Layla A. Perkins
Antelope,CA
Summary
Highly skilled assistant swim coach with relevant experience in training and mentoring athletes. Strengths include effective communication, leadership, and ability to develop tailored swim programs to enhance performance. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by improving team techniques and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Swim Coach
California Capital Aquatics
Roseville
08.2024 - Current
- Organized practice sessions, including daily workout plans of warm-ups, drills, and cool-downs, according to the needs of each athlete.
- Instructed swimmers on proper stroke, starts & turn technique, breathing, body placement and endurance.
- Provided feedback to swimmers on their performance in order to help them improve, and motivate swimmers by recognizing their efforts, both in practice and meets.
- Attended swim meets as a representative of the team when requested by the head coach.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress within the program.
- Participated in training sessions to continually improve teaching and safety skills, including training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques, and ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during practices and meets.
Assistant Swim Coach II
Sunrise Recreation & Park District
Citrus Heights
04.2021 - Current
- Organized practice sessions, including warm-ups, drills, and cool-downs, created daily workout plans according to the needs of each athlete of all levels of ability.
- Instructed swimmers on proper stroke, starts & turn technique, breathing, body placement and endurance.
- Monitored swimmers' performance during practices and meets to ensure proper technique is used and maintained detailed records of swimmers' progress throughout the season.
- Collaborated with the head coach to plan and implement team strategies at competitions and practices, assist in weekly instructional meetings with other assistant coaches and supervised assistant coaches during practice sessions.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress within the program and allayed the concerns of parents watching their children's lessons.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually improve teaching and safety skills, including training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques, and ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during practices and meets.
- Supervised swim class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
- Conducted swim level evaluations to appropriately place students in swim classes matching their abilities. Developed and implemented individualized swim instruction plans for students of varying ages and skill levels.
- Conducted swim lessons with a safety-first approach in teaching multiple children simultaneously, ensuring a supportive environment.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
Sacramento
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies, greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service. Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change. Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels. Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Team Member
Tace Bell
Citrus Heights
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Assisted in kitchen duties, including food prep and packaging, during peak hours. Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Team Member
Togo's/Baskin Robbins
Antelope
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Assisted in kitchen duties, including food prep and packaging, during peak hours. Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05-2025
Certification
- USA Certified Swim Coach
- Water Safety Instructor Certified
- Lifeguard CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Swim Coach
California Capital Aquatics
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
07.2024 - 11.2025
Team Member
Tace Bell
06.2022 - 03.2024
Team Member
Togo's/Baskin Robbins
08.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Swim Coach II
Sunrise Recreation & Park District
04.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Business
Sierra College
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