Team - Oxford Swimming Academy

Abigail Parkin

Operational Director/Instructor/STA Tutor

I began teaching back in 2006 after an ex olympic swimmer, the manager of the swim scheme I was lifeguarding for suggested I try teaching, and I haven't looked back! Learning a new skill, at any age, can come with challenges and development highs and lows, and I find supporting all our swimmers to reach their goals and find a love of the water and being water safe truly fulfilling.

I hold the Level 1 and 2 Swim England (Previously ASA) teaching qualifications along with the STA Baby and PreSchool Teaching Award and STA Level 3 Baby and PreSchool Diploma. I am an STA Baby and PreSchool Aquatic Tutor and an NPLQ lifeguard trainer assessor, along with holding a Pool Plant 3 Operator.

Agata Bury

Administrator and Instructor

I have been working in various Customer Service roles for the past thirteen years. I started in retail and then moved onto office work mostly for a local authority. My first role for Oxford Swimming Academy was as a pool supervisor at Headington Pool. After the pandemic and maternity leave, I came back as part time Office Administrator. I now also hold the STA Baby and Preschool Teaching Award and STA level 2 Award and Certificate in Teaching Swimming and am really enjoying beginning to teach and develop in this role too!

Instructors

Splash Academy Teachers

Agata, Emily, Abi B, Laura, Emma, Loreta and Abi P

Children's and Adult Academy Teachers

Agata, Emily, Emma, Abi P, Laura, Hana, Ellie, Michael, Caroline, Martina and Ashleigh