Zachary Beckwith
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Energetic and Resourceful swim coach know for safe and positive learning environments as well as building the confidence and skills in the swimmers I coach. I excel in communication, leadership, and problem solving which has allowed me to build lasting relationships with coaches, swimmers, and clients alike. I am committed to continuing my purpose of creating successful experiences for every swimmer that I coach, guide and lead.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University of Michigan Swim Camp Coach
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2024 - Current
- Carried out and lead practice plans designed for the intensive group of camp.
- Provided spot corrections for individual swimmers on their technique as well as group technique tips.
- Assisted with leading the dryland practices at camp (stretching, and calisthenics work).
- Assisted with the coaching on the growth mindset portion of the camp.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in plan and execution of daily practice plans, logistics of escorting campers to the meal hall and back, and planning games and fun events for the campers.
Swim Coach
Techniq Group
Saline, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Assisting with group and individual instruction and demonstration of swimming techniques.
- Assisting with planning practice outlines and implementing them.
- Communicating with parents how performance of child's progress in the water and how they are tracking towards future sessions in the program.
- Leading and planning practice plans designed for Level 1 and 2 in the program.
- Assisting with spot corrections of swimmers technique in the water as well as their starts.
Swim Instructor
Hamburg Fitness Center
Hamburg, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Communicate and schedule lessons with all parents/ guardians of swimmers.
- Organize all lessons in accordance to Fitness Center rules and timeframes.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool to swimmers of all ages.
- Explained, demonstrated, guided, and enabled proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Maintained records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for every student.
USA Swim Coach
Pinckney Aquatic Club
Pinckney , MI
09.2018 - 08.2024
- Developed individual and group practice plans based on technique, endurance, age and skill level.
- Led dryland planning and instruction including proper stretching, weight lifting, and calisthenics work.
- Developed a culture of motivating and teaching swimmers how to practice and enjoy the process of becoming a better swimmer, a better teammate, and a better person everyday.
- Helped guide the swimmers I coached on proper nutrition, hydration and recovery techniques.
- Provided feedback on race strategies to swimmers before and after their races.
- Maintained records of attendance, time standards achieved, and competition results for all athletes under my supervision.
Operations Manager
T-Lines Express
South Lyon, MI
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Held the position of Operations Manager at night for the first 15 months at the company.
- Provided communication and feedback to customers based on the status of shipments.
- Created a tracking system of sales achieved to help identify trends and document where the company needed to be to achieve future sales.
- Lead the building of relationships with carriers to aid the company's mandated shipping lanes.
Pinckney Middle School Swim and Dive Coach
Pinckney Community Schools
Pinckney , MI
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided comprehensive training plans and coaching to swimmers of all skill levels.
- Kept detailed records of practice and swim meet performances to get a clear view of swimmer overall performance.
- Created lineups for swim meets that was conducive to allowing all swimmers to execute their races to the best of their ability.
- Organized strong and direct communication with the athletic department, families of the swimmers, and other coaches in the league.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinckney Community High School
Pinckney, MI06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MISome College (No Degree) - Buisness
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Strong Verbal Communication skills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Coaching
- Group Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout (Class of 2017)
Certification
- Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First and AED trained.
Timeline
University of Michigan Swim Camp Coach
University of Michigan
06.2024 - Current
Swim Coach
Techniq Group
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
T-Lines Express
07.2022 - 03.2024
Pinckney Middle School Swim and Dive Coach
Pinckney Community Schools
11.2019 - 02.2023
USA Swim Coach
Pinckney Aquatic Club
09.2018 - 08.2024
Swim Instructor
Hamburg Fitness Center
05.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pinckney Community High School
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
Calvin University
Some College (No Degree) - Buisness
Washtenaw Community College
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