Heidi has been in Dubai since 2005, originally from Australia – a big island surrounded by water! For Heidi, swimming is her happy place. She loves being on the water, in the water or around the water.

Throughout school she swam – both competitively and for fun.  Heidi was encouraged by her swim coach to complete her lifesaving levels and qualified as a pool lifeguard in high school.  This gives her added confidence around water safety and something else she can introduce to clients for some fun, like teaching rescue techniques and recovery strokes.

As a mum of twin girls, and from a corporate working background, Heidi brings a different personal perspective to her coaching. Heidi has gone on to complete her Aquatic Tutor status teaching new swim coaches in the aquatics industry.

Heidi’s specialty is the learn-to-swim kids and clients old or young and those with special needs (her daughter has Cerebral Palsy).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2025  STA Aquatic Tutor
• 2024  STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Preschool Swimming
• 2024  STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Disability Swimming
• 2024  STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• 2024  STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• 2024  STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers
• 2023  Child Safeguarding in an Aquatic Environment
• 2022  STA: An Introduction to Cerebral Palsy and Swimming
• 2022  PUGGLES: Learn to Swim Course for deaf or hard of hearing children
• 2019  WORLD WIDE SWIM SCHOOL: Water Safety for Over 4’s
• 2018  AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion (Disability)
• 2014  AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics (INF)
• 2013  AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW)

INTERESTS:

• Heidi loves everything health, wellness and nutrition. She is currently studying Nutrition and Health Coaching.
• Cooking & gardening – Heidi used to grow an array of fruit and vegetables in her garden and run kids food exploration workshops.
• Being near the water – ocean, lakes, rivers or ponds.
• Travelling

A number one priority for Jobelle is water safety, but she always adds so much fun to her lessons. Her classes are often times some of the loudest as you can hear all the kids laughing during their lessons.  Her imagination with water games adding fun but educational elements to her lessons is endless. People don’t realise they are learning while having fun!

Jobelle has been involved in the leisure industry and teaching since 2007 in UAE. She began working as a swimming instructor and has additional experience as a recreation manager. Jobelle then followed her passion for swim coaching to work with Urban Swim Academy full time.

Jobelle specialises in babies and kids but also coaches adults and squads. She really is an all around coach!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2011 – Swim America Swimming Instructor Course
• 2016 – STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers
• 2016 – STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• 2017 – STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• 2017 – STA Introduction to Risk Assessments
• 2022 – STA International Lifesaving Course for Swimming Teachers
• 2022 – Baby Swim, Swim Dynamics Instructor Course
• 2023 – Child Safeguarding in an Aquatic Environment

INTERESTS:

• Enjoys sports like playing basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and lawn tennis.
• Jobelle loves singing and karaoke on her days off

Danielle is a certified swimming instructor with a passion for helping people of all ages feel confident in the water. With over 7 years of experience, she has worked with swimmers of all ages, specialising in little ones, younger children’s lessons, and working with special needs. She also has a love for diving and enjoys inspiring her students to explore the world beneath the surface.

Danielle creates a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment where swimmers can develop their skills and enjoy the process. She believes swimming is not only a life-saving skill, but also a powerful way to stay healthy, build discipline, and connect with the water.

When she’s not at the pool, Danielle enjoys fishing, camping, traveling, and playing games—activities that keep her active, curious, and connected to the outdoors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2024  Starfish Swimming Instructors, South Africa
• 2025  First Aid and CPR for Children and Adults
• 2025  STA Level 2 Safety Award for Swim Teachers
• 2025  Safeguarding in the Aquatic Environment UAE

INTERESTS

• Fishing
• Camping
• Traveling
• Playing games