Hi, my name’s Annie.

I have been teaching swimming for a very long time, all ages and abilities.

I am a swim coach, an open water coach, an aquatic tutor and water safety tutor.

I love introducing new swimmers to the water whatever the age.

I swim regularly myself and swim open water long distances.

Outside of swimming I enjoy watching cricket, films, the theatre and meals out.

Hello, I’m Caitlin.

I’m an enthusiastic swimming teacher with over 10 years experience.

I strive to get the best out of my swimmers and teach ages 3 upwards from beginners to advanced swimmers.

I’ve always enjoyed taking part in a variety of different sports.

When I was 14 I competed in my first sprint triathlon which I continue to have a passion for.

Hi, I’m Carla.

I have been a swimming teacher here at Active Blackpool since 2017.

I teach both School Swimming and Go Learn lessons throughout the week at both Palatine Leisure Centre and Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre.

I love sharing my passion for swimming with those I teach, watching my swimmers grow and progress is what I love most about my role.

Hello, my name is Carol.

Swimming was a big part of my family life when I was a child, whether it was on holidays or at the club 4 times a week.

It’s now been 20 years working at the council as a swimming teacher…..and still love it.

My main hobby now involves a lot of water too, trekking up to find waterfalls or swimming across lakes all year round.

Hi, I’m Claire.

I’ve always enjoyed swimming.

I love being in and around water and the calming effect that it brings.

For me seeing the children and adults I teach happy and having fun during lessons, whilst also learning to swim and how to be safe in and around water.

As well as being a Swimming Teacher, I am also a Nurse.

I work on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, caring for patients during their recovery following heart surgery.

Hi, I’m Danielle.

After thinking about it for a few years I got into teaching swimming as I really enjoyed mother and baby swim lessons with my own children so on the back of that I enrolled on to a course and started volunteering.

I only teach part time as I work at the family business too.

I am married and have two children and two dogs.

I love to keep fit, I exercise regularly and play netball.

Hello, my name is Dave.

I have been a swimming teacher for a number of years now.

I am keen to assist and encourage people of All ages to achieve their swimming goals.

I am a great believer that swimming is a fantastic life skill to learn and is a great form of exercise for All abilities.

Hi, I’m Adelia but people call me Dee.

I have always lived near the ocean and have had a love for it from a young age.

Becoming a swimming teacher was sure to be in my genes.

I’m a very happy go lucky person and always try incorporate fun into my lessons.

Hi, I’m Grant.

I started swimming at young age, achieving my Gold aged 12, but then started playing Rugby.

As well as a fully qualified swimming teacher, I am also a Level 2 Wheelchair Rugby League Coach.

I umpired the 2022 World Cup Final of Wheelchair Rugby League, when it was held in the UK.

Hello, my name is Hayden.

I’ve been a swimming instructor for three years.

Swimming has always been a passion of mine.

I love sharing this enthusiasm with my students.

Hi, I’m Hazel.

I’ve been teaching since 1999. I love my job and teaching is my passion.

I love to see the little ones having fun and becoming confident in the water.

I also teach and coach for the Blackpool Polar Bears on Sunday mornings.

Outside of teaching I love to bake, crochet and sew my own clothes.

I also run a local YouTube channel that records change and progress in Blackpool.

Hi, my name’s Joanna.

I have been teaching for over 20 years, and every day I learn something new because the children I teach are all different.

I try to improve my teaching techniques since every child requires a unique approach that I am capable of providing.

I love what I do and I share this passion with everyone.

Hello, I’m Kath.

I have always been active from a young age, swimming being a passion of mine.

I swam for England in Breaststroke and Individual Medley categories when I was younger.

I am now a Beach Lifeguard at Blackpool and Cleveleys.

I love passing on on my knowledge and passion to everyone that I teach.

Hi, my name is Linzie.

I love everything water! The sea, lakes and pools!

I have been swimming from a young age and I love to pass on the life skill of swimming whilst having as much fun as possible!

See you in the water!

Hi, I’m Robyn.

I qualified as a swim teacher in 2019.

I have always loved swimming since learning to swim myself through school lessons.

Outside of teaching I have worked at the European championships in Glasgow and taken on the 1 mile swim in the Serpentine in London’s Hyde park.

I wanted to become a swim teacher to help the children and adults I teach build their confidence and have fun whilst swimming.

Hi, I’m Ryan.

I have several years of experience in lifeguarding and teaching, and I’ve always had a passion for sports, especially swimming, ever since I was young.

Being active and helping others stay safe and enjoy the water is something that I truly love!

When I’m not in a pool I can be found most often with my sewing machine, designing and making bespoke clothing for myself.

Hi, my name’s Vic.

I love water, I love everything about it, how it makes me feel so free.

Being a swimming teacher and being able to pass that love onto others is all I want.

When I see how I can have such am impact on others and also give them a life skill it makes me so happy.

When I am not at work, I am at home with my family either playing board games or computer games.