Caitlin

Caitlin, hailing from England, has nurtured her passion for swimming from a young age. Transitioning from being a dedicated swimmer in her teens to becoming a highly qualified swimming instructor, Caitlin has amassed nearly five years of teaching experience across various settings.

Caitlin's teaching journey has been marked by a special focus on working with swimmers with disabilities, showcasing her dedication to inclusivity. She has worked with swimmers facing conditions such as autism, Down's Syndrome, PANS/PANDAS, and hearing loss. Her commitment to this aspect of teaching is particularly notable, as she finds great reward in helping swimmers with autism and ADHD. Caitlin's expertise extends to various teaching formats, including one-on-one sessions, group lessons, and tailored fast-track intensives. She is also in the process of completing a specialized qualification with Autism Swim, which underscores her commitment to enhancing her skills and knowledge in this area.

Within Caitlin's instructional career, she finds the Swimming Nature Programme particularly appealing due to its natural progression methodology. This methodology resonates with her as it accentuates the strengths of swimmers at any level and fosters consistent improvement, aligning perfectly with her teaching philosophy.

As for her teaching preferences, Caitlin delights in instructing swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Observing her students' growing confidence and progress is a source of immense satisfaction for her.

Choosing to become a Swimming Nature teacher was a natural choice for Caitlin. Her initial experience shadowing the program convinced her of its rewarding and supportive environment, in line with her aspirations as an instructor.

Outside of her professional life, Caitlin remains closely connected to the water. She is part of a master's swimming group, an endeavor that keeps her engaged and attuned to her passion. Additionally, she has recently embarked on a new venture – wild swimming – showcasing her enduring love for aquatic activities.

Caitlin's journey from competitive swimmer to dedicated and compassionate instructor is a testament to her commitment to fostering a love for swimming in others, particularly those who may face unique challenges. Her dedication to enhancing her skills and her genuine enjoyment in watching her students flourish make her a valuable asset to the world of swimming instruction.

Jennifer

Jennifer is both passionate and knowledgeable. For 12 years she represented Scotland in various competitions and has achieved an impressive 13 new Scottish and 5 British disabled records. She volunteered at local swim clubs before qualifying to teach through the ASA in 2015, she also has a qualification in teaching students with additional support needs. Jennifer is enthusiastic and likes to tailor lessons to each student, working with them to accomplish goals and progress.

Manuel

Manuel is originally from Spain and speaks both Spanish and English! He has obtained a Degree in Sport Science and Physical Education. He has been competing in swimming for 10 years and is a Top National Swimming and Triathlon Coach. He has obtained a UKCC level 2 Teaching Aquatics and has a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Manuel has been teaching and coaching for almost 10 years and has taught children and adults, several swimming clubs and even the under 21 Spanish Triathlon National Team. His highest achievement is being part of the top five Spanish National Triathlonship. If he’s not swimming you’ll find him horse riding or practicing archery. Manuel thoroughly believes that the Swimming Natures methodology is just brilliant as the programme builds confidence in children and adults who are taught how to swim using the correct strokes and learn to swim in a more natural way. He enjoys teaching all the swimming levels especially from Seals upwards.

Mario

Originally from Spain- Mario speaks both English and Spanish! Mario is a fully qualified swimming teacher with over 5 years' experience of teaching swimming. He is a Swimming Instructor which is approved by the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation and has a lifeguard qualification approved by the Royal Spanish Lifeguarding Federation. He also has a swimming instructor certification from the SSRF and has done a course in Pedagogy. What you might not know about Mario is that he thoroughly enjoys soccer and riding bikes. He enjoys the structured Swimming Nature Programme and the methodology behind it. We welcome him to our team.