Kim LESTER
Heath,TX
Summary
Swim coach with a successful history at Forney ISD, focused on athletic development through specialized training programs. Expertise in communication, crisis management, and organizational leadership fosters early interest and competitive success in swimming.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pool Manager
Forney ISD
Forney, Texas
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded high school swim team as head coach, enhancing athletic development and teamwork.
- Established and managed swim lessons and a pre-competitive team to develop skills.
- Implemented targeted training programs that improved swimmer performance and techniques.
- Organized competitions and events to boost team spirit and community involvement.
- Launched middle school swim team to cultivate early interest in swimming.
Swim Coach
COR SWIM SCHOOL
Richardson, Texas
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Oversee swim school and manage all pre-competitive swim instruction to ready swimmers for swim team participation.
AGE GROUP COACH
RACE
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Summer swim and mini meet program director.
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM COACH
SCOTTSDALE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led the high school swim team to a 2nd place finish in the state of AZ; as soon as we left, due to my husband's work, my team won the state championship.
AGE GROUP COACH
SCOTTSDALE AQUATICS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- 8 - 12-year-old swim coach as well as director of new swimmer recruitment.
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
SWIM AMERICA
Napa, CA
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Ran the Swim America program in Napa, CA. I developed, organized, and grew the swim program for two pools and supervised five employees.
Education
Associate's Degree -
Napa Valley Junior College
Napa, California01.1995
High School -
Justin Siena High School
Napa, California01.1992
Skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Crisis management
- Certified swim instructor
- CPR and first aid certification
- Lifeguarding expertise
- Certified CrossFit trainer
- Personal training
Spouse
Mark
Personal Information
- Ryan
- Amelia
- Marital Status: Married
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Pool Manager
Forney ISD
08.2023 - 06.2025
Swim Coach
COR SWIM SCHOOL
01.2020 - 06.2023
AGE GROUP COACH
RACE
01.2017 - 01.2020
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM COACH
SCOTTSDALE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
01.2017 - 01.2018
AGE GROUP COACH
SCOTTSDALE AQUATICS
01.2015 - 01.2017
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
SWIM AMERICA
01.1995 - 01.2001
Associate's Degree -
Napa Valley Junior College
High School -
Justin Siena High School