Meet The Team

Chris Nikiforos

Instructor

With SwimWay since February 2017

As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved the water.  Whether it’s a river, a lake, the sea, or a swimming pool, water has always been my happy place – where I feel free and at peace.

From my very first swimming lesson as a child, I was hooked.  I fell in love with the sport instantly and soon began swimming competitively, continuing until I was 16.  Determined to build a future around my passion, I went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education, specialising in swimming.

Since moving to London, I’ve had the joy of teaching children of all ages and abilities. Working with kids is a blessing – it allows me to share my love for the water and inspire the same enthusiasm in my students. Watching them progress brings me so much happiness, and I always aim to create lessons that are fun, engaging, and challenging, helping each child reach their full potential.

I hold an STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching for Baby and Pre-School Swimming, an STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming, and an STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming. These qualifications help me deliver safe, structured, and effective lessons for every learner.

Outside the pool, I enjoy watching football, travelling, and reading. I believe in continuous growth – striving each day to be better, face my fears, and learn from those around me. Children, especially, have so much to teach us, and that’s what makes this job truly special.