Our Team
Koen
Founder (Degree in Teacher of Swimming KNZB Teacher in Swimming for Infants and Toddlers (USA) STA Teachers of Swimmers (England))
“We are the pioneer and leading swim school in Singapore for babies and pre-school swimming. We are dedicated to continual learning and adaptation of our programme with the goal to give the best service possible to our valued clients. On behalf of the aquaDucks team, I wish you all a warm welcome!”
Management
Chief Executive Officer (Diploma in Business management. Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Marketing)
“It is my privilege to be part of the aquaDucks team which has become an extended family for me. Over the past 15 years, I have seen our team evolve in many positive ways and I enjoy that we are constantly looking for ways to enhance the overall learning experience for the children and parents alike. It is indeed a blessing for us to be part of the children’s lives and their families. As our slogan goes, Dive into the fun.”
Chief Operating Officer (Degree in Teacher of Swimming KNZB Degree in Teacher for children with learning and behaving problems. Sports Management (MBO))
“Having been with aquaDucks since 2008, I love swimming and teaching in the beautiful surroundings of the Singapore pools. What makes our job so important is that we teach not only a sport/skill but a lifesaving skill in the most fun way possible. All students become part of our aquaDucks family and we build a friendship and relationship to remember for life.”
Aquatics Manager
“I enjoy teaching children to swim simply because it is a lifetime survival skill and I love to see children having fun in the water and at the same time able to keep themselves safe.”
Coaches
Bachelor in Physical Education
“I have been with aquaDucks since 2012. It’s an
honour to share and create a happy experience
with the children through sports. I enjoy teaching
swimming because it is a total all in one fitness
for physical, mental and emotional well-being.”
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming, Bachelor in Psychology, Swim Australia teacher (ASCTA)
“Its a privilege for me to teach the importance of water safety and lifesaving skills. Knowing your students are safe in the water is a rewarding feeling. I want to teach my students that swimming is fun and help them respect the water and most of all make progress in their swimming skills.”
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming
“My passion is teaching swimming with the aim that students will love it as much as I do, and be successful in their swimming goals.”
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming, Swim Australia teacher (ASCTA)
“Coaching children in swimming has been a great joy for me as I get to see them enjoy the same passion as me! I am happy to stay active to and would like to be able to contribute to the sports industry for as long as possible.”
Diploma in Sports Management, ASCTA Swim Australia Teacher
“The desire to help little ones grow and seeing them improve bring about a sense of satisfaction that is indescribable. As a swim coach with aquaDucks, it is a great privilege to be part of the process, to help little ones become the better version of themselves with every stroke they take.”
Swim Australia teacher (ASCTA)
“As an ex-national swimmer, I would like to share my experience to help swimmers improve their strokes and times. It gives me great satisfaction when my swimmers achieve their goals in this sport. “
Bachelor in Physical Education and Sports
“I chose to teach swimming because sports and swimming are great passions of mine. I love being with children as much as I love being in the water. It is tremendous fun to have this profession.”
Swim Australia Teacher (ASCTA), Diploma in Special Needs Education and Child Psychology
“It brings me so much joy to see how the children enjoy being with their friends while splashing around in the pool. I hope that through our swimming programme, the children will grow to love swimming as much as I do while learning the importance of water safety and having fun at the same time!”
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Swim Australia teacher (ASCTA)
“I chose to be a swimming coach as there is nothing more satisfying than being able to share my knowledge with children and watch them develop their swimming skills over time. I also enjoy being part of their swimming progression and character development. More importantly, being a swimming coach allows me to contribute to the society by creating awareness and educating about water safety.”
Bachelor in Psychology
Swim Australia Teacher (ASCTA)
“My love for the sport and passion to work with children carved my direction to be a swim teacher. I am dedicated to help children reach their potential.
What brings me the greatest joy is witnessing them progress and achieve milestones in the pool. It is not about the medals or records; it is about the journey, life skills learnt and creating memorable experiences along the way.”
Swim Australia teacher (ASCTA), Bachelor of Business Administration
“What I love about my job is getting to work with the most purest and fun little persons. Children are always full of surprises when we teach them and that inspires me. My goal is to help them develop their swimming skills and water safety. Love what we do and do what we love!”
Bachelor in Physical Education
“I love to teach swimming because I can share and transfer my knowledge to other people help them to be safe in the water and learn a valuable life-saving skill.”
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming
“I love engaging children through sports! Watching them develop confidence and new skills gives me a great sense of satisfaction. aquaDucks is a great place to teach because it provides me with the training and positive environment, such that I aspire to provide quality teaching and service.”
ASCTA Swim Australia Teacher, Diploma in Sports Management
“Swimming is not only an enjoyable sport but it is also a life-saving skill. I would love to impart my skills and knowledge of water safety to children and have a splashing good time with them at the same time!”
MA in Physical Culture & Sport (Ukraine), National Champion 200M / 400M / 800M / 1500M (Ukraine), World University Games Finalist (1500 Free)
“I strive to create a safe and enjoyable environment in and around the pool for children at any age. With 10 years of experience as a professional swimmer and the education as a coach, my expertise includes teaching children how to swim as well as identifying their potential in the sport and supporting them as they grow.”
Teacher of Swimming (American Red Cross)
“I have been teaching swimming for almost a decade, and absolutely love what I am doing! Swimming is a skill that you use for your entire life. I love teaching kids to develop their swimming techniques and to grow more confident and independent in the water with a lot of fun! Every child learns differently and at his or her own pace, so I adapt to them so that each child will reach his or her maximum potential.”
Bachelor in Physical Education
“Swimming has been a part of my life. It made me who I am today. That’s why I am passionate to share this life skill to anyone most specially to young individuals because it makes me happy, young and fulfilled.”
Bachelor in Teaching/ASA Level 1 & 2 Teaching Aquatics UK
“As a former secondary school teacher, I introduced my own children to water safety from a very young age and trained as a swimming coach afterward to provide swimming skills to individuals of all ages (children and adults). I consider water safety and swimming skills to be essential in children’s development but, most importantly, life-saving tools that can be acquired at any age.”
Bachelor in Physical Education
“Swimming has been part of my life since childhood. It is a privilege to contribute to the development of children by using swimming as a means of learning. Teaching is making you believe in your abilities and never giving up.”
CLIENT EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT
Hestira
Programme Coordinator
Assistant Teacher
Mirza
Programme Coordinator
Sabrina
Accounts Manager
Allen
Accounts Assistant
Izham
Facilities Supervisor
Hestira
Programme Coordinator, Assistant Teacher (AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming)
“Working with parents and children has always been my passion. I believe that as a coordinator, my goal is to build a close working relationship with families and support them in my professional capacity. The satisfaction I derive from being part of our families’ support system here at aquaDucks, motivates me to keep striving for excellence.”
Sabrina
Accounts Manager (Bachelor in Accounting)
“I have been with aquaDucks since April 2013 as an Accounts Executive, handling the company accounts. I’m very excited to be part of this dynamic team with colleagues/coaches from different countries. I am looking forward to the exciting journey and many excellent years ahead.”
James
Senior Programme Coordinator
“Turning the frowns upside down is one of the many joys derived from this line. We do not just strive to provide excellent customer service, we problem solve too! Some call us miracle workers. I just like to think we do our best.”