Zachary Taylor
Cambridge,WKO
Summary
An enthusiastic and driven coach who strives in helping swimmers be the best they can in and out of the water. I have a keen knowledge in swimming, with a background of competing at a national level. I currently lead both our National Silver and National Gold squads. These squads look to push to qualify and compete highly at National Age group championships, National Secondary School Championships, and Division 2 Championships. I also coach our Regional Performance program, as they look to compete at a regional level, in junior and local competitions. With a degree in sport coaching and sports science, I have an eye for the finer things when it comes to swimming and coaching. This ranges from understanding the biomechanical and physiological aspects of swimming as well as creating and planning effective season and session plans to suits all swimmers and their needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Swimming Coach
St Peters Swimming Club
Cambridge, WKO
11.2019 - Current
- Assist swimmers in becoming better athletes in and out of the water
- Helped prepare swimmers for competitive meets across New Zealand and Australia
- Created and implemented season plans, including different phases of training.
- Create and implement session plans for a diverse range of squads and ages.
- Predominantly working with Age group and division 2 level swimmers.
- Work with Mini-squads straight out of learn to swim.
- Assisted Head coach with National gold squad, which works with age group and open level swimmers.
- Work with the school towards regional and national swimming championships.
Waikato Represetative Squad Coach
Swimming Waikato
Hamilton, WKO
01.2021 - Current
- Work with swimmers from a range of clubs who have shown their ability to make a Waikato representative squad.
- Development Coach for Queensland State championships team in 2022
- Attend squad training day camps throughout the year.
- Assist lead head coaches
Lifeguard
St Peters Swimming Pool
Cambridge, WKO
08.2022 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitor pool and swimmers.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Inspected and tested pool equipment functionality to minimize hazards.
- Outside of swim coaching hours
Sales Assistant
Bike Barn
Hamilton, NZ
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Cycling sales specialist.
- Fit bikes and apparel to customers.
- Maintain, tune and build bikes to sell.
Sales Assistant
Frontrunner Colombo
Christchurch, NZ
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Running and walking gait analysis.
- Running shoe specialist.
- Knowledge about the biomechanics of running and walking to help customers find the best possible shoe.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Health, Sport, And Human Performance
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZEducation Program - Swim Coaching
CoachTED
2025
Qualification - Bronze Coach License
Swim Coaches And Teachers of New Zealand
10.2023
Certificate - New Zealand Foundation Coaching Certificate
Swim Coaches And Teachers of New Zealand
06.2023
Diploma - Sport Managment And Exercise Prescription
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Christchurch, NZ12.2018
Christchurch Boys' High School
Christchurch, NZ12.2017
Skills
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Organisation
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Lead Successful Division 2 and national Age group championship Campaigns.
- Medals at a range of National Events including; National Age Groups, Division 2 Championships, New Zealand Open Water Championships, New Zealand Short Course Championships, and New Zealand Secondary School Championships
- Coached swimmers onto the National Age group program.
- Coach a Waikato Representative team that represented at Queensland State Championships in 2022
- Coached swimmers to Waikato age group records.
Timeline
Lifeguard
St Peters Swimming Pool
08.2022 - Current
Waikato Represetative Squad Coach
Swimming Waikato
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Swimming Coach
St Peters Swimming Club
11.2019 - Current
Sales Assistant
Bike Barn
03.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Assistant
Frontrunner Colombo
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelors Degree - Health, Sport, And Human Performance
University of Waikato
Education Program - Swim Coaching
CoachTED
Qualification - Bronze Coach License
Swim Coaches And Teachers of New Zealand
Certificate - New Zealand Foundation Coaching Certificate
Swim Coaches And Teachers of New Zealand
Diploma - Sport Managment And Exercise Prescription
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Christchurch Boys' High School