John Alaimo
Norwood
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics, excelling in curriculum development and team management. Proven track record in fostering a culture of excellence and strategic thinking, while successfully organizing competitions and enhancing staff capabilities. Committed to driving swimmer success through collaboration and innovative training methodologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Coaching and Instruction
Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics
Norwood
03.2024 - Current
- Generate and upgarde the AGUA Swim Academy curriculum
- Oversee the execution of workout planning and time trials for our developmental Swim League
- Consult and generate virtual in-service trainings for our AGUA Swim Academy instructors
- Consult with AGUA Swim Team coaches on curriculum and seaon planning, so the development pathway through the team is aligned
Full Time Lead Coach
Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics
Norwood
03.2021 - Current
- Generate seasonal plans, daily practice preparation and execution of training for 65 swimmers aged 13-14, as well as all administrative duties associated with those team members.
- Oversee and consult with all training groups on the AGUA swim team for curriculum and execution.
- Manage all away meet-related tasks, such as communicating with host teams, paying entry fees, entry files, coaches travel and lodging.
- Manage all team outfitting with our brand manufacturer (TYR) and our vendor (Swim Outlet).
Head Senior Coach
NYS Aquatics, Inc.
Suffern
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Lead weekly staff meetings, oversee creation of annual training plans for three coaches, scheduling lifeguards, and overseeing training for 120 swimmers.
- Organize, plan, and operate swim competitions consisting of over 800 local swimmers 10-12 weekends per year.
- Foster an environment in the Senior group that creates a culture of hard work, toughness, and attention to detail.
- Create annual budgets on a yearly basis and report actual budgets.
- Balance and multitask for the needs of multiple swimmers, coaches, parents, team growth and success.
- Travel to regional and national level competition with qualified swimmers.
Head Age Group Coach/Founder
Phoenix Aquatic Club
New City
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Communicate with families on a weekly basis, pursue progress with and provide guidance for swimmers.
- Foster an environment in the 13-14 and 11-12 training groups that creates a culture of hard work, toughness, and attention to detail.
- Balance and multitask for the needs of multiple swimmers, coaches, parents, team growth and success.
- Travel to regional and national level competition with qualified swimmers.
Education
BA - History, US Foreign Policy
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2009
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Competition organization
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration skills
- Staff development
Accomplishments
Metropolitan Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year Award - 2015
Timeline
Director of Coaching and Instruction
Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics
03.2024 - Current
Full Time Lead Coach
Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics
03.2021 - Current
Head Senior Coach
NYS Aquatics, Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2020
Head Age Group Coach/Founder
Phoenix Aquatic Club
09.2013 - 08.2015
BA - History, US Foreign Policy
Vassar College