Maya Coleman
Founder & Head Coach
Former competitive swimmer who has been teaching the water for over twenty years.
Level 3 Swim Teacher
Lifeguard
First Aid
🌊 Our story
From one small pool to a swim school families love
Aqua started in 2008 when our founder, a former competitive swimmer, watched too many nervous kids being rushed through crowded, chilly lessons. She knew there was a gentler, warmer way to teach the water.
So she opened a single heated pool with a simple promise: tiny classes, patient coaches, and water warm enough for real comfort. Word spread fast among parents, and eighteen years later we've welcomed over twelve thousand swimmers through our doors — babies, big kids, and brave adults alike.
We've grown, but the promise hasn't changed. Every lesson is still about confidence, safety, and the pure joy of moving through water.
💙 What we believe
The values that guide every lesson
Patience over pressure
We move at each swimmer's pace. Confidence can't be rushed, and we'd never try.
Safety, always
Water safety underpins everything — every skill we teach also keeps swimmers safer.
Joy in the water
Lessons full of play and laughter build swimmers who genuinely love being in the pool.
Real, visible progress
Clear levels and honest feedback mean every family can see how far they've come.
🧑🏫 Meet our instructors
Certified, caring, and a little bit fishy
Every coach is nationally certified, lifesaving-qualified, and chosen for the kind of warmth you can't teach.
Tom Becker
Beginner & Squad Coach
Turns nervous beginners into confident swimmers, then trains them up for squad.
Level 2 Swim Teacher
CPR
Squad Coach
Sofia Nguyen
Baby & Toddler Specialist
Our gentlest hands in the water, beloved by babies and brand-new toddlers.
Baby & Pre-School Cert
First Aid
James Okafor
Adult & Intermediate Coach
Calm and encouraging — the coach our nervous adult learners ask for by name.
Level 2 Swim Teacher
Water Rescue
CPR
🛟 Safety standards
How we keep the water safe
Confidence grows fastest when families feel completely secure. Here's how we earn that trust, lesson after lesson.
Dedicated deck lifeguard
A qualified lifeguard watches the water during every session, separate from the teaching instructors.
Annual safety training
All staff renew first-aid, CPR, and water-rescue certifications every year, no exceptions.
Hourly water testing
Pool chemistry is checked every hour and gently UV-filtered for clean, eye-friendly water.
🏊 Our pools
Come for a tour
Warm water, calm vibes, modern facilities
We swim in three purpose-built pools: a shallow warm-water pool for babies and beginners, a teaching pool for developing strokes, and a full-length lap pool for advanced swimmers and squad.
Heated to 32°C
Warm enough for little bodies to stay relaxed and focused on learning.
Family change rooms
Warm, private family cubicles, lockers, and hairdryers to make wet hair and wriggly kids easy.
Comfy viewing area
A warm gallery with big windows so parents can watch every lesson in comfort.
Come meet us in person
Book a friendly tour and meet the coaches who'll help your swimmer grow. We'd love to show you around the pool.