SHANEQUA HAYNES
Yonkers
Summary
Aquatic Specialist with 6+ years of experience with Yonkers Public Schools, dedicated to making aquatic programs accessible, safe, and empowering for individuals of all abilities and ages. I specialize in adaptive swim instruction and therapeutic water exercise programs for children and adults with diverse needs including individuals with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and sensory processing challenges. I focus on creating supportive, individualized aquatic experiences through water exercise, water-safety skills, (deep water confident), and physical mobility. In addition to swim skill development focuses on mastering all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and starts/turns, and finishes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Coach
Condors Swim Club
Westchester
10.2019 - Current
- Coached swimmers aged 12 and under, specializing in stroke development and competitive skills.
- Focused on enhancing endurance and technical proficiency across all four competitive strokes.
- Implemented tailored training programs to support individual skill growth and performance improvement.
- Practices are focused on technical proficiency in all four strokes, endurance, and skill development (starts/turns), progressing from beginner competitive levels to championship qualifiers through organized practice session and meets.
Chief Lifeguard
New York Parks and Recreation
06.1993 - Current
- Coordinated lifeguard schedules and managed time cards to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with safety protocols.
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool and recreation area.
- Conducted regular training sessions on lifesaving techniques and emergency response.
- Led staff meetings on safety equipment use and conducted drills for CPR and AED to enhance team preparedness.
- Inspected recreational area for signs of damage and potential safety risks to maintain a safe environment for all users.
- Managed special events in the playground area, including summer movies in the park.
Adaptive Aquatic Therapist
Yonkers Public Schools
06.1992 - 09.2025
- Delivered water exercise and adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with autism, ADHD, and physical or sensory challenges, enhancing their confidence and skills in the water.
- Led therapeutic water exercise and mobility programs that supports strength, coordination, and rehabilitation for participants with physical and sensory challenges.
- Conducted low-impact aquatic fitness for seniors to improve balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and joint-friendly movement.
- Functioned as an aquatic specialist for over 6 years, focusing on making aquatic programs accessible and safe, with expertise in adaptive swim instruction and therapeutic water exercise for individuals with diverse needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson HS
207 -01 116th Ave, Queens NY06-1993
Certification
- WSI, Water Safety Instructor
- AED
- USA Swim Coach
- Angelfish Adaptive Certification
Timeline
Swim Coach
Condors Swim Club
10.2019 - Current
Chief Lifeguard
New York Parks and Recreation
06.1993 - Current
Adaptive Aquatic Therapist
Yonkers Public Schools
06.1992 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson HS