Braden Platt
2620 North Sommersby Way,Idaho
Summary
Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels from age group swimmers to high-school and adult swimmers. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students at competition level bringing experience working with high-school state competitors and a long competitive swim career with me to help grow this program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Competitive Swim Coach
Sawtooth Aquatics
Boise, Idaho
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented swim training programs tailored to the needs of individual swimmers.
- Provided feedback on stroke technique and provided corrective instruction for swimmers in order to improve performance.
- Monitored swimmers' progress and advised them on how to reach their potential as competitive athletes.
- Designed drills and exercises to develop strength, endurance, speed and flexibility in swimmers.
- Encouraged swimmers during practice sessions and competitions by providing motivational support.
- Facilitated communication between coaches, officials, parents and swimmers.
- Led warm-up routines before each practice session or meet.
- Communicated effectively with athletes regarding goals, expectations and progress.
- Inspected swimming equipment such as goggles, fins, kick boards, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Swim Coach/Instructor
Les Bois Swim Academy
Boise, Idaho
08.2023 - Current
- Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance.
- Organized and monitored daily practice sessions.
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
- Provided feedback on race strategies to swimmers
- Instructed swimmers on proper nutrition, hydration and recovery techniques.
- Observed swimmers during practices to ensure safety and correct any errors in technique or form.
- Created weekly reports of swimmer progress with recommendations for improvement.
- Ensured that equipment was stored properly after use and maintained a safe environment for all participants.
- Analyzed data from times trials to identify areas of improvement for individual swimmers.
- Attended meetings with other coaches to discuss strategy and share best practices.
- Taught basic swimming skills such as floating, kicking, breathing control.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop long-term goals for the program.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans based on each swimmer's abilities.
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
- Demonstrated proper form and stroke technique to athletes in water.
- Cultivated pleasant atmosphere using motivational tactics and enthusiasm embraced by swimmers, families and pool personnel.
- Encouraged students to perform at personal best using positive reinforcement.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
Cook
Casa Del Matador
Meridian, Idaho
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Pet Caretaker
All Valley Animal Hospital
Meridian, Idaho
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided daily care and attention to pets, including feeding, grooming, walking and playing.
- Ensured the safety of animals in my care by monitoring their behavior and providing appropriate guidance.
- Cleaned cages, kennels, runs and yards to maintain a healthy environment for the animals.
- Developed relationships with pet owners to ensure that all instructions were followed accurately.
- Performed basic health checks on each animal under my supervision.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided, medications administered and other pertinent information regarding the care of each animal.
- Monitored food consumption levels for each animal to ensure adequate nutrition was being maintained.
- Administered first aid or medical treatments as directed by veterinarians or animal health technicians.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition of animals in order to alert supervisors or owners if any issues arise.
- Managed inventory supplies such as food, bedding, toys and medication.
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
Meridian, Idaho
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items.
- Inspected customer bags to ensure no shoplifting occurred.
- Operated a cash register to process payments from customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions about store policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
- Organized promotional displays to attract customers' attention.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
- Worked as part of a team to meet daily goals for stocking shelves, cleaning.
- Checked expiration dates on food products before placing them on shelves.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store layout to assist customers in finding desired items quickly.
- Restocked shelves after each purchase was completed to keep inventory levels accurate.
- Carried out special orders requested by customers promptly and efficiently.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Homestead Assisted Living
Meridian, Idaho
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Meridian, ID06-2022
Skills
- Swim Stroke Techniques
- Swim Team Coaching
- Private Swim Lessons
- Competitive Swim Instruction
- Physical And Endurance Training
- Training Routines
- Competition Preparation
- Team Scheduling
- Class Instruction
- Constructive Feedback
- Goal-Setting Guidance
- Progress Reporting
- Swimming Technique Instruction
- Survival Swim Instruction
- Creative Aquatic Instruction
- Pool Operations
- Swimming And Water Safety
- CPR
- First Aid
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Top Ten Nationally Ranked 200 Fly Swimmer 2017
- SRS Personal 200 Fly Long Course LSC Record Holder CURRENT
- SRS Personal 100 Fly Short Course LSC Record Holder PREVIOUS
- SRS Personal 200 Fly Short Course LSC Record Holder PREVIOUS
- SRS Relay 400 Medley Long Course LSC Record Holder PREVIOUS
- Sue Shelton Memorial Award Winner 2016 - Outstanding Dedication To Swimming
- Sue Shelton Memorial Award Winner 2017 - Outstanding Dedication To Swimming
- 1 Year Perfect Attendance Albertsons Employee
- 2020 Outstanding Front Line Worker Award Albertsons Open
- ICAC Promotional Video Speaker
Certification
- USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training Certified
- CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certified
- USA Swimming Core Coaching Full Training Certified
Core Module 1 The Qualities of an Effective Coach Certified
Core Module 2 Foundations for Developing Athletes
Core Module 3 Furthering Athlete Development
Core Module 4 Evaluating your Season
Core Module 5 Your Professional Journey
- CPR AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
- USA Swimming Quality Coaching Framework Certified
- Red Cross Water Safety Training Online Certified
- Red Cross Water Safety Training In Water Certified
- USADA Coaches Advantage Certified
- USA Swimming Introductory Member Certified
- USA Swimming Children With Challenges Certified
- USA Swim Coach Certification PENDING LSC APPROVAL (Technical Difficulties)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
Feel free to contact current employers and any employer with provided contact info given via the application portal for references. For further contacts, please send a request to me at bplatt.swimming@gmail.com for a more extended list. Much appreciated.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Competitive Swim Coach
Sawtooth Aquatics
03.2024 - Current
Swim Coach/Instructor
Les Bois Swim Academy
08.2023 - Current
Cook
Casa Del Matador
04.2022 - 06.2023
Pet Caretaker
All Valley Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
02.2020 - 04.2021
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Homestead Assisted Living
06.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
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