Yui Siew Lau
Kuching, Sarawak
Summary
Helpful swimming coach with strong aquatic background and expertise in swimming, dryland exercises and nutrition. Proficient in competition preparation, race strategy development and swimming equipment maintenance. Proactive and patient individual experienced teaching adults and children basics of swimming by providing constant support and encouragement. Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swimming Coach
SwimArt Aquatic
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure swimmer well-being during all training sessions and competitions.
- Helped set-up and breakdown pool for wide array of events such as swim meets, swim practices and water polo games.
- Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.
- Increased team success through the implementation of innovative coaching techniques and strategies.
- Managed scheduling of practices, competitions, and events to optimize athlete development.
- Streamlined communications between athletes, parents, and coaching staff through a centralized platform for updates and announcements.
- Observed swimmers to find and correct faults and provide feedback on performance.
- Created and supervised daily workouts to refine swim techniques and devised lineups for competition.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance performance of swimmers.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for out-of-town competitions, ensuring seamless logistics for both athletes and support staff members.
- Promoted a positive team environment by fostering strong relationships among swimmers, coaches, and parents.
- Maintained up-to-date certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid to ensure adherence to safety standards in emergency situations.
- Continuously expanded coaching knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, clinics on new developments within the sport.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Enhanced athlete endurance and skill with targeted strength and conditioning exercises.
Swimming Instructor
SwimArt Aquatic
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
- Improved student confidence in water by providing individualized feedback and personalized instruction.
- 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 learning.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop comprehensive swim programs for participants of all ages and skill levels.
- Continuously updated knowledge on swimming techniques, water safety practices, and instructional methods by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 4 to 55 years.
Sales Executive
Move Nourish Believe Company
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Administrative Executive
Jaya First Sdn. Bhd.
10.2005 - 04.2016
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Handled confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring sensitive data was protected from unauthorized access.
- Collected data, input records, and protected electronic files.
Education
High School Diploma -
Informatics Computer School
Singapore12.2001
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Reliable time management
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Flexible Scheduling Capabilities
Certification
- Skim Pensijilan Kejurulatihan Kebangsaan (SPKK), Kursus Sains Şükran Tahap 1 - 28/08/2023-01/09/2023
Additional Information
I was a state swimmer that participated in swimming competitions that represented Sarawak, such as National Age Group(also called as Malaysia Age Group); Majlis Sukan Sekolah Malaysia(MSSM) from year 1996-2000; SUKMA 1996, SUKMA 1998, and also SUKMA 2000.
I have been teaching swimming lessons back in my secondary years and coaching as a coach assistant in Swimart Aquatic Club since year since year 2022. I am also currently active in leading swimmers for daily land exercises in order to improve their endurance, speed and skills. I often lead the swimmers representing our club for competitions in several states. Another hand , I am also still active in Masters Swimming Competitions since year 2017 and also some local open category competitions.
Timeline
Swimming Coach
SwimArt Aquatic
01.2022 - Current
Swimming Instructor
SwimArt Aquatic
01.2022 - Current
Sales Executive
Move Nourish Believe Company
01.2018 - 03.2023
Administrative Executive
Jaya First Sdn. Bhd.
10.2005 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Informatics Computer School
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