Christine
I am a competitive endurance-based triathlete and runner, mum of two fantastic young adults and have found the perfect post police career retirement job sharing my love of sport by helping future generations learn to swim and be safe around the water. Christine teaches on a Tuesday & Wednesday at Arc Leisure Matlock and Thursday & Friday at Bakewell Swimming Pool.
Courtney
I am Courtney and I have been swim teaching for around 5 months I have always been passionate around the water as I love swimming in my spare time. It is so rewarding to see others achieve goals in the swimming lessons. I teach all age ranges from adults to baby’s helping you to swim.
Jemma
I started swimming competitively at the age of 9 and qualified for the ASA midlands championships every year from the age of 11. I swam for Chesterfield Swimming Club, where I did 9 sessions a week, 5 of them at 5am! At the age of 12 I was selected to join Derventio Excel, The Derbyshire Elite Swim Squad. Swimming is my passion and I have always wanted to teach and love to see how the children progress as I did. Jemma teaches Monday - Thursday and Saturday at Arc Leisure Matlock and School Swimming at Bakewell Swimming Pool.
Alice
I have been an assistant and teacher at Bakewell Swimming Pool since October. I am a keen swimmer and I am currently part of a competitive swim club. I love sharing my passion for swimming during lessons. Alice covers lessons when she is back from University.
Amy
When I’m not working on reception, you’ll see me covering lessons. I have over 10 years of experience teaching people of all ages and abilities. I love figuring out the best way to help someone and breaking things down in a way that each individual can understand. Helping people to feel safe in the water and watching them develop a love for swimming makes teaching such a rewarding job.
Emily
Josh Hardy
With a journey that began as a lifeguard I bring over 4 years of combined experienced in both lifesaving and swim instruction. My dual roles have equipped me with a deep understanding of water safety and effective teaching techniques. Josh teaches on a Monday & Wednesday evening.
Liv
Hi my name is Liv, I am a qualified Level 2 swim teacher at Bakewell Swimming Pool. Growing up I loved swimming and my passion for it has led me to teaching it. My favourite thing about teaching is watching children learn new skills and become more confident. Liv covers swimming lessons when she is back from University.
Rachael
Matthew
I'm Matthew a swimming teacher with a background in outdoor education. I love making lessons fun for all ages and abilities because I believe if people enjoy what they are doing, they learn better. Seeing the pride and sense of achievement as learners reach their goals is the best part about my job.
Belle
I'm Belle, I'm really passionate about sharing my love of swimming and enjoying the water safely whether at a basic level or taking it to advanced skills. I have 5 years' experience teaching all ages and abilities from babies, through learn to swim and school swimming, up to competitive swimmers and adults. I coach Bakewell Swimming Club and I cover for other teachers at Freedom Leisure.