Atalaya Young
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Lesson Coordinator
Kirkwood Recreational Center
Kirkwood, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and assistance to parents regarding their children's participation in swimming lessons.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns related to the swim lesson program.
- Provided support to instructors in the delivery of swimming lessons.
- Monitored student attendance, assignment of instructors, and other administrative tasks associated with running the program.
- Conducted swim lessons for groups and individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
- Conducted swim level evaluations to appropriately place students in classes matching their abilities.
Swim Lesson Instructor
Kirkwood Recreational Center
Kirkwood, Missouri
05.2022 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods as needed to accommodate different learning styles among students.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques for each stroke to ensure safety and efficiency in the water.
- Organized classes of up to 10 children at a time while ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Taught basic water safety skills such as floating, treading water, rescue techniques.
- Monitored student development during class activities and provided individual instruction when necessary.
- Encouraged swimmers to challenge themselves and build confidence in the pool.
- Instructed swimmers on proper stroke technique, including freestyle and backstroke.
- Created fun activities that reinforced swimming skills while keeping students engaged.
High School Swim Coach
Rosati-Kain Academy
St Louis, Missouri
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Created weekly reports of swimmer progress with recommendations for improvement.
- Maintained records of attendance, time standards achieved, and competition results for all athletes under my supervision.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop long-term goals for the program.
- Instructed swimmers on proper nutrition, hydration and recovery techniques.
- Observed swimmers during practices to ensure safety and correct any errors in technique or form.
- Taught basic swimming skills such as floating, kicking, breathing control.
- Provided feedback on race strategies to swimmers before events.
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
High School Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Rosati-Kain Academy
Saint Louis, Missouri
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained records of player attendance at practices and competitions.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Provided guidance to players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention techniques.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
Volunteer
DASA
St. Louis, MO
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Swim instructor
- Tennis instructor
- Camp counselor.
Cake Decorator
Cupcake Fusion
St. Louis, MO
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Create and help decorate cupcakes, cookies, and cakes for events
- Connect with the different age groups that come in to learn how to decorate.
Lifeguard
Midwest Pool Management
Maplewood
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured that all pool visitors followed the appropriate safety regulations
- Interacted with the pool patrons and addressed concerns
- Cleaned the pool facility on a daily basis
- Swim lesson instructor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosati-Kain High School
St. Louis08.2024
Freshman year of college -
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY03.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MOSkills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Skilled at mathematics
- Lesson planning expertise
Awards
State team
Timeline
Swim Lesson Coordinator
Kirkwood Recreational Center
05.2024 - Current
High School Swim Coach
Rosati-Kain Academy
03.2024 - 05.2024
High School Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Rosati-Kain Academy
11.2023 - 02.2024
Swim Lesson Instructor
Kirkwood Recreational Center
05.2022 - Current
Volunteer
DASA
01.2019 - 11.2022
Cake Decorator
Cupcake Fusion
12.2018 - 05.2020
Lifeguard
Midwest Pool Management
05.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Rosati-Kain High School
Freshman year of college -
Campbellsville University
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Louis Community College
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