Kyle

Manager
Co-ordinator and Instructor
Hindhead Pool

NPLQ Trained, qualified as a swimming instructor in 2014 with the STA,
Qualified for coaching, adult and SEN teaching.

With plenty experience working with a variety of special educational needs, ages and great with nervous beginners!

Kyle offers a very calm, caring approach to building confidence and learning to swim and is a true natural with all personalities.

Jules

STA Tutor and Manager
Co-ordinator and Instructor

Having taught for over 25 years in almost all aspects of aquatics.

To include, aqua natal, baby swimming, pre-school, beginners, improvers, squad, disability, triathlon, aqua aerobics, adult swimming/coaching and swimming teacher training.

Madi

Instructor

Madi has been a keen swimmer most of her life and has even competed at the English Nationals. She’s been teaching for nearly two years now and loves helping swimmers of all ages build their skills and confidence, especially with water safety.

She’s really passionate about helping students fine-tune their technique, focusing on stroke accuracy to boost stamina and strength. Madi always keeps her lessons fun, finishing each one with activities her swimmers can look forward to.

Dom

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Dom is a Level 2 Swim Instructor with over 5 years of experience as a club swimmer, bringing both strong technical knowledge and enthusiasm to every lesson.

His calm and encouraging teaching style helps swimmers feel relaxed and motivated in the water. Dom enjoys helping children build confidence while developing strong swimming skills and technique. Friendly and approachable, he creates a positive environment where swimmers can challenge themselves and have fun at the same time.

Imogen

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Imogen is a Level 2 Swim Instructor with 2 years of teaching experience and is especially great with younger swimmers and beginners.

Her patient, caring and energetic personality helps children feel comfortable and excited about learning to swim. Imogen loves seeing swimmers grow in confidence and enjoys making lessons fun, engaging and rewarding. Her friendly approach helps create a supportive environment where children can thrive in the water.

Charlie

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Charlie. I’ve been swimming since the age of three and have been a competitive swimmer with a local club for the past eight years.

I love about helping others develop their swimming skills and enjoy sharing the experience and knowledge I’ve gained along the way. Outside of swimming, some of my interests include scuba diving, climbing, and a variety of other outdoor activities and sports.

Claire

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Claire is a Level 2 Swim Instructor with 4 years of teaching experience and is particularly skilled at working with improver swimmers. She has a fantastic ability to identify areas for development while keeping lessons fun, motivating and engaging.

Claire’s supportive and patient approach helps swimmers build confidence and progress through new challenges. Friendly and encouraging, she works hard to ensure every swimmer reaches their full potential.

Olga

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Olga brings over 10 years of swim teaching experience from Ukraine and has worked with swimmers of all ages and abilities. Her wealth of experience, combined with her warm and friendly personality, allows her to build strong relationships with both swimmers and parents.

Olga is passionate about helping children and adults gain confidence in the water while developing excellent technique. Her calm, supportive approach creates a positive environment where every swimmer feels encouraged to succeed.

Jessica

Instructor

Jessica has been an integral part of the Fun Flippers team since the very beginning!

Jessica joined us at 8 years of age learning to swim with us! She has gone on to complete her D of E skills, assist lessons & is now a fully qualified swim instructor with us!

Ray

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Ray is a qualified ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher with 37 years of teaching experience working with both children and adults. Since joining Fun Flippers in August 2025, Ray has become a valued member of the team as our dedicated cover teacher.

Following his retirement as Director of Sport at Barfield School, he brings a huge amount of knowledge, patience and experience to every lesson. His calm and friendly approach helps swimmers of all abilities feel confident and supported.

Katia

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Katia is a qualified Swim England swimming teacher with additional STA Baby and Pre-School qualifications. Originally from Ukraine, she combines her swimming expertise with experience as a yoga instructor to create a calm, friendly and safe learning environment.

Patient, empathetic and attentive to each child’s needs, Katia helps swimmers build confidence while developing a love for the water. Parents value her caring approach and ability to make lessons positive and enjoyable.

Zara

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Zara is an STA-trained swim teacher with a genuine passion for swimming and teaching. She brings a kind, caring and smiley presence to every lesson, helping children feel safe, understood and excited to learn.

With experience supporting SEN and autistic children, Zara adapts her approach to suit individual needs and ensure every swimmer feels comfortable. She loves helping children grow in confidence while creating a positive and encouraging environment.

Moira

Instructor

Moira has taught swimming for 30 years in South Africa & has now taught with Fun Flippers for just under 1 year.

Moira achieves great progress with all of her swimmers, ensuring each student is kept moving throughout the entire lesson duration. Moira is a great asset to our team.

Jodi

Instructor

Jodi has taught and coached swimming for over 5 years. She has a vast knowledge across all 4 strokes and has a wide array of activities to help swimmers improve and perfect their technique.

Jodi can teach all ages and specialises in coaching stroke improvement.

Billy

Instructor

Billy is a level 2 Swim England Swimming Instructor and an England Athletics Running Coach.She has a background in fitness and has completed a Half Ironman and several marathons – including York where she represented England Masters.

She has a super friendly and calm approach with the children, and as a mum of 2 keen swimmers has lots of pool experience. Billy is also a trustee of Optimise Foundation – a charity empowering girls and women to stay in sport throughout their lives.

Kayleigh

Level 2 Swim Instructor

Kayleigh is a passionate Level 2 Swim Instructor with 2 years of teaching experience and a background as a club swimmer. Her love for swimming shines through in every lesson, helping inspire swimmers to enjoy the water while developing confidence and technique.

Friendly and approachable, Kayleigh creates a positive learning environment for swimmers of all abilities while celebrating every achievement along the way.

Connie

Level 2 swim instructor

Connie is our qualified swimming teacher and former national-level swimmer with a passion for helping swimmers of all ages build confidence in the water. I provide fun, supportive, and engaging lessons tailored to each individual’s needs and ability.

My goal is to help every swimmer develop strong technique, water confidence, and a love for swimming. With my competitive swimming background and teaching experience, I am dedicated to helping each swimmer reach their full potential in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tash

Instructor

Tash is a Level 2 Swim Teacher who brings a calm, reassuring presence to every lesson. Her patient and caring approach helps swimmers feel comfortable, confident, and supported in the water. She takes the time to understand each child’s individual needs, creating a positive learning environment where progress comes naturally.

Tash is passionate about helping swimmers build both their skills and self-belief, making every lesson enjoyable and rewarding. Her gentle encouragement and attention to detail make her a valued member of the Fun Flippers team.