Kadence Griffin
Prosper,TX
Summary
Collegiate swimmer and Exercise Science student with experience coaching youth athletes and developing swimming fundamentals. Demonstrated leadership through team athletics and coaching roles, with strong communication and mentoring abilities. Passionate about athlete development, performance improvement, and helping young swimmers build confidence and discipline.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Swim Coach
Texas Ford Aquatics
Frisco, TX
05.2024 - 08.2026
- Coached competitive swimmers ages 6–16 in stroke technique, race strategy, and endurance training
- Led practices focused on starts, turns, and efficiency improvements
- Provided individualized feedback to improve performance and confidence in the water
- Promoted teamwork, discipline, and athlete development
- Conducted individual and group swim assessments to track athlete progress.
Swim Instructor
Independent Contractor
Prosper, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught swimming fundamentals and water safety to children ages 2–6
- Helped beginner swimmers develop confidence and independence in the water
- Guided athletes in skills such as floating, retrieving objects, and swimming across the pool
Swim Instructor
Swim America
Frisco, TX
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Instructed swimmers ages 4–16 in stroke technique and breathing mechanics
- Led group and individual lessons focused on improving swimming efficiency
- Encouraged athlete development through structured drills and skill progression
Education
Pursuing Bachelor Degree - Exercise Science, Sports Psychology
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Prosper High School
Prosper, TX05-2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Athlete training
- Compassionate
- Empathic
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Individualized coaching
- Goal setting assistance
Accomplishments
- High School All American Swimmer - has top 100 time in the country (2022)
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Team Swimmer - (2022–2026)
Athletic Experience
- McKendree University Men’s Swimming Team
- NCAA Division II Athlete
- Competed at the collegiate level while maintaining academic responsibilities
- Demonstrate discipline, time management, and teamwork through year-round training and competition
- Selected as Team Captain (2025–2026)
Timeline
Assistant Swim Coach
Texas Ford Aquatics
05.2024 - 08.2026
Swim Instructor
Independent Contractor
05.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Instructor
Swim America
09.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Prosper High School
Pursuing Bachelor Degree - Exercise Science, Sports Psychology
McKendree University