Benjamin Jacobs
salisbury,Wiltshire
Summary
I myself was a competitive swimmer for 6 years. I have gone on to teach swimming to all levels and across such a wide range of mindsets. My communication and teaching styles have been widened to be able to handle kids with mental disabilities and physical disabilities which has improved my empathy and patience as a person massively. My brother has complex special needs and I am a registered young carer for him. Im very passionate about every child being safe and having fun.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Swim instructor
Odstock Orcas
Salisbury, Wiltshire
2025.08 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans to facilitate skill improvement in swimmers of all ages.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies enhancing student interest and participation levels significantly.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.
- Developed student skills through personalised instruction.
- Conducted regular assessments tracking student progress effectively.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques for better understanding and replication.
- Communicated with other instructors, fostering a cooperative work environment.
Swimming assistant
Salisbury stingrays
Salisbury, Wiltshire
2022.01 - Current
- Conducted routine checks to ensure clean and safe pool environment.
- Gave feedback to parents regarding child's progress after each session.
- Promoted water confidence with hands-on assistance in beginner's classes.
- Encouraged positive behaviour amongst swimmers through effective discipline strategies.
- Implemented games into lessons, making learning more enjoyable for children participants.
- Assisted in swim lessons for improved swimming skills and techniques.
- Ensured safety by constantly monitoring pool conditions and swimmers' activities.
- Collaborated closely with swim instructors to plan effective lesson schedules.
- Facilitated warm-up exercises before sessions for injury prevention and readiness.
Education
SEQ level 1 swimming assistant - swimming
Swim England
Salisbury, Wiltshire 01/2025 -
SEQ level 2 swim teaching - swimming
swim england
salisbury 04/2025 -
safeguarding in aquatics - swimming
swim england
Salisbury, Wiltshire 02/2025 -
Skills
- Constructive feedback giving
- Inclusive teaching
- Disability awareness in aquatics
- Proactive mentoring
- Stroke technique expertise
- Group class coordinating
- Resilient mindset
- Child safety focus
- Speed improvement techniques
- Empathy and patience
Affiliations
- Sports, music, mountaineering
Timeline
Swim instructor
Odstock Orcas
2025.08 - Current
Swimming assistant
Salisbury stingrays
2022.01 - Current
SEQ level 1 swimming assistant - swimming
Swim England
01/2025 -
SEQ level 2 swim teaching - swimming
swim england
04/2025 -
safeguarding in aquatics - swimming
swim england
02/2025 -