our team
Meet our wonderful team of instructors, led by our Directors Dan Glass and Jo Glass, Swim Centre Manager Holly Hildrew and Supervisors Ebony Taylor, Brielle Smith and Lilly Diskin. All our team are experienced and qualified teachers, passionate about swimming and helping others to learn this critical life skill.
dan
What do you love about swimming?
Sounds very Zen, but I love the relaxing state of being one with the water when I swim laps.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Sharing the joy with a student when an instruction suddently clicks for them and their swimming istantly improves. It's high 5s all round!
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Grapes. 🍇 Especially crunchy ones. Each bite is packed with thirst-quenching goodness.
jo
What do you love about swimming?
Feeling totally re-energised and refreshed by the power of water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing smiles, confidence and growth in my students and working with our brilliant team of instructors who are truly passionate about swimming education!
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Mango! 🥭 Squishy on the inside and super yummy.
holly
What do you love about swimming?
I love that swimming can be so versatile. An intense training session, a cold refreshing ocean dip or just a relaxing float about. Being confident & happy in the water opens so many doors!
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Each student having a unique personality, making every lesson a different and exciting experience.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Golden kiwis 🥝 are my new favourite fruit! So sweet & delicious!
ebony
What do you love about swimming?
It is peaceful and relaxing.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
I love watching a child’s face light up when they finally complete a new skill correctly!
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Mango! 🥭It is just so yummy!
Brielle
What do you love about swimming?
Swimming is so freeing and weightless. Jumping in the water every time is a soul refresher.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing the children improving all the time and getting so much joy and fulfilment. Whether it’s blowing bubbles for the first time, learning to swim on their own, or hearing that they won their swimming carnival race.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Bananas 🍌 they go well with anything whether it’s yogurt, a banana cake or having it fresh. You can also have them all year round.
lilly d.
What do you love about swimming?
It’s very relaxing and helps me clear my mind.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing a student finally master a new skill.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Strawberries 🍓 or raspberries - they remind me of summer!
ian
What do you love about swimming?
The feeling of movement through the water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
When a swimmer achieves something they’ve been trying to do for ages, e.g. jumps/dives in or swims their first 5 metres.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Tomatoes. 🍅 They're versatile but lovely on their own with salt.
andrew
What do you love about swimming?
It can be a fun activity or an intense workout, and the feeling of weightlessness under the water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Watching kids grow from nervous and cautious to confident swimmers who love coming to the pool.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Mangoes 🥭 as they remind me of summertime when I was a kid.
Sharon
What do you love about swimming?
Swimming helps me reset and relax. You never regret a swim!
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
I enjoy watching the kids get better and learning new skills.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Pomegranate - it's delicious and you uncover a hidden world inside
lily r.
What do you love about swimming?
I love how swimming provides me with a way to make new friends while staying fit.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Getting to know each child and witnessing them gain confidence, overcome challenges, and learn new life saving skills in the water with an accomplished smile :)
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Potatoes 🥔 because there’s just so many ways to eat them!
chloe
What do you love about swimming?
Being in the water and underwater. Swimming helps me do all the sports I love and swim alongside the fish.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing that moment where it clicks. There's magic and pride in the student's eyes when they "get it".
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Tropical fruit. 🌴 They remind me of summer and the ocean.
Olivia
What do you love about swimming?
How quiet everything sounds when I’m fully submerged in the water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Getting to see the same students every week, and getting all the weekly updates.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Mixed berries. 🫐 I eat them every morning and they are even better frozen.
beau
What do you love about swimming?
The feeling of weightlessness as you float in the water, feeling completely relaxed.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
That moment when a student finally beats the fear that’s been holding them back and seeing how happy it makes them... (and their parents).
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Watermelon 🍉 Nothing beats the refreshing juicy taste after a summers day of swimming!
Tara
What do you love about swimming?
I love the feeling of moving through water, it’s so quiet and peaceful.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Helping kids discover their own love for the water.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Mangoes!! 🥭 They’re so delicious and the perfect snack on a hot day.
Emma
What do you love about swimming?
I love swimming because becoming confident in the water is not just fun but makes you feel safe - it’s a life skill.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Working with the kids! Watching them build their abilities and technique is always amazing to see.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Tomato! 🍅 It goes well with everything.
ellouise
What do you love about swimming?
When I’m in the water the effort feels like flow, not force.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
I get to help students achieve their goals, whether it be getting in the water, swimming independently for the first time or beating their PB.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Cherry tomato’s 🍅, but i’ll take sushi over anything any day.
meghan
What do you love about swimming?
How relaxing it is! The focus on breathing and technique make it very meditative..
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing my students gain confidence in the water and be comfortable swimming on their own!
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Blueberries 🫐 because they are sweet and tart, and a very convenient study snack!.
sienna
What do you love about swimming?
It makes me feel free, calm, and confident in the water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Watching the kids progress and seeing their confidence grow, especially the smiles when they achieve something new.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Strawberries 🍓 as they are light, fresh and perfect for a summers day.
summer
What do you love about swimming?
I've always found it so fun, and I love how the water at each pool or beach is a different experience.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Helping a student discover how much they enjoy swimming, and all the new skills they can learn.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Blueberries 🫐 because they're sour and sweet, and go with everything. I can never stop eating them, my record is a whole punnet in 5 minutes.
sofia
What do you love about swimming?
The feeling of moving through water, and the quiet peacefulness.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
The prideful smiles after mastering a skill or achieving a goal.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Grapes🍇 They are very sweet and refreshing!
sam
What do you love about swimming?
It’s one of the few sports that welcomes everyone. Be it age, physical or mental abilities, swimming offers freedom to anyone who enters the water.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Being able to pass my love and passion for swimming to others in a fun and enjoyable way.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Apple 🍏 because it’s crunchy, loud, and confidently believes it can replace a doctor.
james
What do you love about swimming?
Swimming can be both a great workout and relaxing so that you can enjoy it in lots of ways.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Seeing kids progress through each lesson knowing I’m helping them to enjoy swimming like me and also be safe in the water.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Bannanas. 🍌 Great snack that you can put with heaps of other foods.
charlotte
What do you love about swimming?
It’s very freeing and relaxing and awesome for your joints.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Getting to know my students and seeing them improve over time.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Watermelon 🍉 because it’s refreshing and has water in it.
Alice
What do you love about swimming?
The accessibility of swimming. It’s a universal skill that can be enjoyed across the world in so many different settings.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Watching swimmers progress week on week.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Raspberries! They’re sometimes sweet and sometimes tangy!
cadence
What do you love about swimming?
The freedom and relaxation you get from being in water whether it’s swimming or just having fun.
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
Watching as students grow confidence in the water and learn a life skill.
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
Green grapes. 🍇 They are just so good.
Jane
What do you love about swimming?
I love that swimming is an all-round body workout that’s weight-supportive and having been a big swimmer as a kid, it reminds me of my great childhood!
What's your favourite part of teaching swimming?
I love helping kids have fun while they learn and enjoy bringing a smile of delight to the parents faces when they see progress!
What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable and why?
I love all vegetables and fruit! Can’t choose my favourite, but possibly mango 🥭 and snow peas 🫛, mainly because they are yummy!