Hi, I’m
Regan Nelson
Student
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong swimming skills, eager to secure entry-level swim coach position. Ready to help.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PAC Senior School Swim Team
Swim Coach PAC Swim Team
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted the students in setting and achieving personal goals.
- Provided individualised attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.
- Maintained control and safety of class and swimmers in sight
- Talking with student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop effective team training strategies and practice schedules.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Coached youth aged 12 to 18 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 4 events annually.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving blocks, snorkel and fins correctly to teach students.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Henley Beach Surf Life Saver
Volunteer
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Helped international students and school children access needed resources whilst learning about surf lifesaving.
- Intervened in crisis situations helping with a rescue of a 26 year male, obtain support for the injury and reduce escalation or further risks.
- Promoted environmental awareness on the beach
- Involvement with competency levels helping to teach and run the Nippers programme
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surf life saving best practices by attending training sessions relevant to the organization''s mission.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Assisted with special events and programs. (International students and school children)
- Completed daily domestic tasks in the boat shed keeping it clean and tidy and ready for use.
Oliphant Science Awards South Australian Science
Ambassador Oliphant Science Awards
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Be featured on the Ambassador profile page on the OSA website
- Be featured as the Ambassador on the Advertiser
- ·Have the opportunity to help run activities with other ambassadors at Science Alive!
- Have the opportunity to contribute to the OSA blog posts
- Created Content on the OSA Blog for Making Models and Inventions
- Participated by Being interviewed and Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Promoted good relations and student satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanour and can-do attitude whilst presenting at Science Alive
- Built relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding Between organisation and community.
- Represented The Oliphant Award at Science Alive Adelaide delivering engaging knowledge to a diverse audiences. Answering Q & A on the spot.
- Served as the original inaugural organisation ambassador at various events, promoting mission and values.
Education
Prince Alfred CollegeKent Town, SA
International Baccalaureate Diploma
12.2023
University Overview
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Studied: HL Physics HL English HL History SL Maths SL Chemistry SL French
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) - 87.5
- Recipient of South Australian IB Creativity Activity Service CAS Award presented by Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson AC
- Leadership Scholarship, 2024-2027 from Bond University QLD
- 2023 STEM-Oliphant Science Award 3rd Place
- 2023 Recipient of Prestige Award Swimming PAC
- 2023 Recipient of Butterflyer of the Year Award
- 2022 and 2023 School Record Holder
- 2021- current Bronze Medallion Holder Henley Surf Life Saving
- 2023 School Swimming Vice Captain of PAC swim squad
- 2023 Swimmer of the Year Kent Town Swim, 2023 to 2024
- 2023 National Age Bronze Medal 200 Breaststroke 17 year boys
- Member of Henley Surf Life Saving , 2021 to Current,
- Head of Marketing History Journal 2023
- Committee Member History Journal 2019-2023
- Committee Member Science Journal 2019-2022
- Completed VacSwim credits toward Coaching 2024
- Physics and Chemistry Education You Tube Videos, writer - director Capstone Project (CAS)
Skills
- Swim Stroke Techniques
- Training exercises
- Decision-Making
- Safety awareness
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Strokes and styles demonstration
- Swim Meet Management
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Stroke techniques
- Physical and endurance training
- Competitive swim instruction
- Equipment usage
- Swimming Rules and Regulations
- Dryland Training Programs
- Personalized Instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 boys in the development of Relay championships under the guidance of Scott Parker Head of Water Aquatics PAC
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Swim Coach PAC Swim Team
PAC Senior School Swim Team
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Henley Beach Surf Life Saver
10.2020 - Current
Ambassador Oliphant Science Awards
Oliphant Science Awards South Australian Science
05.2020 - Current
Prince Alfred College
International Baccalaureate Diploma