Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Swimming Academy in Scarborough
Established in 2007, Super Swim Academy has become a trusted provider of swimming instruction in Scarborough. Founded by Lindsey and Claire Prior-Mckie, our business combines over 15 years of expertise with a passion for water safety and fitness. We offer tailored lessons for all ages, from newborns to octogenarians, utilising an Endless Pool for optimal learning conditions. Our team of fully qualified ASA and STA instructors deliver both pool-based and open water sessions, including baby swimming, adult lessons, and advanced coaching. With two fully qualified Open Water Swimming coaches and British Canoe certified Paddleboard instructors, we provide comprehensive aquatic education.Our commitment to small class sizes ensures individual attention, while our structured badge schemes track progress. We prioritise creating a welcoming environment where confidence and enjoyment in water develop naturally. Our expansion into Soulful Swimming reflects our dedication to innovative aquatic experiences, combining technical skill development with mental wellbeing benefits from cold water exposure.
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Baby Swimming Classes
Open Water Coaching
Paddleboard Instruction
1-to-1 Swimming Tuition
Group Swimming Lessons
Water Confidence Sessions
Bodyboarding Coaching
Sea Aqua HIIT Sessions
Swim England Courses
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 15+ years teaching thousands of swimmers of all ages
- Fully qualified ASA and STA instructors with open water expertise
- Small class sizes ensuring personalised attention
- Endless Pool facility for optimal learning conditions
- Comprehensive progression through nationally recognised badge schemes
Associations and certifications
- ASA
- STA
What people say
Energised and full of vitality
Fantastic teachers
No fear of water
Amazing coaches
Weekly treat
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Structured lessons for ages 4+ with skill-based progression. Small groups ensure individual attention while our badge scheme tracks achievements from basic water confidence to advanced competitive strokes. Qualified instructors adapt techniques to each child's learning pace, with optional 1-to-1 sessions available for additional support.
Baby Swimming Classes
Newborn to 4-year-old aquatic development sessions. Gentle introduction to water through play-based activities builds early safety skills and parent-child bonding. Certified instructors guide parents in techniques that promote physical development and water confidence while maintaining a fun, non-pressured environment.
Open Water Coaching
Guided sessions for transitioning from pools to natural water environments. Covers safety protocols, stroke adaptation, and confidence building in sea or lake settings. Ideal for triathlon preparation or recreational swimmers seeking to enjoy coastal waters safely with expert supervision and equipment guidance.
Paddleboard Instruction
Beginner to intermediate stand-up paddleboarding lessons covering balance techniques, stroke mechanics, and safety procedures. Certified instructors teach equipment handling and navigation skills suitable for calm lakes or coastal conditions, with all necessary gear provided for initial sessions.
1-to-1 Swimming Tuition
Personalised instruction tailored to individual needs and goals. Ideal for overcoming specific challenges, accelerating progress, or addressing aquaphobia. Sessions combine technical skill development with confidence-building exercises, with flexible scheduling available for both children and adults.
People
Lindsey Prior-Mckie
Director & Lead Swimming Instructor
With 15+ years of experience, Lindsey founded Super Swim Academy in 2007. A fully qualified ASA and STA instructor, she specialises in open water coaching and child aquatic development. Her expertise extends to competitive stroke correction and adaptive swimming techniques for adults.
Claire Prior-Mckie
Baby Swimming Coordinator
Leading our Baby Splashers programme, Claire has developed our award-winning early years curriculum. With specialist training in infant aquatic therapy, she focuses on gentle confidence-building techniques that have helped hundreds of babies develop water safety skills since 2007.
Izzy
Open Water Coach
A certified Swim England Open Water instructor and experienced competitive swimmer, Izzy specialises in triathlon preparation and advanced open water techniques. She brings 8 years of competitive swimming experience to her coaching, focusing on endurance and safety protocols.
Michelle
Paddleboard Instructor
British Canoe certified instructor with 5 years' experience teaching stand-up paddleboarding. Michelle's sessions focus on balance techniques and water safety, catering to both recreational learners and those progressing to advanced wave navigation skills.
Sam
Swimming Instructor
Qualified in both pool and open water instruction, Sam delivers group lessons and 1-to-1 sessions. With specialist training in adult aquaphobia recovery, he helps learners overcome water fears through patient, structured progression techniques developed over 10 years of teaching.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We teach from newborns (8 weeks+) through to octogenarians, with specially designed programmes for each developmental stage.
Do you offer adult swimming lessons?
Yes, we specialise in adult lessons for both complete beginners and those improving existing skills, with 1-to-1 options available.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors hold ASA/STA certifications with additional qualifications in open water and baby swimming instruction.
What equipment should I bring?
For pool sessions: swimwear, towel, and goggles. Wetsuits are provided for open water activities.
Can I try a session before committing?
We offer introductory taster sessions for most programmes - contact us to arrange your first lesson.
What safety measures are in place?
All sessions have 1:8 instructor ratios, with lifeguard cover for open water activities and comprehensive risk assessments.
