Our Instructors

If you’re interested in becoming an instructor for the Jump In and Swim School – please email to find out about any vacancies.

Judith Pennington
Judith Pennington is a fully qualified STA (Swimming Teachers Association) swimming instructor and a trained Waterbabies instructor. She has been DBS checked and her qualifications include:Judith

  • STA Level 2 – Certificate in Teaching Swimming (Beginners)
  • STA Level 2 – Certificate in Teaching Swimming (Full)
  • STA Level 2 – Certificate in Aquatic Teaching (Baby and Pre-School)
  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
  • Waterbabies – Instructor Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa East
Melissa is a fully qualified ASA (Swim England) Swimming instructor. She has a been DBS checked. She works at a local primary school and teaches school swimming lessons for them.

  • ASA Level 1 Teaching Aquatics
  • ASA Level 2 Teaching Aquatics
  • Emergency First Aid at Work

 

Claire Dummer
Claire is a fully qualified ASA (Swim England) swimming instructor. She works for Water Babies teaching babies to 5 years as well as teaching for Jump in and Swim.

  • ASA Level 1 Swimming Assistant
  • ASA Level 2 Teaching Swimming
  • ASA Level 2 Teaching Pre-School Swimming
  • ASA Level 3 Teaching Pre-School swimming (Advanced)
  • NSPCC – Child Protection in Sport
  • NRASTC- National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
  • DBS – fully checked

 

Emma Johnston
Emma is a fully qualified STA (Swimming Teachers Association) Swimming instructor. She has a been DBS checked and has been a swimming instructor for several years.

  • STA Level 2 Award i Swimming Teaching
  • STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers
  • STA Award in Teaching Swimming Upskill

 

Joanne Allum (JoJo)
JoJo is a fully qualified SE (Swim England) Swimming instructor. She has a been DBS checked and has been a swimming instructor for several years alongside being a Fitness Instructor.

  • SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant
  • SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Water Based Exercise
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym Based Exercise
  • YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Active IQ Level 2 Aard in Adapting Fitness Instruction for Adolescents