Driven Development Manager with a proven track record at Rainbow Club Australia, enhancing the growth of swimming clubs for children with disabilities. Excelled in organizational development and relationship building, achieving cost-effective solutions and fostering quality across all clubs. Skilled in curriculum planning and staff leadership, consistently delivering results through effective project management and team direction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Manager
Rainbow Club Australia
03.2020 - Current
Development of Swimming Clubs for a Non Profit, NDIS Registered organisation for children with a disability.
Identifying areas of need, resourcing facilities and staff to provide quality lessons every week.
Grow established clubs to meet the demand of the area.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers for cost-effective solutions that supported project requirements.
Liaise with Lead teachers and their staff for continued best outcomes on a continuous basis, trouble shooting and problem solving as the need arise.
Maintaining good relationships with Members, Allied Professionals and Facility Staff.
Maintaining good communications with all staff to promote growth and quality across all clubs.
Aquatic Educator - Program Coordinator
Sydney Gymnastics And Aquatic Centre - WEST HQ
02.2016 - Current
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
Implemented pool management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Growth of the SNAP Program (Special Needs Assistance Program)
Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the Learn to swim community.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Institute of Technology
Sydney
07.1987
Skills
Curriculum Planning
Employee presentations
Technical knowledge
Coaching and Mentoring
Staff Training
New Employee Training
Performance monitoring
Requirements Gathering
Organizational Development
Customer Service
Relationship Building
New hire on-boarding
Data Entry
Staff Leadership
Public Speaking
Customer Inquiry and Response
New Hire Training
Project Management
Staff Development
Team direction
Daily Schedule Creation
Staff development plans
Accomplishments
Expanded Rainbow Club in the West/Central west from members to members -2020 - 2024 (through out Covid Shutdowns
Opening up 9 new clubs and expanding on 4 existing clubs in a 4 year period that was greatly impacted by Covid shutdowns
Winner of the Austswim NSW Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety 2013
Winner of the Austswim National Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety 2014
Affiliations
Austism Swim, Austswim , Royal Life Saving Society
Certification
Teacher of Swimming and water Safety - Austswim
Teacher of Infancy and Preschoolers - Austswim
Teacher of Access and Inclusion (disabaility) - Austswim
CALD - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Certificate - Austswim
Austswim Teacher Assessor
Royal Life Saving Teacher Assessor
Swim Australia Teacher Assessor
Timeline
Development Manager
Rainbow Club Australia
03.2020 - Current
Aquatic Educator - Program Coordinator
Sydney Gymnastics And Aquatic Centre - WEST HQ
02.2016 - Current
Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Institute of Technology
Teacher of Swimming and water Safety - Austswim
Teacher of Infancy and Preschoolers - Austswim
Teacher of Access and Inclusion (disabaility) - Austswim
CALD - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Certificate - Austswim
Austswim Teacher Assessor
Royal Life Saving Teacher Assessor
Swim Australia Teacher Assessor
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