Claire Schmidt
Waterloo,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Competitive Swim Coach and Summer Camp Counselor with a proven track record at Club Warriors and YMCA Three Rivers. Specializes in fostering skill development and confidence in young athletes through expert stroke techniques and positive motivation. Achieved significant improvements in swimmer performance and safety, showcasing effective goal setting and safeguarding.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Competitive Swim Coach
Club Warriors
Waterloo, Ontario
09.2022 - Current
- Coach groups of 15 swimmers from ages 4 to 12.
- Skill development.
- Design practices to develop strength, endurance, and speed in swimmers.
- Build swimmers' confidence.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and camaraderie among swimmers.
- Supervise practices, and enforce proper etiquette to ensure the safety and well-being of all swimmers.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Three Rivers
Waterloo, Ontario
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of various ages.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks around the campsite, including cleaning cabins and bathrooms.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo06-2024
Skills
- Expert stroke techniques
- Age group coaching experience
- Detailed workout planning
- Positive motivation techniques
- Swim meet management
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Effective goal-setting
- First aid and CPR certified
- Individualized swimmer assessment
- Injury prevention strategies
- Parent-swimmer relationship management and communication
Certification
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
- Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Affiliations
- Former competitive swimmer
- Passionate about teaching young (or new) swimmers
- Enjoy outdoors, camping, biking, exploring!
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Three Rivers
06.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Competitive Swim Coach
Club Warriors
09.2022 - Current
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
- Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF)
High School Diploma -
Laurel Heights Secondary School
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