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Oscar Van Stekelenborg

Mosgiel,OTA

Summary

Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support.

My motto is let the person develop at their own level by being patience; and ensuring a strong communication exist so they learn from their mistake and develop and progress to what they want to achieve in this sport,

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Swim Coach

Timaru City Council
12.2012 - 01.2023
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
  • Assisted with coordinating and running special events and competitions.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
  • Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.

Swim Southland Development Manager

Swim Southland
02.2002 - 12.2012

Establishing teaching and coaching programs within the Swim Southland club networks.

Establishing teaching programs to schools and instruction for all teachers.

Development of a squad development system to encourage and backup the Swim Southland Professional Competitive Training Squads.

Head Swim Team Coach

Self-employeed
02.1997 - 02.2002
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were meet.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.

Head Swim Coach

BGI Swim Club Renamed Capital Swim Club
11.1995 - 02.1997
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
  • Head coach to this Swim Club on a volunteer basis.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.

Head Swim Instructor

Taieri Swimming Club
11.1983 - 04.1995
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taieri College
Mosgiel, NZ

Taieri College
Mosgiel, NZ

Skills

  • Exercise Program Implementation
  • Private Swim Lessons
  • Athletic Training and Coaching
  • Safety Training
  • Competition Readiness
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Team Contribution

Timeline

Head Swim Coach

Timaru City Council
12.2012 - 01.2023

Swim Southland Development Manager

Swim Southland
02.2002 - 12.2012

Head Swim Team Coach

Self-employeed
02.1997 - 02.2002

Head Swim Coach

BGI Swim Club Renamed Capital Swim Club
11.1995 - 02.1997

Head Swim Instructor

Taieri Swimming Club
11.1983 - 04.1995

High School Diploma -

Taieri College

Taieri College
Oscar Van Stekelenborg