned to swim with us at Swimming Class UK has forged strong bonds with their swimming teacher. This is one of the most important steps in the learning process, to become comfortable with your teacher and surroundings. Our team has a vast arsenal of skill sets, each has their own unique way of teaching you how to swim and have fun. If you have a fear of water, and have never put your face in the pool, we have the right teacher for you! If you are trying to improve your open water swimming times, we have expert coaches (who still compete) ready to give you the direction you need.
What makes a great swimming teacher?
1. Experience. Choosing the right instructors is pivotal for our swimming school. Each team member comes from a background that was based around aquatic activities. We have surfers, swimmers, triathletes, open water swimmers, physical education teachers, synchronised swimmers and water polo players. They also have worked extremely hard to achieve excellence through professionalism.
2. Patience. Teaching swimming is a practice of patience, and repetition. We are ready to stand by your side, as you put your face in the water for the first time. Or do 100 lengths of the pool, trying to get that arm catch just right. We watch, and instruct, with compassion and encouragement throughout. We never bark or bite! This is an old school method to teaching, we are the new kids on the block.
3. Professionalism. We have a combined working experience of 30 plus years, and we have taught tens of thousands of children and adults how to swim. Teaching people of all abilities is something we pride ourselves on. You are going to be glad to have chosen our swimming team, as we can teach everyone how to swim and be at ease in the water.
4. Humour. Having a laugh is important to us. It comes with the territory, spending so much time in the water is fun! We are lucky enough to work with people who are generally happy positive people. This adds a fun dynamic to the learning process, and also makes you feel at ease. Laughing is a key factor to healthy positive learning, in all aspects of life.
