Clyde Lewis
Toowong,QLD
Summary
Driven educator with extensive expertise in high-performance swimming, developed through collaboration with renowned coaches. Committed to athlete and club success by applying effective training periodisation and training structures. Proven ability to enhance team dynamics and overall performance. Focused on building strong relationships and tailoring approaches to meet individual needs for rewarding experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Athlete
Swimming Australia
09.2016 - 12.2022
- With over five years as a member of the Australian Dolphin's Swim Team, I have had the privilege of achieving significant success, earning numerous medals while competing internationally.
- Throughout this time, I was coached by some of the sport's most renowned figures, including Dean Boxall and Michael Bohl.
- These experiences have provided me with invaluable insights into the sport, and I am confident in my ability to build upon their legacy and develop Australia's next generation of elite athletes.
- During this time, I served as a brand ambassador for Speedo, where I hosted numerous guest coaching sessions at schools, gaining valuable experience in a coaching capacity.
Education Support Officer
St Kevin’s School
Benowa
02.2022 - 03.2023
- I started working in Education Support at St Kevin’s Primary School while studying for my certification at TAFE.
- During this time, I quickly built strong relationships with the students and gained confidence in my ability to help them succeed.
- I worked with students from Prep to Grade 6, and this experience taught me how to connect with and support students in a learning environment.
Education Support Officer
Arethusa College
Spring Hill
03.2024 - 04.2025
- In 2024, I moved into a full-time role at Arethusa College in Spring Hill, where I continued in the same capacity.
- Working with students facing difficult circumstances gave me a deeper understanding of how to support some of the most vulnerable kids in our country.
- This role helped me grow both professionally and personally, giving me valuable experience in adapting my approach to meet each student's unique needs and guiding them through their own challenges.
Junior Swimming Coach
St Rita's College
Albion, QLD
04.2025 - Current
- I began coaching the junior program recently at St Rita’s College and have already found success in engagement with the program and ability progression. I believe I am a natural in a coaching environment given my history in both the sport and education and am finding coaching to come natural to me given my history.
Education
Development Coaching Program (nearing completion)) -
Swimming Australia
05.2025
Completion of year 12 -
St Joseph’s Nudgee College
01.2014
Partial completion of Bachelor of Education -
ACU
Occupational Specific Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of stroke development
- Extensive background in competitive swimming, giving me valuable insight into what it means to be an athlete.
- Highly collaborative and always willing to learn and share knowledge to better the outcome for athletes.
- A comprehensive understanding and training of sports integrity and sportsmanship.
- A catalog of session plans and block structures from my sporting career to draw inspiration from, covering all strokes and distances.
- Years of experience mentoring, encouraging, educating, and guiding kids to achieve their goals.
- Highly committed to the athlete, their goals, and their aspirations.
- Great with kids and experience educating.
- Comfortable leading and talking to large groups.
- Training and understanding in wellbeing for kids.
Accomplishments
- 2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold- 400m Individual Medley, Bronze- 200m Individual Medley
- 2018 Pan Pacific Championships, Silver- 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- 2019 World Championships, Gold- 4x200m Freestyle Relay, Silver- 4x100m Mixed Freestyle Relay, Bronze- 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- 2022 World Short Course Championships, 7th in 200m Individual Medley
- 2015 Fina World Junior Championships, Gold- 200m Individual Medley, Silver- 4x200m Freestyle Relay, Bronze- 4x100 Medley Relay
- 2015 Youth Commonwealth Games, 5 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
- 2016 Fina World Short Course Championships, Semi Finalist in the 200m Individual Medley, 4th in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- 2017 Fina World Championships, Semifinalist in 200m Individual Medley, 4th in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay
Personal Qualities
- Committed
- Passionate
- Humble
- Compassionate
- Motivating
- Supportive
- Collaborative
- Attentive
- Respectful
References
- Heidi Seimer, Teacher at Arethusa College
- Dean Boxall, Swimming Coach at St Peter’s Western swim club
Timeline
Junior Swimming Coach
St Rita's College
04.2025 - Current
Education Support Officer
Arethusa College
03.2024 - 04.2025
Education Support Officer
St Kevin’s School
02.2022 - 03.2023
Professional Athlete
Swimming Australia
09.2016 - 12.2022
Development Coaching Program (nearing completion)) -
Swimming Australia
Completion of year 12 -
St Joseph’s Nudgee College
Partial completion of Bachelor of Education -
ACU
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