Nick has 20 years experience in the leisure industry and studied sports management in Loughborough. If there is a job in the private swim school industry, it’s likely that Nick has done it at some point.

Nick has always been a beloved teacher and understands how important children’s early experiences are, especially in the water. Individualised and exciting swimming lessons create a life long love of the water. Nick wants a swim school that creates opportunities for every little one to discover a love for swimming.

Amanda didn’t learn to swim until she was 8 years old but still fondly remembers her first swim teacher - Jane - who helped create her forever passion. Amanda went on to swim for 3 local swimming clubs - Biggleswade, Cambridge and Hitchin.

Parts of her experience were amazing and others were alienating and unfriendly. Amanda doesn’t want any swimmer to feel stressed or pushed and thinks swimming should always be enjoyable.

From the award scheme to social media and the facilities, every part influences the feeling that customers have and are all equally important to Amanda.

Jade is passionate about customer experiences and swim lessons. She is vital to the Happy Fins experience and is here to ensure our standards are always high. She is manning our inbox and Whatsapp so send her a message if you have any questions or want a friendly chat.

Jade has a degree in sports science and fully understands the importance of swimming from an early age to reap the benefits of such a healthy sport. This passion comes out in her teaching, she is just as keen as us to ensure the kids are learning to swim and loving the water at the same time.

Carly took her son to adult and child lessons 5 years ago and loved it so much she trained to be a swimming teacher and hasn’t looked back. Carly is empathetic, caring and can hold a great tune.

She loves teaching at Happy Fins and thinks the ethos perfectly suits her teaching style. Alongside being in the water, Carly develops Happy Fins Adult & Child lesson scheme - ensuring all instructors are giving the best first splashes for our swimmers.

Katrina has been a swim teacher for over 5 years. Previously Katrina worked locally as a midwife, this provided perfect experience for teaching little ones to swim.

Katrina’s favourite thing about teaching swimming is helping the nervous and shy children come out of their shells. “I love it when they finally arrive to a lesson with a great big smile on their face’.

Ethan is our Butterfly expert. He learnt to swim in South Africa where he competed until he was 18.

He became a swimming teacher because he was always the one teaching his cousins and family friends to swim and thinks it’s great having a job that is fun and doesn’t feel like a chore. Ethan also teaches our club swimmers, passing on all of his competitive swimming knowledge.

Maisy has always loved being in the water and comes from a family of swim teachers. After working with children and exploring different watersports, she was drawn to swim teaching as a way to help build confidence in the water.

She especially enjoys teaching Dolphin level, where children are building on core skills and preparing for the next stage. “It’s so rewarding adapting lessons to each child and seeing their trust grow,” she says.

Leanne has been a swimming instructor for 3 years and brings fantastic energy and positivity to all of her lessons.

We asked Leanne why she become a swimming teacher and she said: 'I’ve always loved being in the water myself from such a young age, both my 2 girls started in the parent and child classes and from there I thought what a rewarding, fun and happy job. It’s great seeing the children progress and the smiles on their faces.'

Lucy joined Happy Fins after a career in A&E, looking for a new challenge that combined her calm nature with her love of swimming. She remembers enjoying her own lessons as a child and wanted to help others feel the same.

She loves the focused, fun atmosphere of 1:1 and 2:1 lessons and finds it especially rewarding to see children grow in confidence. Her favourite level to teach is Sharks, and she’s excited to start working with babies too.

For Sophie, becoming a swim teacher brought together two of her biggest passions — swimming and working with children. Teaching felt like the perfect role, allowing her to share her love for the water while helping children develop an essential life skill.

She believes that lessons should focus on enjoyment as much as skill, creating a calm, positive environment where children can thrive. Sophie especially enjoys teaching our youngest swimmers in Turtles, where those first steps in the water build the foundations for a lifetime of confidence.

Katie first found her love for the water as a competitive swimmer and later decided to share that passion through teaching. Becoming a swim teacher felt like the perfect way to combine her own experience with a role that inspires the next generation of swimmers.

She loves the small class sizes at Happy Fins, which allow her to really get to know each child and support them individually. Katie especially enjoys teaching both our youngest swimmers in Adult and Child lessons and the top levels, where she can introduce more technical skills.

Gemma has been a swimming teacher for 12 years, bringing a wealth of experience to her lessons. Her love of swimming started from her very first time in a pool, and she’s passionate about helping children develop this essential life skill with confidence.

Her favourite level to teach is Shark, where she enjoys refining technique and supporting swimmers as they grow in independence. Breaststroke is her favourite, and she takes pride in helping swimmers master its timing and coordination.

Rebecca became a swimming teacher because of her lifelong passion for swimming and water sports. Growing up around the water, she enjoyed activities such as jet skiing, surfing, and competitive swimming, which inspired her to help children build confidence and develop essential water skills.

