Meet The Team

Chiara Padelli

Instructor

With SwimWay since March 2021

At the age of 17, I qualified as a lifeguard and started working in water parks and holiday resorts in different parts of Italy. However, it was when I started working as a lifeguard at my local leisure centre, that I realised teaching swimming was what I wanted to do.

I was amazed by all the little kids making so much progress week after week and I found that truly inspiring. That is what drives me about my job now, it is so rewarding and satisfying to know I am helping my students achieve their goals and develop this important life skill. There is nothing better than watching a non-swimmer grow in confidence and skill. It’s even more encouraging to hear them say that they love and enjoy swimming because it’s fun. That makes me so proud!

I have now been working as swimming teacher since 2009. The first three years were in Milan while I completed my Interior Design studies. I had a wonderful time back then working in a leisure centre teaching group and private lessons. Since then, I have continued to teach non-stop! I work with students of all ages, from toddlers to adults as well as parent & baby classes. I thoroughly enjoy teaching all ages and abilities.

I love teaching swimming as much as I love swimming! I been drawn to the sport since a very young age. I am so happy I have the chance to transmit my passion to my students every day. Even after my years of club swimming and training for hours every day; I still enjoy going to the pool every time!