Madeline Holitzki
Nelson,British Columbia
Summary
I love working with people and am passionate about health, coaching, and leadership. I am enthusiastic, friendly, resilient and hard-working. I am a third year student in the Faculty of Health and Exercise Sciences at UBC-O and have an above 80% average overall. I graduated with Honours and a Double Dogwood from LVR in June 2021. I love sports and have been swimming competitively with the Nelson Neptunes Swim Club since I was 5 years old, achieving three silver medals at Provincials this summer and Top 10 results for the past 10 years. I am helping coach the Kelowna Special Olympics Swim Team, am volunteering at a brain injury clinic, and am involved in various activities such as volleyball and fitness. This is my second year as a Student Ambassador for UBC-O.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach (Fall Session)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2018
UBC Okanagan Student Ambassador
UBC OKANAGAN
09.2022 - Current
- Give tours to prospective students, parents, staff members, schools and other attendees
- Promote a welcoming environment for those who are looking to apply to UBC-O
- Dedicated to learning and sharing key information with others
- Apply storytelling, public speaking and communication skills to enhance other's experiences
- Practice professionalism in and out of the workplace
- Share personal experiences within the Health and Exercise Sciences program
- Currently, the only Kinesiology Student Ambassador on the Okanagan & Vancouver teams.
Head Coach
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coached swimmers in Developmental, Junior and Senior groups (ages 5-18)
- Planned, coached and supervised the season plan and daily practices
- Planned and supervised stretching, activation and dryland training
- Supervised 4 junior coaches and several volunteer coaches
- Motivated and taught athletes to improve their swimming skills in a fun, friendly way
- Coordinated meet package entries and planned relay teams
- Provided support and encouragement to all swimmers
- Committed, hard-working and dedicated to the team and the swimmers
- Modeled by example, both in the water and out, leading the team to Top Team in the Kootenays
- Voted Coach of the Year for the Kootenay Region
- Won 3 Silver Medals at BCSSA Provincials in Nanaimo in August 2023.
Co-Head Coach
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head and Co-Coach (Fall/Winter Sessions)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer Coach (Summers and Fall/Winter Maintenance)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2015 - 01.2018
Education
Faculty of Health and Exercise Sciences, Third Year -
University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
Nelson, BC04.2026
Graduated with Honours and a Double Dogwood -
LVRogers Secondary School Nelson, BC
Nelson, BC06.2021
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Athlete Safety
- Physical and Endurance Training
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations Certificates
- NCCP Coach In-Training #6360011, current
- Provincial-qualifying swimmer - Kootenay Region, 2010-2023
- 2023 Triple Silver Medallist, BCSSA Provincial Swim Meet, 2023
- Many Provincial Swimming Championships (BCSSA) Top 10 achievements
- Swim Team Awards include: Leadership and Citizenship, Coaches' Award, High Aggregate Point Junior Female and others
- Corazon Choir singer and other Allison Girvan choirs, 2010-2020
- FoodSafe Certificate, 2019
- Bronze Cross, 2019
- CPR Recertification, 2019
- BCSSA Coaches' Conference, 04/01/19
- Standard First Aid, 2018
- CPR Certification, 2018
- Bronze Medallion, 2018
- Concert Band and Jazz Band member (saxophone), 2013-2018
- Nelson Rep Soccer and Youth Soccer Teams, 2007-2017
Awards
● Coach of the Year - Kootenay BCSSA Region 2023
● Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship UBCO 2022
● BC Achievement Scholarship 2021
● BC District/Authority Award 2021
● Pacific Leaders Scholarship 2021
● BCSSA Award 2021
● Ernie Gare Scholarship 2021
● Columbia Basin Trust Community Service Scholarship 2021
● Rotary Scholarship 2021
● St. Joseph School Bursary 2021
● Double Dogwood 2021
● Recreation Leadership Award 2021
Volunteer Experience
Current:
● Kelowna Special Olympics’ Swim Team volunteer coach 2022-present
Previous:
● Rotary Interact Club Rotary/LVRogers 2017-2021
● Coldest Night of the Year Nelson, BC 2017-2021
● Rotary Mini-Ryla Youth Camp Leader 2019-2020
● Badminton and Soccer Intramural Co-Organizer 2019-2020
● Rotary Family Day Weekend volunteer Feb 2020
● Nelson Neptunes Session End Swim Meet Organizer Dec 2019
● Grans to Grans (Steven Lewis fundraiser) volunteer 2019
● Rotary Mini-Ryla Youth Leadership Camp Participant 2018 & 2019
● Rosemont Elementary Fun Night volunteer 2019
● Various Rotary fundraisers 2019
- Various Rotary fundraisers, 01/01/19 to 12/31/19
References
Ms. Leanne Douglas, Employer, Nelson Neptunes, 250-354-4139
Ms. Sheri Morrison, REC Leadership Teacher, L.V.Rogers, Sheri.Morrison@sd8.bc.ca
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Head Coach
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
05.2023 - 08.2023
UBC Okanagan Student Ambassador
UBC OKANAGAN
09.2022 - Current
Co-Head Coach
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head and Co-Coach (Fall/Winter Sessions)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Coach (Fall Session)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2018
Volunteer Coach (Summers and Fall/Winter Maintenance)
Nelson Neptunes Swim Team
01.2015 - 01.2018
Faculty of Health and Exercise Sciences, Third Year -
University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
Graduated with Honours and a Double Dogwood -
LVRogers Secondary School Nelson, BC
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