Sue O'Keefe

Starfish Owner / Manager

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

ASA Parent & Child Teacher

STA Life Saving Teacher

Member of STA & RLSS

Rescue Test for Teachers

"I set up Starfish 15 years ago when my children were still toddlers.  As a parent I realised the enormous importance for children to learn to swim for safety, technique and enjoyment.  I love the fact that thousands of children have learnt to swim at Starfish over the years and I have built a team of expert but caring Swimming Teachers ready to teach the next generation."

Jan Sewell

Area Manager Medway & Swim Teacher

ASA Level 4 Swimming Teacher

ASA Parent & Baby Teacher

NARS Rescue Test

"I have been teaching swimming for 20 years, from parent and baby to pre-national squad level.  I have been with Starfish for 14 years where I have enjoyed getting to know all the families and watched the children grow.  I love pre-school teaching, the satisfaction of watching them grow in confidence."

Emily Cates

Swim Teacher

Claire Bedford

Swim Teacher

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Rescue Test for Teachers

"I started teaching when my children were little and have been teaching for over 10 years, I am ASA Level 2 qualified.  I have been with Starfish for just over a year now and have enjoyed watching the children progress."

Jesus Garcia

Swim Teacher

Jadie Russell

Swim Teacher

Justine Cook

Swim Teacher

ASA Level 1 & 2 Swimming Teacher

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches

Lifeguard Trainer Assessor

"I started working in the leisure industry full time in 2000, working as a Lifeguard and worked my way up to an Operations Manager until 2017, during this time I gained my Swim Teachers qualifications.  I have worked along side lots of different swimming teachers in sports and health clubs and taught many different age groups and abilities.  before recently starting a family. 

My favourite part about teaching swimming is helping non swimmers/beginners gain confidence in the water.  I also love teaching children about survival and life saving, one day they could save a life!."

Kayleigh O'Keefe

Swim Teacher

ASA Level 1 & 2 Swimming Teacher

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers

I have been around swimming pools all my life growing up with a swimming teacher mum, as soon as I could I qualified as one myself and love to pass on my knowledge to non-swimmers and beginners.  

Lesley Cameron

Swim Teacher

Michelle Cosh

Swim Teacher

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Rescue Test Qualified

Pre-Fundamentals Qualified

"I have instructed a number of sports in the past and have chosen to specialise in swimming.  I love seeing children progress and gain water confidence.  It's an honour to help children gain a skill for life."

Natalie Edwards

Swim Teacher

Pauline Trodden

Volunteer Swim Teacher

ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Rescue Test for Teachers

"I have many years experience teaching swimming.  I especially enjoy helping children with special needs to overcome their individual challenges so they are able to reach their full potential."

Stephanie Dean

Swim Teacher

Tara Russell

Swim Teacher

Toby Russell

Swim Teacher