Swim Now

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Your Trusted Partner for Swimming Lessons in York

Swim Now was founded with a clear mission: to empower individuals of all ages and abilities to overcome water phobia and master swimming techniques. Our dedicated team of expert coaches combines passion with proven methodologies to deliver personalized lessons tailored to each learner's unique needs. With over a decade of collective experience, we prioritise safety, patience, and technical precision, ensuring every client builds confidence in the water. Our DBS-checked instructors utilise uncrowded pools across the UK, creating optimal environments for focused learning.

From beginners to advanced swimmers, we guarantee results through structured, step-by-step instruction that prioritises individual progress. Our commitment to excellence extends to continuous professional development, ensuring our teaching methods remain at the forefront of aquatic education. By blending technical expertise with empathetic coaching, we transform apprehensive individuals into confident swimmers, fostering lifelong skills that open doors to recreational and competitive opportunities alike.

Services

Adult Swim Lessons Child Swim Lessons Overcoming Water Phobia Private Swimming Lessons Swimming Technique Improvement

Highlights and features

We're passionate about swimming and helping people learn this vital life skill
We're committed and determined to support you every step of the way
We follow a step-by-step process with clear instructions for correct technique
Our service is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring personalized attention

What people say

Feel comfortable in water Calm and patient approach Personal guarantee Excellent all-round service

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Services

Adult Swim Lessons

Our adult swimming lessons cater to complete beginners through to advanced swimmers seeking technique refinement. With one-to-one instruction, we address specific fears and learning paces while building water confidence. Our structured programme focuses on stroke development, breathing techniques, and safety skills, ensuring measurable progress with each session.

Child Swim Lessons

Tailored lessons for children aged 4 and above, our programme develops fundamental aquatic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Certified instructors use play-based learning to teach water safety, floating techniques, and coordinated strokes while maintaining strict adult supervision ratios for maximum safety.

Water Phobia Support

Specialised sessions for aquaphobia sufferers combine psychological support with gradual water exposure. Our patient approach builds trust through controlled environments and incremental challenges, helping clients overcome traumatic associations while developing essential water safety skills at their own pace.

Private Swimming Coaching

Personalised coaching sessions focus on individual goals, whether learning basics or perfecting competitive strokes. With undivided instructor attention, clients receive immediate feedback and customised drills to accelerate progress while maintaining a comfortable learning atmosphere free from group pressures.

Technique Improvement

Advanced coaching for swimmers seeking technical refinement focuses on biomechanical efficiency and energy conservation. Video analysis and targeted drills help correct ingrained habits, improve breathing patterns, and enhance overall performance for recreational and competitive swimmers alike.

People

Alistair Mills

CEO & Owner

With over 15 years' experience in aquatic education, Alistair leads our coaching team with a commitment to making swimming accessible to all. He personally guarantees every client's progress through our structured teaching framework.

Laurence Mills

Stroke Improvement Coach

Specialising in technical refinement, Laurence helps swimmers enhance their stroke mechanics using advanced analysis techniques. His expertise in competitive swimming coaching benefits both recreational and elite athletes seeking performance improvements.

Carolyn Macdonald

Class Teacher

Carolyn brings a calm, patient approach to adult learners, specialising in building water confidence. Her empathetic teaching style has helped numerous clients overcome long-standing fears to become proficient swimmers in supportive environments.

Questions

What age groups do you teach?

We offer lessons for children aged 4+ and adults of all ages, with tailored programmes addressing specific developmental needs and learning requirements.

Are your instructors qualified?

All our coaches hold enhanced DBS checks and undergo continuous professional development to maintain the highest teaching standards in aquatic education.

Can you help with water phobia?

Yes, our specialist programme addresses aquaphobia through gradual exposure techniques and psychological support tailored to individual comfort levels.

Do you offer group lessons?

We specialise in one-to-one instruction to ensure focused attention, though we can arrange sibling or family sessions upon request.

What locations are available?

We operate across 50+ UK locations including major cities and regional centres, with new venues added regularly to expand our service coverage.

How do I book lessons?

Contact your nearest location through our website or call our head office to arrange a consultation and schedule your first session with an appropriate coach.

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Jill Murray Crossland

Jul 27, 2021 Report

Just completed 10 lessons with H at EMA Hilton Nottingham. she has taken me from being a brick in the water to floating, swimming on my back and the elements of breast stroke. Absolutely superb. if you are like me a non swimmer for all your adult life this is definitely the way to learn to swim to the level you want to. Thank you so much H & Swim Now.

Gally Steven Galbraith

Jun 26, 2021 Report

Great service from top to bottom. Our 5 year old daughter has just started in Telford with Bryony. She is amazing at her job, Carly loves her already after just 2 sessions. Highly recommended if you are after 1 on 1 sessions for your child. A*****

Sarah Sistern

Sep 13, 2019 Report

Would recommend Swim Now to anyone, especially nervous beginners. Dominic has been absolutely amazing teaching our son to swim. He has been patient, encouraging and made learning to swim a fun-filled and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Thank you so much!

Martin Dale

Jul 27, 2019 Report

Dominic is very calm and endlessly patient and very encouraging. Could not ask for a better instructor. Throughly recommend Swim Now.

Marie Hluschyk

Jul 22, 2019 Report

We would just like to say a massive thank you to Dominic, he was a brilliant swimming instructor. My sister and I have learnt so much over the past twelve weeks and no longer fear the water. We feel really confident in the pool. He is a credit to your company. This was definitely money well spent! We will now be able to enjoy our holiday and can actually swim. We would certainly recommend Swim Now to others.