Kristin HughesI 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 Manangement, Nutrition and Aqua Aerobics.
After 2 years it was time to move on and I joined Swaling 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.
After 3 years, INDIVIDUALITY now has about 200 clients each week and I have five teachers working for me.
I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 9 years old. I represented Bournemouth and Dorset and was Western County Butterfly Champion. I also swam at the Nationals. I have been teaching swimming since I was 16 and was ASA level 2 qualified at 19. I am also a qualified lifeguard, Aquafit instructor and have a First Aid at Work certificate. I completed a BTEC Diploma in Sports Science which gave me swimming teaching experience with club level swimmers and at Linwood and Victoria School.
I started swimming at a young age and gained all of my swimming badges and awards. I stopped swimming at the age of 10 to compete for East Dorset in Athletics. In my teens I decided to take a break from sport and took up music. I now play a variety of instruments in my spare time.
Then, for my career, I decided to take up swimming again and became a qualified lifeguard and took my Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualifications. I have been working at Poole Dolphin Swimming Pool, Kemp Welch and Talbot and I am now pleased to join Kristin's team.
Hi! I'm Alex and I am looking forward to meeting you.
I began competitive swimming at 10 years old, I went on to swim for Taunton Swimming Club in my early teens. At 14 I entered the Athletics scene and competed at County level. After getting married and having my children, I trained as a teaching assistant in main stream schools, I loved working with children but hated the politics so I decided to become a swimming teacher.
I joined Kristin and her team in Sept 07 I am now having a great time teaching a life saving skill and enjoying the various challenges teaching swimming brings.
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.
I started my swimming career before the age of 5 with family holidays both here and abroad. By the age of 8, I had joined the Poole Swimming Club and swam in many events both with the club and my middle school galas.
I then progressed to Bournemouth Dolphins and Bournemouth Swimming Club, clocking up many hours of training and competed regularly.
I swam the pier-to-pier three years running, twice winning the club trophy for the fastest girl in my age group.
On leaving school, I then took a break to train as a chef. Before I got married, I decided on another career change - to train as a swimming teacher - something I had wanted to do for a while.
I passed the Level 1 and NARS before becoming a mum to Lucas, who also enjoys swimming (and from an even earlier age than me - 3 months!) I passed my NARS Level 2 this year and have become a full time teacher since January, which I find very enjoyable and hugely rewarding.
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!!
What our clients say...
"My son has really enjoyed his one-on-one lessons with Sarah. In only 2 lessons she worked on his technique and his confidence had improved 100%! For the first time, he looks forward to his swimming lessons as he knows he is improving and he has fun too!"
Jo Halliwell
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