Rebecca loves helping young swimmers feel safe and confident in the water. She particularly enjoys teaching Dolphin-level swimmers, supporting them as they grow in confidence and develop their understanding of movement through the water. Her favourite stroke to teach is front crawl.

Teresa has loved the water from a very young age, having learned to swim before she could walk and later swimming competitively until the age of 16. The water has always been her happy place, and she enjoys sharing that passion with others through teaching.

Inspired by her daughter’s experience at Happy Fins, Teresa joined the team to help swimmers build confidence and enjoy the water. Outside of teaching, she is a busy mum and spends her time caring for her daughter and the family’s much-loved Leonberger dog.

Dan became a swimming teacher because he wanted a career that was both enjoyable and rewarding. He loves being able to make lessons fun while helping swimmers develop valuable skills and confidence in the water.

Dan’s favourite part of teaching is seeing children overcome their fears and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. He finds it especially rewarding to celebrate their progress and watch their confidence grow with every achievement. His favourite level to teach is Shark 1, where swimmers continue to develop their skills and become more independent in the water.

Liz first discovered swim teaching while on maternity leave, after taking her middle child to baby swimming lessons. It sparked the idea of a new career, and when the chance came along the timing felt perfect. Everything seemed to align, and she hasn’t looked back since.

Her favourite part of teaching is seeing that special moment when a swimmer finally cracks a skill they’ve been working on. “The pride on their faces is such a joy to see,” she says. Liz loves helping children build confidence in the water and seeing how much enjoyment they get from their lessons.

Lisa became a swimming teacher in 1989 while working as a lifeguard. The pool funded her teaching qualification, which she completed with Olympian Brian Brinkley. She quickly realised how much she loved teaching and, 37 years later, is still doing a job she enjoys every day.

Her favourite part of teaching is watching children grow in confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. She especially enjoys seeing nervous swimmers become confident in the water and helping children with additional needs thrive. Lisa’s favourite stroke to teach is butterfly because of the challenge of mastering its technique.

Kelli’s love of the water began at a young age through club swimming, competitive events, and lifesaving training. Growing up in South Africa and working on the beaches helped develop her strong appreciation for water safety and the importance of feeling confident in and around the water.

Kelli enjoys helping children build confidence, learn new skills, and achieve goals they never thought possible. She is particularly passionate about supporting neurodiverse swimmers, creating a positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive in the water.

Daisy has loved being in the water since she began swimming at four years old. Although she enjoyed swimming, her own early lessons often felt impersonal, which inspired her passion for a more supportive and individual approach to teaching. She was drawn to Happy Fins’ personalised teaching style and enjoys helping children build confidence and develop a positive relationship with the water.

Daisy’s favourite part of teaching is creating trusting relationships with her swimmers and supporting them as they achieve their goals. She particularly enjoys teaching the early stages, such as Hatchlings and Turtles, where she can see a real difference in swimmers’ confidence, skills, and enjoyment of the water.

Swimming has always been a big part of Gemma’s life. She began lessons at a young age, completed lifesaving training, and went on to swim competitively. Being in the water has always brought her a sense of enjoyment and relaxation, inspiring her passion for teaching swimming.

Gemma enjoys helping swimmers build confidence and celebrating their progress as they develop new skills. She particularly enjoys teaching Hatchlings and Orcas, supporting younger children through fun, engaging lessons while also helping advanced swimmers refine their technique. Her favourite stroke is backstroke, which was her strongest event during her competitive swimming years.

Catharine has been part of the swimming industry for over 12 years, beginning her career as a lifeguard before moving into teaching. Having been a nervous swimmer herself as a child, she understands how important it is to help swimmers feel comfortable, safe, and confident in the water.

Catharine particularly enjoys working with SEN children and those who may be nervous around water, supporting them as they build confidence and develop new skills at their own pace. She finds it especially rewarding to see swimmers overcome their fears and discover a love of the water. Her favourite stroke to teach is backstroke.

Fred became a swimming teacher because he understands what it feels like to be nervous in the water and wanted to help others overcome those fears. He is passionate about building swimmers’ confidence and helping them feel comfortable and safe in the water.

Fred’s favourite part of teaching is seeing children achieve things they never thought possible and watching their confidence grow. He particularly enjoys teaching Shark 3 to Orca 3 swimmers as they develop and refine their skills, and his favourite stroke to teach is breaststroke.

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Bozena has always loved being in the water. To her, water represents freedom, confidence, and calmness, which inspired her to become a swimming teacher. She is passionate about helping others feel safe in the water and experience the enjoyment and wellbeing that swimming can bring.

As both a qualified teacher and a dedicated swimmer, Bozena enjoys helping children and adults build confidence, overcome fears, and achieve things they never thought possible. She is particularly passionate about teaching water safety, believing it is an essential life skill, and finds great reward in seeing swimmers grow in confidence and enjoy being in and around the water.