Timetable - Freedom Fitness, Maidstone

Meet the Teachers at Freedom Fitness, Maidstone

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  Jill

  Teacher (Monday & Tuesday)

  Jill's first job after leaving school, was as a lifeguard and sports teacher. After trying other jobs she found that nothing quite satisfied her like being in the pool and teaching environment.

  I joined Puddle Ducks because I not only believe in how important it is to learn to swim, but also to teach life preservation skills from a really young age.

  What I love most about being a Puddle Ducks teacher is that the classes are such fun - whilst still teaching important life skills. I also love being able to progress each child at their own pace.

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  Sam

  Teacher (Thursday & Saturday)

  Sam worked as an IT Trainer within the NHS for over 10 years, but more recently made the lifestyle choice to work on the deli counter at Waitrose!

  I have always thought that teaching these skills would be such a rewarding job so when the opportunity to become a Puddle Ducks teacher came up I jumped at the chance!

  I have two children, a full-on mermaid and a mermaid-in-training... She just loves being in the water and I take them both swimming regularly as a fun activity, knowing that being able to swim is a really important life skill.

  I'm looking forward to teaching your little ones these skills and seeing them develop through safe, fun Puddle Ducks activities, making for lots of happy, confident water loving children.

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  Stefanie

  Senior Teacher (Saturday)

  Stef is one of our Senior Teachers, based in the Maidstone area. She worked in Cabin Crew for 15 years at Monarch Airlines before leaving to be a stay at home mum to her two children.

  I missed being around people and always felt I wanted to teach younger children, so when this job came up I thought it was a great opportunity.

  I have 2 children and I know how important it is that they enjoy being in the water, having fun and learning a life skill also.

  I enjoy being in water and I love that I can teach a really important life skill in such a fun way, using rhymes and songs. It is energetic which the kids love too. I also like the Puddle Ducks child led approach, supporting each child individually.

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  Robert

  Teacher (Baby & Pre-School)

  Robert joined us after he decided to have a career change after nearly 10 years in Retail Management. He spent a lot of time when in college, visiting primary schools to teach PE lessons, so has been able to put some of those skills to good use in the pool. 

  He joined us as a Poolside Assistant and has recently qualified as a Baby and Pre-school teacher. He is also training to teach Swim Academy. 

  What appealed to me about teaching swimming was that I can teach children a skill that will stay with them for life. I was drawn to Puddle Ducks as I believe the water safety and survival skills they teach are really important.