The Instructors

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 also teaches for Water Babies (www.waterbabies.co.uk) alongside teaching 3-7 year olds for the Jump In and Swim School. She has been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and her qualifications include:

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)
The Royal Life Saving Society UK – National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
Water Babies – Instructor Accreditation

Phil Hardinges

Phil Hardinges is also a fully qualified lifeguard (NPLQ), ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) swimming instructor and teaches children and adults at the Cripps Recreation Centre in Northampton alongside teaching 3-7 year olds with Judith at the Jump In and Swim School. He has been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and his qualifications include:
 
ASA Level 1 - Teaching Aquatics
ASA Level 2 - Teaching Aquatics
NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Lifeguard)
YMCA Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor (Personal Trainer)
Level 1 Child Protection Training

Leanna Hearne

Leanna Hearne is a fully qualified lifeguard (NPLQ) and a Level 1 ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) swimming instructor and has been teaching for the last 4 years at a private swim school. She has been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and her qualifications include:
 
ASA Level 1 - Certificate for Teaching Swimming
STA Level 2 – Certificate in Teaching Swimming (Full)
NPLQ Level 2 - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Lifeguard)