Ricardo Gutierrez
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
Driven and resourceful, bringing leadership and strategic planning skills combined with strong communication and team-building abilities. Adept in fostering player development and creating cohesive, high-performing teams. Ready to make significant impact in my role. Seasoned professional with focus on developing and leading high-performing sports teams. Drive team success through strategic planning, tailored coaching techniques, and fostering positive team culture. Excel at identifying talent, enhancing player skills, and achieving consistent results. Driven and resourceful, bringing leadership and strategic planning skills combined with strong communication and team-building abilities. Adept in fostering player development and creating cohesive, high-performing teams. Ready to make significant impact in my role.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Diving Head Coach
Corby Council Corby East Midlands Swimming Pool
Corby, Northamptonshire
2012.09 - 2024.05
- Provided guidance to divers, leading to increased confidence.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for diverse age groups to enhance physical fitness.
- Coordinated diving events, ensuring smooth operation and high participation rates.
- Implemented health and safety guidelines during all activities to ensure student safety.
- Incorporated technology in teaching methods, making lessons more interactive and effective.
- Assessed student performance periodically, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organised trips to local and national diving competitions, which inspired enthusiasm amongst pupils.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new trends in sports education, incorporating these into lesson plans.
- Managed equipment inventory efficiently to prevent loss or damage.
- Liaised with parents about their child's progress during parent-teacher meetings.
- Conducted risk assessments, assuring student safety.
- Organised diving display for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on their visit to Corby for Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Wednesday, 13 June 2012.
- I won the Corby Coach of the Year Award on 24 October 2012.
Diving Development Head Coach
National Aquatic Centre
Dublin , Blanchardstown Ireland
2003.07 - 2012.03
- Developed team cohesion by implementing effective communication strategies.
- Conducted training sessions for improved performance.
- Enhanced divers' skills with rigorous practice drills.
- Provided guidance to divers, leading to increased confidence.
- Fostered positive environment, resulting in higher morale amongst the team.
- Delivered motivational speeches to inspire peak performance from athletes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements to ensure smooth logistics for away competitions.
- Monitored divers' fitness levels with regular physical assessments, ensuring optimal health and performance.
- Streamlined coaching programmes, making them more effective and productive.
- Handled media interactions, promoting a positive image of the team and club.
- Attended professional development courses continually updating coaching knowledge.
- Undertook administrative duties, contributing to facility improvements, attending team meetings and implementing initiatives.
- Managed dynamic team of coaches, overseeing schedules and class timetables for optimal efficiency.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
- Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.
- Coached players in real-competition situations, offering tactical support and encouragement.
- Attended regular training to maintain up-to-date health, fitness and sports science knowledge.
- Assessed athletic performance to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Used signals and hand gestures to direct participants during events.
- Collaborated with nutrition and physio teams to deliver holistic coaching and care.
Assistant Sports Teacher
Arnold School
Blackpool, Lancashire
2000.06 - 2003.05
- Boosted students' sportsmanship by conducting fair play and respect training sessions.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for diverse age groups to enhance physical fitness.
- Established a positive learning environment, improving student engagement in sports lessons.
- Coordinated school sports events, ensuring smooth operation and high participation rates.
Professional High Diver
Falcon Entertainment Scotland
Different countries throughout the world
1998.07 - 1999.09
- Disassembled and assembled large items, including diving pool, tower, springboards, and entertainment units.
- Liaised with venues and entertainment providers from different countries to schedule events in alignment with availability.
- Performed and coordinated events such as Olympic dives, fire numbers, comedy show, and high dive.
- Built a positive and exciting atmosphere during the show to enhance the overall entertainment experience.
- Developed timelines and schedules to support events' logistics.
Empty Team Cash Control
Coral Island
Blackpool, Lancashire
1996.11 - 1998.05
- Ensured consistent production quality by strictly following process guidelines.
- Maintained safety protocols for accident-free work environment.
- Improved efficiency with detailed routine checks on casting machinery.
- Performed troubleshooting to minimise downtime during production hours.
- Coordinated with team members, enhanced productivity levels.
- Assessed equipment condition periodically for smooth operation.
- Executed batch processing tasks to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Managed flow rate controls, and maintained speed consistency.
- Identified inconsistencies promptly, prevented faulty batches from being processed further.
- Utilised advanced software tools proficiently for effective control room management.
- Supervised machine operating parameters and reported malfunctions to reduce downtime.
Professional High Diver
Stage World Works Production Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire
1996.04 - 1996.09
- Conducted detailed pre-show checks to ensure safe operations.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Professional High Diver
Chapultepec Magico
Mexico D.F., Mexico City
1993.07 - 1995.09
- Conducted detailed pre-show checks to ensure safe operations.
- Executed regular equipment maintenance to prolong lifespan, and safety.
- Participated in training exercises regularly, ensuring readiness for the show.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Assistant Diving Coach
CDOM Mexican Olympic Committee
Mexico D.F., Mexico City
1990.08 - 1993.05
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Diving Development Coach
IMSS Mexican Institution of Social Security
Leon , Guanajuato Mexico
1982.07 - 1988.10
- Utilised motivational techniques to boost athlete morale.
- Assisted athletes, improved physical fitness achieved.
- Developed team cohesion for improved performance.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Certificate - Primary School
Primary School Martin Munoz
Leon Guanajuato Mexico 1972.01 - 1978.05
Certificate - Secondary School
Federal Secondary School # 1
Leon Guanajuato Mexico 1979.01 - 1992.08
Certificate - PE Teacher
National Institute of Physical Education
Leon Guanajuato Mexico 1984.01 - 1988.08
ASA Certificate - Swimming
Amateur Swimming Association Assistant Teacher
Blackpool England UK 1997.04 - 1997.06
ASA Certificate - Diving
Amateur Swimming Association Assistant Teacher
Blackpool England UK 2000.07 - 2000.09
Certificate - Swimming
Amateur Swimming Association
Lake District England UK 2001.02 - 2001.06
Certificate - Diving
Amateur Swimming Association
Bradford England UK 2000.10 - 2001.03
Certificate - Trampoline Coach Cycle 5
British Gymnastics
Bradford England UK 2002.01 - 2002.04
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Tactical analysis
- Motivational speaking
- Game strategy development
- Injury prevention knowledge
- Sports psychology understanding
- Talent identification
- Training programme design
- Competitive coaching
- Safeguarding children
- Physical Education
- Coaching and mentoring
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Carpentry
- Gardening
- Fixing things
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Diving Head Coach
Corby Council Corby East Midlands Swimming Pool
2012.09 - 2024.05
Diving Development Head Coach
National Aquatic Centre
2003.07 - 2012.03
Certificate - Trampoline Coach Cycle 5
British Gymnastics
2002.01 - 2002.04
Certificate - Swimming
Amateur Swimming Association
2001.02 - 2001.06
Certificate - Diving
Amateur Swimming Association
2000.10 - 2001.03
ASA Certificate - Diving
Amateur Swimming Association Assistant Teacher
2000.07 - 2000.09
Assistant Sports Teacher
Arnold School
2000.06 - 2003.05
Professional High Diver
Falcon Entertainment Scotland
1998.07 - 1999.09
ASA Certificate - Swimming
Amateur Swimming Association Assistant Teacher
1997.04 - 1997.06
Empty Team Cash Control
Coral Island
1996.11 - 1998.05
Professional High Diver
Stage World Works Production Pleasure Beach
1996.04 - 1996.09
Professional High Diver
Chapultepec Magico
1993.07 - 1995.09
Assistant Diving Coach
CDOM Mexican Olympic Committee
1990.08 - 1993.05
Certificate - PE Teacher
National Institute of Physical Education
1984.01 - 1988.08
Diving Development Coach
IMSS Mexican Institution of Social Security
1982.07 - 1988.10
Certificate - Secondary School
Federal Secondary School # 1
1979.01 - 1992.08
Certificate - Primary School
Primary School Martin Munoz
1972.01 - 1978.05