Jared Felker
Lebanon,Maine
Summary
Aquatics Facilities Manager/ Head Swim Coach with over 24 years of coaching experience ranging from community recreation to the collegiate level. Oversees aquatic areas and staff while working with campus partners to host and run events. Holding a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification he is responsible for campus wide certification for CPR trainings as well as community and academic instruction
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatics Director
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
Standish, ME
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the implementation and operation of the Learn to Swim Program
- Taught Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid courses.
- Streamlined aquatics center operations to maximize facility performance through effective management of daily scheduling, staffing, and maintenance tasks
- Coordinated with Campus Events Department to host campus wide events
- Member of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion All Campus Committee
Head Coach- Swimming
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
Standish, ME
09.2016 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies
- Implemented customized coaching methods that enhanced athletes' abilities, contributing to their recognition as members of the Academic All-American swim team from 2018 to 2023.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques
- Managed successful recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to the program
- Organized fundraising events for budgetary support, allowing for increased resources and opportunities for the team
Assistant Aquatics Director
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
Standish, ME
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Developed strong relationships with local schools, organizations, and businesses to promote aquatics programs within the community
- In charge of all exterior and interior bookings and payment
- Streamlined pool operations by developing efficient staff scheduling and resource allocation systems
- Conducted regular staff meetings for clear communication of expectations, policy updates, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Head Coach/Executive Director of Operations
Seacoast Swimming Association Inc
Dover, NH
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
- Coached athletes at all skill levels from learn to swim to having 6 athletes qualify for the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Trials
- Worked with athletes through the recruiting process.(Over $1,000,000 in scholarship money awarded to ahletes)
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques
- Managed successful recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to the program.(Seacoast named a Top 100 Club in the USA 2012,3013, 2014-USA Swimming Inc.) Organized fundraising events for budgetary support, allowing for increased resources and opportunities for the team
- New England Board of Directors: Senior Committee 2012-2015
Head Swim Coach
Seals Swimming Inc.
Westbrook, ME
04.2002 - 07.2008
- Developed age-appropriate workouts, focusing on skill development, technique improvement, and endurance building
- Managed swim meet logistics, including event registration, lineup creation, and coordinating travel arrangements for the team
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to ensure consistency in coaching methods and goal-setting for swimmers
- Boosted athlete retention rates by fostering strong relationships with swimmers and their families through effective communication
- Maine Swimming Board of Directors 2003-2008 Senior Chair, Safety Chair, Disability Chair (Firecracker Films Inc. "The Little Mermaid 2008" and " Mermaid Girl Shiloh’s Journey2015 "- https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1538341/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_mermaid%2520girl)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Virginia/Varsity Swim '96-'00
05.2000
Skills
- Fundraising
- Facility Operations
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Customer Service
- Budget Administration
Certifications Awards
- Campus Security Authority/NCAA
- Red Cross: Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor
- 2001 Coach of the Year Jefferson Swim League
- 2023 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Commissioners Award
Accomplishments
- Volunteer 2000 Sydney Olympics
- 2003 Thru-hike Appalachian Trail
Affiliations
Volunteer Coach Lebanon Youth Soccer League, Volunteer Roger Allen Baseball
Timeline
Aquatics Director
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
04.2021 - Current
Head Coach- Swimming
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Aquatics Director
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
09.2016 - 03.2021
Head Coach/Executive Director of Operations
Seacoast Swimming Association Inc
08.2008 - 08.2016
Head Swim Coach
Seals Swimming Inc.
04.2002 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Virginia/Varsity Swim '96-'00
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