MEET THE HAPPY LITTLE SWIM SCHOOL TEAM
Expert and experienced.
FLISS (SHE/HER)
Partner and Swim Teacher
"Hello! I've been teaching swimming since 2003 in leisure centres, health clubs, university, and private pools. I learnt to swim before I could walk (taught by my Mum, Julie) and I'm passionate about teaching swimming because it is an essential life skill. So much fun can be had in water once you can swim, the world (and ocean) is your oyster!"
JULIE (SHE/HER)
Partner and Swim Teacher
"I trained as a a nursery Nurse 40 years ago and have a wealth of experience in educating children. I’ve worked as a swimming teacher for over 30 years and still feel a thrill when I gain the children’s confidence, then see them take risks knowing I’m there for reassurance. What a buzz!"
LEO (HE/HIM)
Lifeguard
"My name is Leo, I am a student at Loughborough university who is just finishing up his first year and I am one of the lifeguards at Happy Little Swim School. I have been lifeguarding for nearly three years now and I am a friendly person who is always happy to help!"
BECCA (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t swimming or around a pool. Growing up in a swim club environment has given me a lifelong love for the water, which I now share through teaching. I’ve been a swimming teacher for the past two years, helping swimmers of all abilities build confidence and develop their skills in a fun and supportive setting."
ELLIE (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"I have been teaching swimming for 8 years and absolutely love it! I have taught at multiple swim schools across the East Midlands, as well as spending 4 months teaching in America at a summer camp. There is no better feeling than helping a child master a new skill while having fun and enjoying their lessons. I enjoy being in the water just as much as I hope they do. Alongside teaching swimming, I work at Loughborough Sport, supporting 64 student-led sports clubs to achieve their goals and working closely with our Swimming and Lifesaving Club."
ETHAN
Swim Teacher
ISABELLE (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"I am currently a student at university of Leicester, studying sociology and criminology. I have been swimming for my whole life, which led me to wanting to pass my knowledge onto younger swimmers. My favourite part of being a swim teacher is watching the children gain confidence as a swimmer and a person."
JACQUI (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"I am currently studying Psychology at Loughborough University and have been swimming my whole life, with experience gained as a competitive swimmer. I have been teaching swimming for a few years now and find it so rewarding! I love being able to watch the swimmers improve from week to week, as well as sharing their enjoyment for the pool!"
KATIE (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"Hello, I am currently studying Psychology with Criminology at the university, where I am also a member of the swimming club. I have been volunteering at my local swim club for the past 5 years and have had over 2 years' experience in teaching 1-2-1 lessons, where I have helped children of all ages to grow into amazing swimmers."
ORPHEUS (HE/HIM)
Swim Teacher
"Hi, I’m Orpheus! My love for swimming began growing by the beach in Greece. That early love for the swimming led me to take up water polo, a sport I’ve played since the age of 11. For the past three years, I’ve been sharing this passion as a swimming teacher. I absolutely love teaching because swimming provides an unmatched feeling of freedom, and there is nothing more rewarding than passing that same feeling on to the next generation of swimmers."
CHLOE B
Swim Teacher
IZZY
Swim Teacher
TALLULAH
Swim Teacher
ERIN (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"Hey, I’m Erin and I have been swim teaching for 5 years. My whole family since my great great grandfather has been swim teaching and it was very exciting to cary on the tradition! I used to swim semi competitively until i was injured which sadly forced me to stop. However I am so greatful to be able to bring the same joy to the children i teach that i used to have when swimming."
MILLIE
Lifeguard
SUHAILA (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"Hi, I’m Suhaila! I’ve been teaching swimming for about a year and a half. I love helping swimmers build confidence in the water and achieve goals they never thought possible. My favourite part of teaching is seeing children progress, develop new skills, and enjoy being in the pool."
HOLLY
Swim Teacher
IONA
Swim Teacher
SMARANDA
Swim Teacher
EMMA S (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"Since 17 I have worked in and around pools. A body of water has never been far away! Growing up I remember having such a wonderful time learning to swim. On my course I saw how rewarding it was, to teach children to swim, and how important the skill is! I want to pass on the same great experience as I had as a child with emphasis on building positive experiences and learning through fun."
RUBY (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"I am currently studying Sports and Exercise Science at Loughborough University and have been surrounded by swimming my entire life. Growing up as a competitive swimmer developed my love for the sport, which I can now show through teaching. I love being able to watch others build their confidence and enjoyment within the water. I find it especially rewarding to see swimmer’s progress each week!"
MADISON
Swim Teacher
ELIZABETH
Swim Teacher
SAMUEL (HE/HIM)
Swim Teacher
"I've been passionate about sport my whole life, with swimming being the first sport I pursued competitively. From my very first lesson through years of training and competition, I was taught by the same swim teacher, whose encouragement helped shape many of my favourite memories in the pool. Although I no longer compete, I continue my involvement in the sport as a swim teacher, passing on the skills, confidence, and enjoyment that swimming gave me to the next generation of young swimmers"
LIBBY (SHE/HER)
Swim Teacher
"Hi, I'm Libby! I've been teaching swimming since 2021. I swam competitively when I was younger and now play water polo for Loughborough University while studying Psychology. During my placement year, I worked in a SEN school, which strengthened my passion for supporting children with additional needs. I love helping children build confidence, develop their swimming skills, and enjoy being in the water as much as I do."
ANNA
Swim Teacher Assistant
CHLOE (SHE/HER)
Pool Assistant
"Hi my name is Chloe and growing up I loved swimming and competed in lots of galas. This made me very interested in becoming a swim instructor. My experience working in swimming has been a great one and I really enjoy my job."
KIKI
Lifeguard
SCARLETT
Lifeguard