Jamie joachim
etobicoke,ON
Summary
Dynamic Swim Coach with a proven track record at Black Sands Swim Squad, enhancing team performance through innovative training strategies and mental preparedness techniques. Specializes in athlete safety and expert stroke technique, achieving significant improvements in swimmer achievements. Excels in motivational leadership and verbal communication, fostering a culture of respect and dedication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment.
- Educated student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
- Developed strong relationships with swimmers and their families, creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
- Implemented injury prevention measures by teaching proper warm-up techniques, stretching routines, and strength exercises.
- Increased team unity through regular team-building exercises and events, fostering a supportive environment for athletes.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, maintaining records of swimmer achievements, and updating contact information databases for efficient organization.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Assisted in organizing successful swim meets, managing logistics, and coordinating volunteers.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop effective team training strategies and practice schedules.
- Provided individualized attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Enhanced swimmer performance by implementing personalized training plans and technique corrections.
- Established a positive environment during practice sessions, nurturing a culture of respect, hard work, and dedication among swimmers.
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved overall team performance by emphasizing mental preparedness techniques such as goal setting, visualization, and relaxation strategies.
- Assisted in organizing successful swim meets, managing logistics, and coordinating volunteers.
- Coached individuals aged 4 to 20 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 3 events annually.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridley College
St. Catharines, ONHigh School Diploma -
Appleby College
Oakville, ON06-2026
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Motivational leadership style
- Verbal and written communication
- Athlete safety
- Swimming instruction
- Recruitment
- Physically fit
- Conflict resolution
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Expert stroke technique
- First aid and CPR
- Age group specialization
Accomplishments
- Competed at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest Hungary in March 2022, at age 14.
- Competed at the Commonwealth Games in the swimming discipline, in Birmingham England in August 2022, at age 14; where I proceeded to finish 1st place in my 50M Butterfly.
- Competed at the Junior World Swimming Championships in Lima Peru in march 2022, at age 15
- Competed at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the swimming discipline, in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023, at age 15
- Competed in over 18 CISAA Championships since 2022 to present day.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
06.2024 - 08.2024
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
06.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Coach
Black Sands Swim Squad
01.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Ridley College
High School Diploma -
Appleby College
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