My Qualifications
My journey into the leisure industry started in 2005 as a membership sales advisor, a receptionist and lifeguard. Swimming teaching, coaching and fitness instructing followed a few months later. ​Over the years in the industry I have collected numerous qualifications and experience. Below is my current and up to date list of qualifications.
FdSc Ecology and Conservation
HE Diploma Outdoor Education and Business
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk
BTec Diploma in Sport
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STA Aquatics Tutor with Open Water Coaching, Open Water Safety and Safety Award for Teachers
RLSS Lifesaving Instructor Tutor
RLSS National Water Safety Management Instructor
RLSS Trainer / Assessor (NPLQ, NRASTC, ER)
RLSS Trainer / Assessor First Aid
RLSS National Pool Supervisor Qualification Tutor
Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance
Level 3 Education and Training
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Level 2 STA Award in Open Water Swimming Coaching
Level 2 ASA British Open Water Coach
Level 2 Scottish Swimming Coach
Level 1 & 2 ASA Swimming Teacher
Level 2 STA Mermaid and Mono Fin Swim Coach
Level 1 ASA Swimming Teacher for Disabilities
STA CPD - COVID Awareness Training
BCU CPD - Risk Management and Risk Assessment
STA CPD - Teaching Adults
STA CPD - Cerebral Palsy and Swimming
STA CPD - School Swimming
SLS CPD - Breathing, Body Position and Motion
SYS CPD - Winter Swimming
ASA CPD – Flip ‘N’ Fun
ASA CPD – Teaching Teenage Swimmers
ASA CPD – Teaching Nervous Adults
SE CPD - School Swimming and Water Safety
CTA CPD 1 - Aquaphobia
IISA CPD - Level 1 Observer
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RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
RLSS National Water Safety Management Programme (Coastal and Inland Waterways)
Level 2 RYA Power Boat Handling
RYA VHF-SRC Radio
RYA First Aid at Sea
RYA Basic Sea Survival
RLSS Rookie Lifeguard Instructor
RLSS Pool to Pond Instructor
RLSS Water Smart Instructor
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Level 3 Mat Pilates Teacher
CPD - Common Orthopaedic Conditions
CPD - Small Pilates Equipment
CPD - Pre and Post Natal Exercise
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
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Child Protection and Wellbeing Officer
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
BASP Emergency First Aid in the Outdoors Exp: 2026
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management Associate Exp: 2024
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Affiliate Exp: 2024
CIMSPA Membership Full Level 3 Exp: 2024
Swimming Teacher Association Exp: 2024
UK Coaching Exp: 2024
Insurance through both CIMSPA and STA Exp: 2024
Business and Employers Liability Insurance - Clear / Lloyds Insurance Exp: 2024