MEET THE STAFF

ROBINSON POOL MANAGEMENT TEAM

Robinson Pool’s Management Team aims to provide a facility which is the first choice for a wide range of quality leisure experiences, for all sections of the diverse community in Bedford and the surrounding area, offering excellent value for money.

Stephen Lyall - Location Manager

Stephen, a member of the Intstitute of Sport and Recreation Management, has numerous qualifications in Health and Fitness, Leisure, Marketing and Health and Safety.  His career began as a Part-time Fitness Consultant and he then went on to manage large Health Clubs and has tried his hand in sales.  Stephen then moved to manage the Health Club at the Oasis Beach Pool before being appointed overall Health and Lifestyle Manager for Bedford Borough Council.  Stephen then took on his current challenge, managing Robinson Pool, in 2002.

Simon Desborough - Assistant Manager

Simon was 1^st employed at Robinson Pool in 2002 as a Full Time Lifeguard.  Simon soon progressed to work as Head Pool Attendant and was then promoted to Duty Officer in February 2005. 

Please contact Simon regarding all Private Hire Bookings and Little Strikers Football.

Lorraine Grant - Duty Officer

lgrant@bedford.gov.uk 

Lorraine began her Leisure career at Kempston Pool in 2002 as a Full Time Lifeguard.  She then moved to Robinson Pool as Head Pool Attendant until April 2005 when she was appointed as Duty Officer.

Paul Booth - Duty Officer  

pbooth@bedford.gov.uk

Paul has worked at Robinson Pool since January 2005 working as a casual Pool attendant whilst studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Sport and fitness Development. He then became Head Pool Attendant in June 2006 and was appointed in September 2007 as Duty officer.

Contact Paul for events and shop enquires.

Images @ Robinson

Emma Dixon-Kelly is the Head Fitness Consultant of Images @ Robinson.  She holds the Sport and Recreation Supervisory Management NVQ level 3 Qualification and specialises in gym management and exercise to music.  Emma is supported by a dedicated team of Full and Part Time Fitness Instructors. 

Vince is a full time casual fitness instructor and holds a YMCA level 2 gym instructors award, he also has a BTEC National Diploma in sports science and his main focus is healthy living.

Michael is a full time casual fitness instructor and holds a YMCA level 2 gym instructors award and a BSc sport exercise and science degree, he specialises in sports specific exercises.

Gemma is a full time casual fitness instructor and holds a YMCA level 2 gym instructors award and NVQ level 3 sports development and sports fitness, she also holds an FA level 1 football coach award.

Tom is a part time fitness instructor and holds a YMCA gym level 3 personal trainer certificate, with sports massage he also has an A level in sports studies. His specialities are strength, conditioning and core toning

Simon is a full time Fitness consultant and holds a YMCA level 3 Fitness Instructor and personal training; he is currently working towards his GP referral certificate. He specialises in Membership Sales

Linzi, is an IIST gym instructor, with over 9 years of experience she specialises in Exercise To Music and is also a BTS instructor in BodyPump, BodyStep and BodyAttack, she also spends 3 hours a week teaching fitness to students on a BTEC National Dance Diploma.

Sheridan is a part time fitness consultant with a BTEC in Sports Science.  Sheridan also holds the IIST Nutrition Diploma and instructs the Pilates classes at Robinson Pool.

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