NICOLE DIAMOND
Tumwater,WA
Summary
Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization. Aquatic Professional with proven extensive and robust background in overseeing aquatic programs, facility operations, organizing swim events, scheduling, and leading staff. Strong multitasking skills complemented by a commitment to enhancing the operations and mission of the workplace. I am reliable, adaptable, and a quick learner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatic Director's Assistant/ Program Coordinator
Lee's Summit R7 School District
Lees Summit, MO
03.2017 - 10.2024
- Assisted with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining of staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of programs and registrations.
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing duties at the facility
- Developed and implemented aquatic programs to meet the needs of a diverse populations and age groups from 3-80+ years old.
- Supervised open and lap swimming sessions while on duty at pool deck.
- Collaborated with Aquatic Director in program development, participant retention, rental group usage, events, swim clinics and lane usage.
- Trained lifeguards in safety protocols and emergency response procedures. Held monthly in-service trainings.
- Conducted regular inspections of pools, equipment, and related areas to ensure safe operation.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding swimmer/student performance both verbally and through written reports.
- Strong communication with patrons and program participants.
- Remained mentally alert to dangerous situations to maximize swimmer safety.
- Passionately invested into all visiting patrons, students and athletes; growing familiarity and strong professional relationships.
Head Coach
Lee's Summit R7 School District
Lees Summit, MO
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Developed practice plans to maximize individual strengths, exhibiting excellent time management capabilities.
- Competitive USA Swimming Coach with current certifications and qualifications.
- Created, conducted, and modified individualized and regular workout sets to help swimmers improve performance, endurance, start and turns and overall development.
- Organized close to 200 competitive meets with other teams, including scheduling events, team entries, planning meet events, organizing heat and lane assignments, and managing team travel arrangements
- Communicated with athlete and parents regularly.
Novice Swim Coach
Thurston Olympians Swim Club
Olympia, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with club leadership to align training programs with competitive goals and swimmer progression and team missions.
- Conducted one-on-one technique analysis sessions to provide personalized feedback for skill enhancement.
- Adaptive coaching style for recreation and competitive swimmers
- Ensured compliance with USA Swimming regulations during all training sessions and competitions.
- Provided individualized attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Education
High School -
River Ridge High School
Lacey, WA06-2006
Skills
- Facility, program, and patron management
- Safety and facility usage
- Extensive aquatic knowledge
- Swim meet and event management
- Multitasking and quick learner
- Can manage and supervise big events, high volume usage, and cope wells under pressure
- Development of students, patrons and programs from learn-to-swim to adult swim programs
Certification
- USA Swimming Coaches Certification
- RedCross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (expired)
- RedCross Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
Novice Swim Coach
Thurston Olympians Swim Club
04.2025 - Current
Head Coach
Lee's Summit R7 School District
09.2020 - 10.2024
Aquatic Director's Assistant/ Program Coordinator
Lee's Summit R7 School District
03.2017 - 10.2024
High School -
River Ridge High School
AWARDS
Learning For Life Award Winner LSR7 School District