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Kyle Offer
Swim School Manager
I’ve been immersed in the swimming world for my entire life. My journey began in 2014 when I joined Coventry Swimming Club to pursue competitive swimming. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of achieving several milestones, including consistently qualifying for British Nationals and finishing 4th in the country at the Open Water Nationals in 2022. These experiences have shaped me into the passionate swimmer and coach I am today.
Since 2023, I’ve transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role at Coventry Swim School, where I’ve been gaining invaluable experience in management. In 2024, I was given the exciting opportunity to combine my knowledge of swimming with my leadership skills to help elevate the swim school to new heights.
I am now a Level 3 Swim Teacher and Level 2 Swim Coach. As the Swim School Manager, I’m dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging environment for both instructors and swimmers. My goal is to empower everyone to reach their full potential, and there’s nothing more rewarding than watching our students grow in confidence and skill.
Together, we’re building a community that promotes health, safety, and – most importantly – fun in the water! I’m excited for the fantastic journey ahead, and I look forward to working with all of you to make this Swim School the best it can be!
Murray McDermott
Swim School Coordinator
I am a Level 2 swimming teacher with over 12 years of experience, specializing in a wide range of programs, including National Curriculum school swimming and Swim England Level 2S lessons. In addition to my teaching role, I serve as a Level 2 coach, training competitive swimmers at the Learning to Train stage of the Athlete Development Support Pathway (ADSP) framework.
I am passionate about teaching children at all stages of their swimming journey, fostering their water confidence and helping them progress toward becoming accomplished swimmers. My aim is to encourage long-term participation in the sport, whether that leads to competitive swimming or water polo.
I firmly believe that swimming is an essential life skill that all children should acquire, as it is the only sport that can significantly enhance safety and save lives when learned properly.
In my spare time, I am dedicated to fitness, often training in the boxing gym or swimming in the pool. On Saturday afternoons, I enjoy supporting Coventry City at their home games, hoping to witness their promotion.
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Staff Profiles
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Pav Jackson – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
Seeing the difference after years of input.
Hobbies and interests?
Ice swimming.
Fun/interesting facts
I am European Ice Swimming Champion for my age group.
Courtney Neill – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
Watching children overcome challenges and learn a new life skill.
Hobbies and interests?
The play guitar, read books and flyball.
Fun/interesting facts
- Have a degree in forensic investigation
- Own a rabbit and a beagle
- Very good at cooking, have a degree in chefing level 2.
Tom Fairchild – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
Seeing my swimmers progress, Listening to my swimmers funny stories, Seeing swimmers get happy when they finally get a stroke right.
Hobbies and interests?
- Swimming
- Photography
- Walking and embracing the views.
Fun/interesting facts
I participated in the 2019 International Children Games.
Olivia Fife – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
I enjoy talking to swimmers about what they have done in their day and their interests.
Hobbies and interests?
I like to read and enjoy swimming.
Fun/interesting facts
Coventry University student studying history and politics.
Charlie Smith – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
I enjoy seeing the children and adults improve on their skills and go from absolutely nothing to being able to swim across the pool. And being comfortable in the water.
Hobbies and interests?
Swimming and scouting.
Fun/interesting facts
I have a metal right knee.
Caitlin O’Neill – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
I enjoy watching swimmers masters skills and move up the stages and maybe even the club.
Hobbies and interests?
Swimming.
Fun/interesting facts
- I study double BTEC sport and health and social at sixth form
- I have also completed in many pool and open water nationals over my years
- Meaning in the distance events such as 1500m and 800m.
Kenza Ajimi – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
I like seeing them progress through the groups with the smile and laughs on their faces.
Hobbies and interests?
Swimming.
Fun/interesting facts
- I am in year 11 of school doing my GCSEs
- I have also completed in many national events over the years.
Daniel Hambridge – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
Helping out with a valuable and rewarding job. It is a social, fun environment.
Hobbies and interests?
Gym, engineering, design, physics and maths.
Fun/interesting facts
Went to summer British and English nationals 2 years ago.
Caitlin Symons – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
Seeing the children progress and move through the stages, get to a competitive level and enjoy teaching the children.
Hobbies and interests?
Swim for masters.
Fun/interesting facts
Studying Geography at Coventry university.
Maya Swales – Level 2 Swim Teacher
What do you enjoy about swim teaching?
I enjoy teaching swimmers new skills and seeing their enjoyment in learning new things.
Hobbies and interests?
Swimming and sewing.
Fun/interesting facts
I am studying Maths, Geography and Textiles at A Levels.