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Addison Peitz
Support Coordinator
Moonah,Australia
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Summary
Experienced Disability Support Coordinator, coach, recreation professional with a strong background in disability services, aquatics, education, and community engagement. Skilled in building meaningful relationships, coordinating person-centered supports, and empowering individuals to achieve goals related to independence, employment, community participation, and personal development. Recognized for collaborative leadership style, strong communication skills, and a passion for creating inclusive environments, where individuals of all ages and abilities can thrive.
Work History
Good Company Disability ServicesPerth, Australia
Disability Support Coordinator
09.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated person-centred supports for participants with complex goals, facilitating pathways to employment, independent living, and community participation.
- Collaborated with participants, families, support workers, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated supports aligning with individual goals and NDIS outcomes.
- Monitored participant progress and identified emerging needs, implementing adjustments to support plans to ensure services remained effective and focused on long-term outcomes.
Good Company Disability ServicesPerth, Australia
Mentor/Support Worker
10.2024 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Fostered independence and capacity-building by providing person-centred mentoring, skill development, and practical support tailored to individual goals.
- Supported individuals with diverse needs to achieve specific goals in community participation, social engagement, daily living skills, employment, and microenterprise development, enhancing their quality of life.
- Maintained accurate case notes and documentation to ensure compliance with organisational policies and relevant industry standards, contributing to effective service delivery.
State SwimCanning Vale / Kewdale, WA
Swimming Instructor / Swimming Coach
06.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- 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.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Kirby SwimClaremont, WA
Swim Instructor
12.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- 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.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Aspen Recreation CenterAspen, CO
Water Safety Instructor
05.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Offered group and private swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
- Created detailed lesson palns for each lesson.
- Helped participants develop proper skills and techniques.
Aspen Recreation CenterAspen, CO
Lead Lifeguard
05.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
Aspen Youth CenterAspen, CO
Disability Support Worker
09.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Work with participants of various backgrounds to ensure their needs are meet.
- Assist participants with engaging in activities and interacting with peers.
- Provided direct care to participants in accordance with their health and serivice program.
Ajax ClubsAspen, Colorado
Toddler Classroom Aide
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Proactively identified issues with emotional or physical developments and work with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Coordinate and lead daily activities that ensure growth and learning.
- Observe play activities to identify positive behaviors and area in need of imporvment implementing bahaviour redirection where appropriate.
Ajax Adventure CampAspen, Colorado
Senior Camp Counselor / Campout Assistant
05.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated and led adventure-based activities such as overnight camping, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing for diverse group sizes, promoting engagement and skill development.
- Managed multi-day and overnight wilderness experiences, ensuring safety standards and fostering teamwork and resilience among participants.
- Supervised and mentored campers aged 8–14, enhancing safety, personal development, and positive participation in outdoor recreation programs.
Aspen School DistrictAspen, USA
Special Education Paraprofessional
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Delivered high-level one-on-one support to a student with significant support needs, providing assistance with mobility, feeding, toileting, personal care, communication, and behavioral regulation.
- Implemented proactive behavior support strategies in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals to enhance student independence and participation.
- Created a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment by consistently executing support plans, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with educators, therapists, and families.
Aspen School DistrictApsen, CO
Assistant Swim Team Coach
10.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Worked compatibaly and coperativly with head coach and coaching staff.
- Observed athletes carefully and corrected form to gain proficiency in the water.
- Had serveral high school athletes qualiy and compete at the Colorado 3A State High School Swim Meet.
University of Nebraska KearneyKearney, NE
Assistant Swim Coach
07.2020 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for creating seasonal practivce plans and organizing and running daily pracitces.
- Coaches 7 athletes placing in the UNK All Time Top Ten.
- Coached athletes that broke multiple relay and individual school records.
- Had athletes qualify for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
Greater Nebraska Swim TeamKearney, NE
Assistant Swim Team Coach
07.2020 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Worked compatibly and cooperatively with head coach and coaching staff.
- Primarily taught competitive swimming to age group athletes.
- Worked to grow the team within the community and in the sorrounding area.
Kearney Family YMCAKearney, USA
Aquatics Manager
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated aquatic staff, fostering a positive team culture and supporting professional development to maintain high-quality service delivery.
- Managed daily operations of busy aquatic facility, ensuring safety and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards to create a welcoming environment.
