Trainers – Sandown Swim School

OUR SWIM TRAINERS

We believe that when you do things with passion magic happens!

The Sandown Swimming school has partnered with 2 very experienced swimming teachers, whom have years of teaching experience.
Our trainers are passionate about learning and development, are patient and start with the end result in mind.

Our teachers use the interactive, participative and confidence building approach during lessons. As swimming is not just a life skill but also an opportunity for young people to engage, take instructions, laugh and share their thoughts – we prefer to guide and nurture as opposed to simply just tell.

All our trainers are qualified swim SA instructors with up to date first aid certificates.

OUR TRAINERS

Thenji Ncube

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor

Thenji Ncube is an accredited learn to instructor who is passionate about swimming, people and skills development; all these components put together make her job, as a swimming instructor, one that she pursues out of love as opposed to simply earning a living. Thenji has more than 8 years teaching experience. “It is personally rewarding when I see my students grow and become more confident. I completed my P.B.S.T.A qualification and specialize in 6-36 month old babies, but train all ages.”, says Thenji.

Nicki Hargreaves

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor.

I have been involved in various sectors of education for the past 17 years and it is being witness to triumph, success and determination that drives my passion in this profession both in the classroom and in the water. As a scholar I was always in the water and opted for goggles and caps over any other available sport and once I started my teaching career, I jumped at the opportunity to coach swimming and develop my coaching and training skills. I have been involved in the teaching of the learn-to-swim programs at the primary schools I have worked at as well as squad training. Over the last several years I have been involved in Early Childhood education and also fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to teach much younger children. It is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience to be a part of the journey of learning to swim!

Cheryl Street

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor.

My love for the water started when I was a provisional swimmer in my childhood. My passion for working with children began when I studied Foundation phase teaching. I began teaching swimming and helped set up various swim schools for the Health and Racquet clubs in and around Johannesburg. In 1993 I opened my own swimming school in Sandton called Cheryl’s Swimming school and enjoyed operating a successful swim school for many years. Over the 35 years that I have been teaching swimming, I have gained experience in teaching all ages from babies up until adults . I have knowledge of various teaching methods and always try to remain up to date with new swimming developments

Thandi Sibanda

Swim School Administrator

As a swim school administrator, I am often asked by friends, family, and parents, why I have chosen to work in this field. When I get asked this question, my immediate thought is: why wouldn’t I like to work with people?! The answer is that I love it! There are many reasons why I think helping adults children and their families reach their swimming goals, is best job in the world. Knowing that my job is to help people achieve their full swimming potential and to help them feel happier and better about themselves, brings a huge smile to my face and helps me sleep better at night!

Oxana Trook

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor.

“My love for swimming and passion for teaching culminates in the pool. It gives me pleasure and a great sense of achievement helping children and adults in overcoming their inabilities and fears in the water to become confident and able, water safe swimmers. I have over 14 years of experience as a qualified swimming instructor specialising in children, as early as 2 years of age to adults. I will love to share my passion for water with all my students.”

Nontokozo Homera

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor.

Noni is an accredited swimming instructor, and has a certificate with Swim South Africa. She has remarkable skills that assist and teach various ages form toddlers to adults for more than 5 years. Patience and Passion are the key tools that makes Noni a good teacher and water guru. Her ultimate goal is to equip and help the most scared beginner to let go of their fear and keep swimming until they love it.

Yolandi Malay

Accredited Learn to Swim Instructor

As a swimming instructor, I get to teach others a vital life skill so they can enjoy the benefits of swimming for the rest of their lives. I love seeing my learners grow into strong and confident, water safe swimmers. I love working with children and adults who have never experienced water safety techniques before. My other passion is working with children and adults with special needs. Coaching and snorkelling are some of my areas of expertise.