A big welcome from Emma and Karen - our highly qualified teachers and coaches. Here are their stories...
Having swam for Colchester swimming Club till the age of 16, Emma made it to the regionals where she competed in Butterfly and Breaststroke so it was a natural progression to qualify to teach children which she has done for the last 20 years. Emma is now back to where it all began at Colchester Swimming Club where she has coached for 12 years helping swimmers reach national standard.
Qualifications
- Teachers ASA Level 1 and 2
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers
- Coaches ASA Level 1 and 2
- NRASTC
- Safeguarding and protection of Children
- Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ )
- FAA Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Karen always had a passion for swimming and worked as a Lifeguard from the age of 16 competing in lifesaving competitions. She started her teaching career 22 years ago but had a short time away (the smell of chlorine brought her back). Karen also coaches at Colchester Swimming Club, doing so for the last 10 years, helping our talented swimmers reach their full potential to national standard.
Qualifications
- Teachers ASA Level 1 and 2
- Level 2 award in Aquatic Teaching Baby and Pre-School
- Coaches ASA Level 1 and 2
- NRASTC
- Safeguarding and protection of Children
- Small Pool Operators Certificate
Aimee swam for Braintree Swimming club and then Colchester Swimming Club from the age of 8 till the age of 13. She could usually be found at open meets under the vending machines looking for pennies to buy sweets.
Aimee will still be working with us whilst also completing an apprenticeship to be an Early Years Practitioner at a Montessori Nursery.
Aimee’s Qualification
ASA Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Bronte was the type of toddler to throw herself into a swimming pool head first, she learnt to swim very early.
She then swam for Colchester Swimming Club from the age of 8 till the age of 17, where she got into the regional talent program for her backstroke.
Currently studying at university to become a Pediactric Nurse. Will often be seen covering shifts over the holidays.
Bronte’s Qualification
ASA Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Anola Swam for Colchester Swimming Club from the age of 8 until 16, competing at County level. She could also often be found alongside Aimee at Open meets searching for sweets and crisps.
Anola’s Qualification
ASA Level 1 Teaching Assistant
We were pleased to welcome Lily, Finn, Amy and Georgia to the team last September.
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