- Coordinated customer service and administrative functions, including facility bookings and patron inquiries, to enhance user experience and resolve conflicts effectively.
Kearney Area Children's MuseumKearney, NE
Front Desk Agent
02.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Supported staff and visitors in exhibits, programs, and educational opportinities.
- Positively interactied with visitors to contribute to a agreat experience.
- Successfully lead and adapted a wide range of activies to engage visitors.
Self-EmployedYankton, USA
Personal Swim Coach(Para Athletes)
05.2018 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Successfully coached an athlete to set three U.S. Paralympic SCY records in the SM10 class, demonstrating expertise in adaptive and performance swimming.
- Developed and executed tailored training and competition plans that aligned with each athlete's unique abilities, goals, and performance targets.
- Cultivated coaching relationships with para-athletes, enhancing confidence, independence, and long-term athletic development through personalized support.
Yankton Swim TeamYankton, SD
Head Swim Team Coach
05.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Taught competitive swimming to over 50 athletes ages 3 to 18 years of age.
- Responsible for organizing and scheduling practices, meets, volunteering events, and team bonding.
- Obtained the 2019 South Dakota Long Course State Team Percentage Award.
- Had athletes qualify for the WPS World Series, Paralympic Nationals, All Stars, Zones, and State Meets.
City of HartingtonHartington, NE
Head Swim Team Coach
05.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Carried out the program's long standing mission and goals.
- Taught fundamentals of competitive swimming to 65 swimmers ages 5 to 18 years of age.
- Attained the East Husker Swim Conference Championship title for the 11th and 12th consecutive years.
City of HartingtonHartington, NE
Water Safety Instructor
08.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Taught techniques for water safety to ages 3 years to 40 years old.
- Established good relationships with students and parents/guardians.
- Tested and reported student results to the American Red Cross.
City of HartingtonHartington, NE
Lifeguard
05.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers and storms.
City of HartingtonHartington, NE
Assistant Pool Manager
05.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Interpreted, explained and enforced pool policies and procedures to preserve health and safety of employees and public.
- Maintained filtration system and other aquatic systems within facility to support proper operations.
- Identified and proposed repairs, annual maintenance and upgrade items to promote safe environment.
Education
University of Nebraska KearneyKearney, NE
Bachelor of Science from Recreation, Parks, Tourism Management
08.2016 - 12.2019
University Overview
- Comprehensive Emphasis: Recreation Management
- Degree Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.8/4.0
Skills
- Person-centred planning
- Case management
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Certification
- Working with Vulnerable People Check, 05/01/26 to 05/31/31
- Working with Children Check, 12/01/23 to 12/31/26
- Australian Federal Police Check, 11/01/23 to Current
- Austswim Certificate, 12/01/23 to 12/31/26
Timeline
Disability Support Coordinator
Good Company Disability Services
09.2025 - Current
Mentor/Support Worker
Good Company Disability Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
Swimming Instructor / Swimming Coach
State Swim
06.2024 - 01.2025
Swim Instructor
Kirby Swim
12.2023 - 06.2024
Water Safety Instructor
Aspen Recreation Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Lifeguard
Aspen Recreation Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Toddler Classroom Aide
Ajax Clubs
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Swim Team Coach
Aspen School District
10.2022 - 02.2023
Disability Support Worker
Aspen Youth Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Aspen School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Camp Counselor / Campout Assistant
Ajax Adventure Camp
05.2022 - 08.2023
Aquatics Manager
Kearney Family YMCA
10.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Swim Coach
University of Nebraska Kearney
07.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Swim Team Coach
Greater Nebraska Swim Team
07.2020 - 07.2022
Front Desk Agent
Kearney Area Children's Museum
02.2020 - 10.2021
Head Swim Team Coach
Yankton Swim Team
05.2018 - 08.2020
Personal Swim Coach(Para Athletes)
Self-Employed
05.2018 - 03.2021
Head Swim Team Coach
City of Hartington
05.2017 - 07.2018
University of Nebraska Kearney
Bachelor of Science from Recreation, Parks, Tourism Management
08.2016 - 12.2019
Water Safety Instructor
City of Hartington
08.2016 - 08.2017
Lifeguard
City of Hartington
05.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Pool Manager
City of Hartington
05.2016 - 08.2016
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