York Swimming Academy

To a 'seasoned swimmer' swimming on your back might seem like a simple skill.

To a child, it can be one of the biggest challenges they face in the early stages of learning to swim.

It means trusting the water, staying relaxed, and building confidence without being able to see where you're going.

That's why moments like these are so special.

Not because it's the finished product, but because it's proof of progress. Proof that persistence pays off. Proof that confidence is growing.

Every swimmer's journey is made up of small victories like this one, and we're proud to celebrate every single one of them.

Swimming lessons are about so much more than learning strokes.

They're about building confidence, developing independence, staying safe around water, and giving children a skill they'll carry with them for life.

At York Swimming Academy, our lessons are designed to help every child progress at their own pace in a fun, supportive environment. Whether they're taking their very first steps in the water or working towards their next stage, our teaching team is here to guide them every step of the way.

💙 Learn through play
💙 Build confidence without pressure
💙 Celebrate every achievement
💙 Develop a skill for life

Interested in finding the right class for your child? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help. 🏊‍♀️✨

We're Hiring: Member Services Coordinator 💙

We're looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive person to join the York Swimming Academy team as our new Member Services Coordinator.

This part-time role (12 hours per week) will be at the heart of our member experience, supporting families, managing enquiries, helping with class administration, and ensuring our swimmers receive the exceptional service we're known for.

🏡 Home-based role with occasional travel to York
⏰ 12 hours per week (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:30pm)

If you enjoy helping people, staying organised, and being part of a community-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

At York Swimming Academy, you'll join a supportive team that's passionate about helping people build confidence in the water. Alongside flexible working, we offer training, development opportunities, team events, employee discounts, and a workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued.

📩 To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

📅 Closing date: Midnight, 30th June 2026

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Do you know about our Caught in the Act campaign? 🌊

Every month, we choose a winner from our prize draw of our amazing teachers and lifeguards. Anyone who has made a positive impact with a student or parent - if they are mentioned to our team, they are recognised for their amazing work! ⭐️

March’s winner was our teacher Jamie! We had some lovely feedback from parents of junior lessons and also from our adult lessons that we host at YSA

Join us in congratulating Jamie for winning our May Caught in the Act 🏆

🐋🌍 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: August Crash Course

Keep your child's progress moving through the summer with our August Crash Courses at New Earswick Pool for Stages 1–7

Focused, consecutive lessons can make a real difference to confidence, technique, and skill development, helping swimmers maintain momentum throughout the summer holidays.

This year, swimmers will join Captain Fin's World Swim Adventure, travelling across seven continents, collecting passport stamps, completing themed challenges, and developing their swimming skills along the way

📅 Week 1: 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th August
📅 Week 2: 18th, 19th & 20th August
🕓 Sessions between 4:00pm and 5:30pm

Current York Swimming Academy members can book RIGHT NOW at yorkswimmingacademy.com

Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis

Let's keep confidence growing all summer long💙

What adults worry about before their first lesson

“Will everyone else be better than me?”
“What if I feel embarrassed?”
“What if I can’t do it?”

These are some of the most common thoughts adults have before stepping into the pool for the first time...and they’re far more normal than people realise!

Learning to swim as an adult can feel vulnerable, especially if confidence in the water has never fully been there. But adult lessons aren’t about judgement or comparison. They’re about learning at your own pace, building confidence gradually, and feeling supported while you do it.

Everyone starts somewhere, and taking that first step is often the hardest part💙

A good swim teacher does far more than demonstrate skills

They create an environment where children feel safe enough to try new things, patient enough to learn at their own pace, and supported enough to build real confidence in the water

Sometimes progress comes quickly. Other times it’s quieter: a child relaxing their shoulders, attempting something they avoided last week, or smiling after completing a skill for the first time. A good teacher notices those moments too.

Swimming lessons are about much more than technique alone, and the best teaching often happens in the small interactions children remember long after the lesson ends. 💙

Yesterday we said goodbye and good luck to one of our wonderful and long standing staff members, Natalie, who has been with us for 5 years! We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Natalie, and a good luck for your future endeavours 💙🌊 Our staff are core to our culture here at York Swimming Academy, and we couldn’t do what we do without our long term staff like Natalie💙