British Swim School

Specialties

The British Swim School has been saving lives since 1981. Our unique methods have been teaching people, from 3-​months to adult, necessary water safety and survival skills, as well as swim technique and endurance.

History

Established in 1981.

Rita Goldberg founded British Swim School in 1981 and remains the CEO. Goldberg’s methodology has evolved over the last 33 years, teaching water safety survival skills to children as young as three months old. The back float is considered the most important water survival skill, as it enables swimmers to rest, breathe and call for help, alleviating the «silent» danger of floating face down. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children under five.

Before opening British Swim School locations in the United States, Rita was a national swimmer and dedicated swim instructor in Britain. In 1981, after working in the education system for many years, Rita opened her own private swim school in the basement of a Victorian house in Manchester, England. It was there that she began to develop the unique teaching methods that have become a recognized trademark of British Swim School.

Meet the Manager

Gemma S.

Manager

Gemma has been working for the British Swim School since she was 16, first in the office as a receptionist, then as the Software Manager, and finally as an instructor and Aquatics Director. She received a BA in English from Florida State University and her MA in Journalism at the University of Colorado. She’s been as avid swimmer since before she could walk and of all her many positions within British Swim School, working with the children every day is definitely the best part.