Sports Centre Staff Staff
Staff
Chris Humpage: Director of Sport & Enterprises
Qualifications: BA Hons, PGCE. Chris was formerlly Assistant Director in the Department of Sports Development at Bath University and has represented Great Britain in Modern Pentathlon, Wild Water, Canoeing, Triathlon and Surf Life Saving. Chris is responsible for the development of sport at the school as well as the school’s commercial enterprises.
Ali Pickford: Director of Swimming
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2 & ASA Club Coach Ali is a full time member of the team and her role is overseeing the running of the entire swim programme. She teaches all abilities and ages and is also a coach for the Clayesmore Swim Club
Lyn Young:
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2 & ASA Club Coach. ASA Timekeepers and Judges Certificate Lyn assists Ali in the running if the swim programme and is responsible for the adult beginner lessons and is the Head Coach for the Adult Swim Fit training. Lyn is also a coach for the Clayesmore Swim Club.
Paul Gowing: Head Coach
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2 & ASA Club Coach Paul has over 15 years competitive swim coaching experience and was previously the Coach of the Poole Dolphin Swimming Club before joining Clayesmore. Whilst Paul’s main role is Head Coach for the Clayesmore Swimming Club, he really enjoys teaching and is a very valued member of the teaching team on the Learn to Swim Programme.
Angela Elms:
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2. ASA Parent & Child Certificate. ASA Timekeepers Certificate. Angela is a full time member of staff at the Sports Centre as Administration officer, but also takes a very active role in the swimming department. Angela teaches the parent & pre-school lessons during the term time and is also available for private lessons during the holidays.
Esme Gibson:
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2. Even though Esme is a part time teacher, she is a valuable member of the team and is loved by all the children she teaches. Esme also assist Lyn with the adult beginner lessons and is available for private lessons during the holidays.
Kelly Drake:
Qualifications: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1 & 2. Kelly’s is a full time Duty Office in the Sports Centre, but also assists with children’s lesson on the Learn to Swim Programme and is available for private lessons during the school holidays.
Emma Williamson:
Qualification: ASA Swim Teacher, Level 1. Emma is a part-time Sports Centre Assistant in the Sports Centre whilst continuing her studies and teaches part time on the Learn to Swim Programme.