Our Team

Meet Our Swimming Instructors

At Swimbrite Swimming School, our instructors are at the heart of everything we do.

Each member of our teaching team is carefully selected not just for their qualifications, but for their ability to create a calm, encouraging and confidence-building environment for swimmers of all ages.

Whether it’s a baby’s first splash, a nervous adult learner, or a confident swimmer progressing further, our instructors are passionate about helping every swimmer feel safe, supported and proud of their progress.

Friendly, Qualified & Experienced Teachers

All Swimbrite instructors are:

Just as importantly, they are friendly, patient and genuinely care about the swimmers they teach.

Our Teaching Team

Below is our current team of Swimbrite swimming instructors. Each brings their own experience, personality and teaching style — united by the same commitment to safety, confidence and enjoyment in the water.

Swimbrite Instructors

James Dalzell

Lead Instructor

Juneal Bass Grant

Swim Instructor

Rochelle Scott

Children's & Adults Instructor

Isobel Dobson

Children's Instructor

James Rawes

Competitive Instructor

Owen Power

All Ages Instructor

Libby Wade

All Ages Instructor

Luke Newan

All Ages Instructor

Abby Wood

All Ages Instructor

Elisa Gardner

All Ages Instructor

Michael Aw Yong

All Ages Instructor

Evie Hance

All Ages Instructor

Thomas Newdall

All Ages Instructor

Emily Rugg

All Ages Instructor

Riyan Patel

All Ages Instructor

Tilly Evans

Children's Instructor

Amelia Hammond

All Ages Instructor

More Than Just Swimming Teachers

Our instructors understand that learning to swim can feel very different for every person.

They are experienced in:

This personal approach helps swimmers relax, enjoy lessons and progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Why Parents and Swimmers Trust Our Team

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Calm, friendly and encouraging teaching styles
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Fully qualified and DBS-checked instructors
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Experience across all ages and abilities
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Focus on confidence, safety and enjoyment

Many families tell us the relationship their child builds with their instructor is one of the reasons they stay with SwimBrite for years.

Trusted by families across Leeds & Bradford

Since 2008

If you’d like to learn more about our lessons or find the right class for you or your child, our team is always happy to help.