Swim2u instructors are fully qualified A.S.A. (Amateur Swimming Association) teachers and R.L.S.S. (Royal Life Saving Society) Lifeguards. In addition they are all C.R.B. (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and fully insured members of the I.o.S. (Institute of Swimming). 

Many of our instructors are ex-competitive swimmers that have also specialised in water-based instruction. 

Our instructors use practical demonstrations to motivate children, whilst providing a caring, considerate environment.  They are committed to helping pupils learn and develop by using an enthusiastic and modern approach that makes learning fun.

I believe that our instructors are able to provide some of the best instruction in the area, that's why they have been handpicked as part of the Swim2u team.

Clare Ranson (Proprietor of Swim2u)

A.S.A. Licensed Teacher/Coach

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD (Continuous Professional Development) training kept up to date

Ex-competitive swimmer at Club Level until the age of 14

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS (Swimming Development Scheme) and Schools

My mother was a Swimming Instructor

Qualification in Business & Finance (2 year National Diploma)

Ex-Accountant and Budget Manager for the Ministry of Defence

Dona Simpson (Swim2u Instructor since Sep 05):

A.S.A. Licensed Teacher/Coach

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Ex-competitive swimmer at County level

Masters swimmer

Swam for the Great Britain Police Swimming Team

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

Worked in both American and Belgian Summer camps as a swim instructor

My father was a Sports Scientist and my brother swam for Great Britain and was a European medallist

Liz McIntosh (Swim2u Instructor since Nov 05):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

ASA Club Coach

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Ex-competitive swimmer at County level

Masters Swimmer

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS Schools

Horse riding instructor and Labrador dog breeder

Al Scott (Swim2u Instructor since Jan 06):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

RLSS Extended Life Support Programme

RLSS Trainer/Assessor First Aid at work Certificate

Anaphylaxis and the Auto-injector Certificate

Pool Plant Operator

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

Steve Darwen (Swim2u Instructor since Nov 07 - Now Cover Instructor Only):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with council in the SDS Schools

Qualified Sports injury Therapist (ITEC)

Qualified Fitness Instructor

Qualified Masseur (SIBTAC)

Stiven Tasevski (Swim2u Instructor since Nov 07):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

Qualified Fitness Instructor (YMCA Level 2)

Ex-Professional Macedonian Handball Player

Vikki Pedel (Swim2u Instructor since Sep 08 - Now Cover Instructor Only)

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

RLSS Pool Lifeguard

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

Comes from a family of swimming teachers, with both mum and sister being qualified instructors

Currently studying to become a Primary school teacher, as a specialist in Early Years

Martin Shaw (Swim2u Instructor since Sep 08):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

Ex-competitive county swimmer

Great Britain Triathlon Competitor

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the army and school swimming

Secondary School teacher

Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator

Qualified North Yorkshire Youth and Community Worker

National Coaching Foundation Qualifications x 6 including Coaching Adolescents

British Triathlon Association level 2 Club Coach (fully insured member of the BTA)

Ex Military and Physical Training Instructor

Gareth Matthews (Swim2u Instructor since Apr 09):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

ASA Level 1  and 2 Diving Instructor

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Dived at Yorkshire squad level

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

Worked as an NVQ2 Care Worker for the physically and mentally disabled

Worked one to one with teenager

Worked in a Nursery with Pre-schoolers

Played for North England at clubs Rugby

Louise Aikman (Swim2U Instructor since Sep 09)

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and Schools

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice

Worked in a Pre-School for several years

Ruth Bassitt (Swim2U Instructor since Sep 09):

ASA Level 1 and 2 Instructor

CRB checked

IoS fully insured member

CPD training kept up to date

Worked privately in small and large groups and with the council in the SDS and School