Meet your swim teacher
Hi, I’m Johnny- founder of JP Swim Academy.
I created JP Swim Academy to provide high-quality swimming lessons where every swimmer receives genuine individual attention. By keeping classes to a maximum of four swimmers, I can spend more time giving each person individualised feedback, attention and support, rather than relying on general feedback for a larger group.
Smaller classes give me more opportunity to work on the specific areas each swimmer needs to improve, helping them develop their technique, confidence and overall swimming ability more effectively.
My aim is to make lessons structured and purposeful while still being enjoyable, helping swimmers become stronger, safer and more confident in the water.
Qualified Swim Teacher • Enhanced DBS Checked • Child Workforce & Children’s Barred List Checked
Why I started JP swim academy
I wanted to create a swimming programme that combines small class sizes, individualised coaching, clear progression and meaningful rewards. Rather than swimmers simply attending lessons week after week, the JP Medal Pathway gives seven clear stages to work towards and a medal to celebrate each stage.
Qualifications & Safeguarding
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
Qualified to independently plan, prepare, deliver, monitor and evaluate swimming teaching sessions.
Enhanced DBS Checked
Enhanced DBS checked for the Child Workforce, including the Children’s Barred List.
Fully Insured
Appropriate insurance in place for the delivery of swimming lessons.
Safety & emergency preparedness
Lessons are delivered with appropriate pool safety procedures, risk assessment and emergency arrangements in place.
STA Safety Award for Teachers
Pool rescue and emergency-response training specifically designed for swimming teachers.
Competitive swimming experience
Alongside teaching, I continue to train and compete in Masters swimming at national level.
Competitive swimming gives me first-hand experience of developing technique, understanding how small changes can improve performance, and working towards clear progression goals. I bring that same attention to detail into my teaching- adapting feedback to the individual swimmer rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Whether someone is learning the fundamentals or refining their stroke towards a competitive level, I’m passionate about helping swimmers improve at every stage. My own competitive experience allows me to coach both the basics and the finer technical details that matter at higher levels of performance.
Ready to start swimming?
Whether you’re looking for small-group lessons, adult coaching or more individual support, get in touch to find the right option for you.