Individuality Swimming & Fitness Team Profiles

Kristin 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 200 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.

Anna

I have been swimming since I was just 18 months old. I love swimming so much that I started scuba diving and snorkelling when I was 14. I also did my bronze medallion at 14, where I became interested in lifesaving. This also helped my swimming to progress so I was stronger.  

I became a poolside helper when I was 14, which helped me with my confidence and communication skills. I then decided to do my STA Swimming Teachers Certificate (Beginners) just before I was 16, and have been teaching ever since. I have also got a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and STA Swimming Teachers Certificate (Full).

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."

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.

Louise

I started swimming at a young age, swam a lot whilst I was at school and became a lifeguard after doing my NPLQ whilst at college. After that I progressed into swimming competitively at University whilst I studied Exercise and Sports Science.

Having completed my swimming teaching certificate, I joined Individuality, teaching swimming to children which I really enjoy. In the future I plan to broaden my teaching by doing a Parent and Baby course and to qualify to become an Aquafit instructor.

 
Emma

I've swam all my life, competing as a child. This year I had a baby and after taking him swimming I decided that I wanted to teach. So I gained the STC (Beginners) qualification and have recently completed the STC (Full) qualification. I really enjoy teaching and working with children of all ages. I also hope to take the Baby and Pre-school exam in the near future so that I can work with other babies.

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!!