Lisa has been involved in the leisure industry and teaching for over 20 years. She began working in a pool as a lifeguard and coaching alongside her own Swim Coach. Following this Lisa taught swimming in California, Greece, and co-ordinated programs in the UK, Muscat and finally moved to Dubai in August 2005. During this time she taught swimming in hotels and health clubs, she ran her own company for 6 years and has joined Fitness First in October 2013 to develop the Aquatics Department.
Having grown up in Hong Kong Lisa learnt to swim competitively at a young age, on returning to the UK she swam competitively to county level.
Lisa loves to help others to develop their understanding and technical understanding of the water whilst having some fun and games. She also enjoys working with more advanced swimmers to develop their strokes and technique further.
As an Aquatic Tutor, Lisa brings her vast knowledge of swimming teaching to those looking to enter the industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1994 ASA Level 1
- 1996 ASA Level 2
- 2004 AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- 2006 AustSwim Competitive Strokes
- 2007 STA Safeguarding and Protecting Young Children
- 2008 ASA Coaching Level 2
- 2010 STA Full Teacher’s Certificate
- 2012 STA Tutor’s Award
- 2015 STA Safety Award for Teachers Upskill
- 2015 HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- 2016 STA Introduction to Risk Assessments
- 2000 BA (Hons) in Sports Studies with Business
INTERESTS:
- Triathlons: running, swimming and cycling
- Pilates
- Eating cookies
