Tatum Detwiler
Taylor Mill,KY
Summary
Former Division 1 swimmer and current collegiate assistant coach with experience in athlete development, practice planning, and team operations. Dedicated to supporting program success and fostering a competitive, positive team enviroment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Swim Coach
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Writing and leading practices that align with the head coach's vision.
- Collaborating with the strength and conditioning coach to support athlete development in the weight room.
- Recruiting both Men and Women.
- Coordinating team travel and logistics.
- Working closely with compliance.
- Building strong coach-to-athlete relationships.
Lifeguard
University of Pittsburgh
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Enforced rules and policies, warned swimmers of danger, and evaluated conditions for safety
- Prepared to rescue swimmers in distress and administered first aid and/or CPR when needed
- Part-Time, Trees Hall Pool
Swim Camp Counselor
University of Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students and parents, fostering a safe learning environment
- Reviewed swimming best practices and safety protocols regularly to ensure top-quality instruction
- Assisted in developing and instructing swim team practices and drills
- Taught children (ages 8-16) swimming skills, stroke improvement, and water efficiency
- Instructed beginner children in water safety and swimming basics
- Guided experienced swimmers with drills and workouts focused on specialty strokes and speed
- Ensured camper safety and supervision during activities
- Created lesson plans, schedules, and organized recreational programs
- Explained rules to campers and communicated with camp leaders and staff
- Led groups of campers and counselors
- Enforced disciplinary actions when necessary
- Part-Time, Trees Hall Pool
Education
Digital Marketing Courses -
Louisiana State University
07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management
University of Pittsburgh
05-2023
Skills
- Swimming instruction
- Teaching methods
- Safety procedures
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
- Leadership
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Recruiting
- Athlete Development
Accomplishments
Division I Swimming Athlete
06/2019 - 04/2024
- Completed 4 years of swimming at the University of Pittsburgh
- Set records in 200 and 400 yd medley relays (breaststroke) and 200 yd free relay
- Participated in ACC Championships all 4 years
- Achieved personal best times annually in every event
- Completed 5th year at Louisiana State University
- Participated in SEC Championships
- Competed in 100 and 200 yd breaststroke, 50 yd free, and 200 yd medley relay
- Achieved personal best times in 200 yd and m breaststroke and 50 m freestyle
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
2021 - 2023
- Provided insight on the student-athlete experience
- Advised on rules, regulations, and policies impacting student-athletes at the University of Pittsburgh
- Served as co-chair of the events committee in 2022 and 2023
- Planned and organized the Panther Choice Awards and student-athlete tailgates
Certification
- CPR & AED Trained (Renewed 05/04/2026)
Timeline
Assistant Swim Coach
Northern Kentucky University
11.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
University of Pittsburgh
08.2022 - 05.2023
Swim Camp Counselor
University of Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 06.2022
Digital Marketing Courses -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management
University of Pittsburgh
Awards
Elmer Geddes Academic Scholarship - University of Pittsburgh School of Business
08/2020 - 05/2022
B'nai B'rith Sports Award
2019 - 2019
High School Swimming Record Holder
2016-2019
- Currently hold 8 event records.
WPIAL Swimming Medalist
2016, 2017, and 2019
PIAA Swimming Medalist
2017 and 2019