Paola Rivas
Chula Vista,California
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eastlake High Swim & Dive - Head Coach
SUHSD
02.2018 - Current
- Contributed to the coaching and development of high school swimmers who achieved multiple San Diego Section and California State Championship titles.
- Played a key role in securing eight consecutive Mesa League Championships Titles and was part of the coaching staff that led the Girls Swim & Dive team to a San Diego Section Runner-Up finish.
- Provided essential support in team operations, including implementing training plans, managing travel logistics and budgeting, coordinating fundraising efforts, and organizing team bonding events.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with both swimmers and parents to help athletes reach their goals and stay engaged.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture where swimmers of all skill levels felt valued, while promoting sportsmanship and professionalism.
- Ensured compliance with CIF rules and regulations by interpreting and communicating key information from the CIFSDS Greenbook to athletes and families.
- Also served as the primary team liaison communicating effectively with CIF San Diego, the Sweetwater Union High School District, Eastlake High School administration, and fellow Mesa League coaches to ensure seamless coordination and program support.
Lifeguard (Pool)
UC San Diego
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Chemistry
UC - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2021
Skills
- Strength and conditioning
- Competitive swim instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and team goals
- Athlete mentoring
- Fundraising
- Team development
- Player development
- Safety processes and procedures
- Performance analysis
- Season scheduling
- Practice coordination
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Team motivation
- Energetic personality
- Motivational leadership style
Accomplishments
- World Aquatics Masters Championship Qualifier (2024)
- United States Masters Swimming National Champion (2024)
- 7 x United States Masters Swimming Nationals Medalist (2024)
- College Club Swimming National Championship Qualifier (2019, 2020, 2021)
- UC San Diego - Competitive Sports President (2020-2021)
- CIF-San Diego Section Runner-Up (2016)
- 6 x CIF-San Diego Section Medalist (2013-2016)
- Mesa League Sportsmanship Award Recipient (2016)
- Mesa League Record Holder (2016)
- 10 x Mesa League Gold Medalist (2013-2016)
- 16 x Mesa League Medalist (2013 - 2016)
- Eastlake Swimming Team Captain (2015-2016)
- Eastlake Swimming Record Holder (2015-2016)
- Eastlake Swimming Coaches Award (2014-2016)
- Eastlake Swimming Freshman of the year (2013)
Certification
- American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid
- Concussion & SCA
- Heat Illness
- CIF Courses (Completed)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lifeguard (Pool)
UC San Diego
09.2020 - 09.2021
Eastlake High Swim & Dive - Head Coach
SUHSD
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Chemistry
UC - San Diego
Accomplishments as a Coach
- CIF State Individual Girls Champion (2022)
- 7 x CIF State Individual Girls Finalist (2019, 2022, 2026)
- 3 x CIF State Individual Boys Finalist (2022-2025)
- 6 x CIF State Team Girls Qualifier (2019, 2022-2026)
- 5 x CIF State Team Boys Qualifier (2022-2026)
- CIF-San Diego Section Swimming Girls Team Runner-Up (2022)
- 2 x CIF-San Diego Section Individual Girls Record (2021-2022)
- 10 x CIF-San Diego Section Individual Girls Champions (2019, 2021-2022, 2026)
- 3 x CIF-San Diego Section Individual Boys Champions (2021-2023)
- 8 x Mesa League Girls Team Champion (2018-2019, 2021-2026)
- 8 x Mesa League Boys Team Champion (2018-2019, 2021-2026)
- 12 x Mesa League Individual Girls Records (2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2025-2026)
- 11 x Mesa League Individual Boys Records (2018-2019, 2021-2026)
- 50 x Mesa League Individual Girls Champions (2018-2019, 2021-2026)
- 50 x Mesa League Individual Boys Champions (2018-2019, 2021-2026)
- 2 x Sundevil Invitational Girls Team Champion (2023-2024)
- 3 x Sundevil Invitational Boys Team Champion (2023-2025)
- 3 x Ben Hedberg Invitational Girls Team Champion (2018-2019, 2025)