
Learn to be a brilliant swim teacher

Learn to be a brilliant swim teacher
Water Safety Matters is built on over 30 years of industry knowledge and experience of sharing swimming skills and water safety best practice in the UK and Dubai.
We make learning simple, accessible and enjoyable for all. If you’re an aspiring swim teacher or looking to improve your existing skills and knowledge, you’re in the right place, because…

Knowledge + Confidence = Competency + Impact

What we offer

I want to be a qualified swim teacher
A Swim England-accredited training programme designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to become a qualified swimming teacher.

I want to improve as a swim teacher
Ongoing professional development, ideal for qualified swim teachers who want to improve their teaching skills and knowledge and really make a difference to your students.


Meet your tutor, Louise Johnson
Water is my happy place, my mission is to make it yours too!
I began my aquatics journey aged 18 as a lifeguard in America. I’m a Swim England Tutor, an Open Water Swimming Coach, a Swimming Teacher specialising in disabilities, and qualified scuba diving instructor. I’ve spent over 30 years of my life sharing my passion for water sports and safety.
As a Swim England Educator, I am dedicated to training the next generation of swim teachers and supporting their ongoing development. Having instructed over 2,000 teachers, each one potentially influencing up to 80,000 children weekly, the impact of my teaching reaches far and wide.
I can’t wait for you to get started on your journey!
Watch my TEDx Talk: Does Confidence Replace Competence?

Our Mission.
Build confident swim teachers who go on to teach with impact.
Our Values.

Integrity in every drop
Honesty and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to build trust with our clients, partners and team members.

Ripple effect of success
We believe that everyone has the potential to excel. We inspire and empower everyone to share their knowledge, skills and passion for water-related education.

Inspiring Excellence
We cultivate a culture of collaboration, prioritising relevance and impact to set the benchmark for exceptional industry standards.





