Adam Jones
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Adept at team management and swim instruction, significantly enhanced swimmer performance and safety at Blossomwood Pool. Through collaborative coaching and expertly designed training regimens, not only improved physical fitness but also fostered a motivating environment, leading to notable achievements in swimmer skills and endurance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Byrd Spring Aquatic Association
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Would sit on stand and monitor guests every 50 minutes while pool has more than 45 guests
Summer Swim Coach
Byrd Spring Aquatic Association
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to design effective training regimens, resulting in improved swimmer skills and endurance.
- Enhanced swimmer performance by developing individualized training plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Recognized individual achievements through awards and accolades, boosting swimmer morale and motivation to continue striving for excellence.
- Coached all age groups from 8 & under to 15 & 17 for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Lifeguard
Blossomwood Pool
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
- Assistant manager on many shifts with other lifeguards by providing support
- Worked many major holidays while lifeguarding, with a amount of guests being 100.
Summer Swim Coach
Blossomwood Pool
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to design effective training regimens, resulting in improved swimmer skills and endurance.
- Enhanced swimmer performance by developing individualized training plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Implemented dryland training programs that complemented in-water workouts for increased overall athleticism among swimmers.
- Recognized individual achievements through awards and accolades, boosting swimmer morale and motivation to continue striving for excellence.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating strength training and flexibility exercises into practice routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville, AL05.2020
Skills
- Team Management
- Physical Fitness
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Swim Instruction
- Leadership Capabilities
Accomplishments
Team captain of Huntsville Swim Association in 2020
Team captain of Birmingham-Southern College's Swim and Dive in 2023 to 2024
SAA Conference Champion
Affiliations
- Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Additional Information
Volunteered for Young Life Capernaum from 2018 to 2020
Volunteered at the Special Olympics in Huntsville, AL in 2018
Educated in course work involving Sports Psychology
Educated in course work involving Psychology of Aging
Timeline
Lifeguard
Blossomwood Pool
05.2021 - 08.2023
Summer Swim Coach
Blossomwood Pool
05.2021 - 07.2023
Lifeguard
Byrd Spring Aquatic Association
05.2016 - 05.2019
Summer Swim Coach
Byrd Spring Aquatic Association
05.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Birmingham Southern College
High School Diploma -
Virgil Grissom High School