Individuality Swimming & Fitness Team Profiles

Kristin Maguire (née Hughes)

I learnt to swim at the age of 2½ and joined Poole Swimming Club when I was 8 years old.  I was a member of the Club until I was 16 and competed in many competitions across England and swam for the County.

As I loved swimming so much, I became an Assistant Swimming Teacher and Lifeguard and taught at a local Leisure Centre.  When I was old enough to take my Full Teachers qualification, ASA Level 2, I taught swimming evenings and weekends whilst I was at College.

At College I studied A Level I.T. and Sports Studies, also a Sports Diploma and Pre-Uniformed Services.  These qualifications have helped me in my career and when I left College I worked at Fitness First as a Fitness Instructor and progressed to Studio Co-ordinator and started one to one swimming lessons in the pool.

While at Fitness First I achieved many NVQ's, which include Personal Trainer, Circuit Instructor, Body Pump, Spinning, Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Weight Management, Nutrition and Aqua Aerobics.

After 2 years it was time to move on and I joined Swalings Swim School part-time and took ASA Parent and Baby and started to set up my own business INDIVIDUALITY, when not working.  After a year I left Swalings and ran my own business full time, concentrating on small groups and one to one swimming lessons, also Personal Training.

Since we started in 2002, INDIVIDUALITY has grown to about 350 clients each week and I have several teachers working for me. Becky also helps to run the business.

...now meet my team

Becky

I learnt to swim at an early age and soon joined Poole Swimming Club. I was a member of the Club for 7 years and competed in many competitions.  

When I left school I worked in a local Leisure Centre as a Life Guard, Swimming Instructor and Sports Assistant.  

My qualifications include RLSS National Pool Lifeguard, ASA Level 2 for Teaching Swimming, BWLA Leaders Award, Level 2 NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations Operational Services, Shallow Wave and Mit, NSPCC Child Protection in Sport and Child Protection in Sport Awareness.

Russel

I began swimming at a very young age. Between the ages of 11 & 16, I took part in many school competitions. I obtained my PADI Open Water license at the age of 16 and went on to do Canoeing, Abseiling, Rock Climbing & Horse Riding. I also have qualifications in Tae Kwon Do & Karate. I have held my Life Guard license for 4 years now and have been teaching professionally for the same length of time.

 
Chloe

I am an STA Full Swimming teacher and have been teaching adults and children with a range of abilities for 3 years. Currently studying a Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences degree at Bournemouth University gives me invaluable knowledge to help swimmers develop and perform to the best of their ability.

I swam competitively at club level, competed in Regional Cross Country and Athletics and have provided personal training guidance. My other qualifications include; YMCA Level 2 Gym Instructor, Spinning, Circuits, Aqua Aerobics, Medicine Ball and Kettlebell Instruction.

 
Caroline

I started swimming from a young age and then had lessons from age 3, I went onto compete for Ilkeston Swimming Club and later the Masters Squad at Trident Swimming Club in Derbyshire. I had my daughter 3 years ago and started taking her swimming at 7 weeks old. On returning to my office job soon realised that I had to do something more rewarding with my time and teaching swimming seemed the perfect job. I completed my STA Beginner and Full Teachers qualifications, along with my Baby and Pre School and am soon to do my Aquacise. I love teaching swimming, it's enjoyable, rewarding and fun.

Lara

I started swimming at the age of 3 and went on to join Poole Swimming Club where I swam at County, Regional and National level.

My qualifications include ASA Level 2 for Teaching Swimming, National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Snorkel Instructor and Level 2 Gym Instructor.

I decided to get into swim teaching after I stopped swimming at the age of 16 and have been enjoying it ever since. 

Emma

I started swimming at a young age, and then progressed to club level swimming. I started to swim competitively at 9 years old and now have many county times.

This love of swimming encouraged me to start teaching and at the age of 16, I got my ASA level 1 for teaching swimming, then went on to get my ASA level 2 at 18.

I really enjoy teaching swimming as I can pass on the love I have for the sport to everyone I teach.

Jason

I started swimming aged 4 and progressed through all skills and distance swimming awards. I started teaching as a assistant at 15 and started my own classes once I qualified at 17 and I have been teaching ever since.

I became a qualified lifeguard aged 16 and worked as a lifeguard from 16 until I stopped aged 19. I have taught non swimmers and competitive swimmers, spanning a whole range of ages, abilities and skills. As well as being a fully qualified swimming teacher I am a qualified aqua fit instructor.

 
Tara

I started swimming at 4 years of age with my family and have now progressed to teaching children to swim.

I passed my beginners STA swimming teachers two years ago. Now I have my STA level 2 teachers. I chose this path as my career as I decided working with children is my passion and seeing them progress overtime is very rewarding. I am loooking to develop and go on to do my parent and baby course so I can work with babies too.

Dawn

I have always been involved in swimming and Lifeguarding for as long as I can remember. When I was 19, I did my assistant swimming teachers award. In 2010, I decided it was time to complete my full swimming teachers award. I really enjoy teaching swimming and seeing little people reach thier potential while having lots of fun.

Robert

I started swimming at the age of 4 and have acquired a variety of skills that I intend to pass on with the utmost care. I wish to promote fun yet safety.

I've been an assistant since I was 15, then became a level 1 teacher at 17 and I went on to progress to level 2 at 18. I have taught non swimmers until they can swim and I have done some water aerobics. I like to incorporate fitness with confidence building which will lead to happier and safer environment around water.

Kelly

I am a Health and Fitness Professional.  All my classes are guaranteed for a full body workout.  They are great fun and highly motivational.

I have over 12 years experience in the fitness industry, constantly updating my knowledge with new and dynamic techniques.

So come on and join the fun, get fit, laugh and tone that tum!!

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The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is the National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Water Polo and Synchronised Swimming in England. The Association also covers swimming for people with a disability, Aquafit and Adult and Child activities.

The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) is a registered charity founded in 1932; with the charitable objective of...

"the preservation of human life by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques."