- I have been a competitive swimmer since the age of 9 Achieving many things including Swim England 200 Breaststroke gold medal in 2024 and 400 IM junior finalist at British Champs in 2025 Multiple regional titles achieved
Andrew Clavis
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
I am a national level competitive swimmer, still in the pool training and competing. I have a love for all things pool related and fitness related.
Enthusiastic Assistant Swimming Teacher with strong abilities in guiding students of all ages and skill levels. Excels at creating engaging lesson plans that foster confidence and technique improvement. Committed to maintaining safe and supportive learning environment. Brings positive attitude and strong communication skills to inspire and motivate swimmers. Supportive Assistant swimming teacher equipped in teaching beginners to advance levels of swimming. Committed to enhancing skills of students and complying with safety procedures.
Recently completed my NPLQ and looking to gain more experience on pool deck as a lifeguard.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Voluntary assistant swimming teacher
Liverpool Penguins Swimming Club
Liverpool, Merseyside
05.2021 - Current
- Ensured safety protocols on poolside, monitoring hazards and swimmer welfare consistently.
- Maintained vigilant supervision during lessons and pool time to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, boosting student engagement and fostering a love for swimming.
- Fostered skill development and confidence in stage four swimmers, enhancing readiness for coaching groups.
- Modified teaching style to address specific needs of students with special requirements.
- Addressed special needs of individuals to reduce swimming phobia and maintain safety and wellbeing.
- Build athlete confidence through motivation and encouragement strategies.
- Observed and identified actions of students to provide correction and improvement.
- Evaluated capabilities and progress of students to modify and customise teaching methods.
- Supported head coach in implementing swim programs for 2-3 lanes of children aged six to twelve.
- Collaborated with fellow swimming instructors to share best practices and enhance overall teaching quality.
- Organised and led group activities, promoting team spirit and enhancing social skills among students.
- Performed different levels of swimming training to meet beginner and advance needs of students.
- Developed coaching strategies and lesson plans to achieve team goals.
- Kept supplies, equipment and facilities in good order for team use.
- Performed safety water drills to prepare students for evacuation and response to natural disasters.
Education
A-Levels - Science
Deyes high School
Maghull2025
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
RLSS
2025
Swimming Coaching
Institute of Swimming
2025
GCSEs - High Scool education
Deyes high School
2023
Swimming Teaching
Institute of swimming
2023
Skills
- Water safety awareness
- Student engagement strategies
- Special needs adaptation
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Group activity coordination
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Progress monitoring
- Communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Swimmer engagement techniques
- Patience with learners
- First aid and CPR certification
- Basic life support knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Time management skills
- Swim England programme knowledge
- Team player mentality
- Effective communication skills
- Active listening abilities
- Swimming stroke evaluation
- Underwater rescue techniques
- Computer literacy proficiency
- Behaviour management strategies
- Competitive swim coaching expertise
- Physical stamina development
- Resilience and perseverance training
- Health and safety compliance awareness
- Child protection knowledge
- Self-motivation traits
Interests
Accomplishments
- National champion 200m Breaststroke 2024
- Junior finalist 400m UIM at British Champs 2025
- North west Regional Champion 400 IM, 200m Butterfly, 200m Breaststroke 2025
Timeline
Voluntary assistant swimming teacher
Liverpool Penguins Swimming Club
05.2021 - Current
A-Levels - Science
Deyes high School
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
RLSS
Swimming Coaching
Institute of Swimming
GCSEs - High Scool education
Deyes high School
Swimming Teaching
Institute of swimming