Daniel Kelly
Brighton,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic Swimming Teacher and Coach with a proven track record at Aquastar Swim School and St Kevin's College, enhancing swimmer performance through innovative coaching strategies and effective feedback. Excelled in teamwork and communication, significantly improving student confidence and competitive skills. Demonstrated reliability and problem-solving in organizing aquatic events, with a focus on safety and skill advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swimming Teacher, Coach, and Deck Supervisor
Aquastar Swim School
Brighton, Moorabbin, Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Coached swimmers on race strategies, such as starts, turns, and finishing techniques.
- Assisted in the organization and execution of swim meets and other aquatic events.
- Monitored swimmers during practices and competitions to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Created strategies to help meet the needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Supervised student behavior to enforce compliance with facility rules and aquatic safety practices, to promote an environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Supported students during competitive meets, attended to cheer on athletes, and observed performance for later feedback on improvement strategies.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and assist swimmers.
- Instructed participants on proper technique, providing real-time feedback and verbal and tactile cues to correct errors and cultivate good habits.
- Created drills focused on improving speed, agility, endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, timing, rhythm, and form.
- Managed scheduling of swim lessons and pool usage to maximize efficiency and accommodate diverse needs.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase the likelihood of repeat business in future swim lesson sessions.
- Provided first aid care when necessary according to established protocols and procedures.
Bartender and Bottle Shop Attendant
Marine Hotel
Brighton, Victoria
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for the service shift.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- I made friendly conversations with customers to provide an enjoyable bar experience.
- Ensured compliance with all legal requirements regarding alcohol service.
- Accurately recorded orders and collected customer payments for food, beverages, or merchandise purchases.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Swimming Teacher and Coach
St Kevin’s College
Toorak, Victoria
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Coached competitive swimmers in preparation for meets or competitions.
- Observed participants during classes, watching for issues and incorrect techniques.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
- Conducted regular evaluations of swimmers' skills to identify areas needing improvement.
- Inspected pool for cleanliness before lessons and reported unsanitary conditions.
- Developed lesson plans for each class based on individual needs and skill levels.
- Coordinated swim team practices, focusing on enhancing performance and competitive skills.
Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
Ashburton, Victoria
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Developed relationships with students, encouraging them to reach their goals.
- Organized and executed water safety courses, emphasizing the importance of safe swimming practices.
- Set up the equipment before classes began and put it away afterwards.
Crew Member
McDonald’s
Chadstone, Victoria
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing the quality control checklist.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, including food products, and utensils.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Monash University
Clayton, VICHigh School Diploma -
St Kevin's College
Toorak, VIC12-2022
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Time management
- Error correction
- Feedback provision
Affiliations
- Martial Arts
- Swimming
- History
- Politics
Accomplishments
- 90.85 Attar in VCE exams.
- Above 75 WAM in undergraduate degree.
- Member of the 2021, 2022 APS premiership swimming team.
- Member of social justice groups such as the Saint Vincent De Paul society.
- Tutor for younger disadvantaged students in 2022.
Certification
- Pool Lifeguard SISCAQU019, SISCAQU020, SISCAQU021, SISCAQU022
Allens Training - Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate
Austswim - VIC Employee WWC Check
WWCC Victoria - HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Allens Training - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
St John Ambulance Australia - SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
RSA for schools - Vic Responsible Service of Alcohol Licence
RSA for schools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Swimming Teacher, Coach, and Deck Supervisor
Aquastar Swim School
05.2023 - Current
Bartender and Bottle Shop Attendant
Marine Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2023
Swimming Teacher and Coach
St Kevin’s College
12.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
04.2022 - 05.2023
Crew Member
McDonald’s
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Pool Lifeguard SISCAQU019, SISCAQU020, SISCAQU021, SISCAQU022
Allens Training - Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate
Austswim - VIC Employee WWC Check
WWCC Victoria - HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Allens Training - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
St John Ambulance Australia - SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
RSA for schools - Vic Responsible Service of Alcohol Licence
RSA for schools
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Monash University
High School Diploma -
St Kevin's College
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