Laura Dickinson

Dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in Swim Coaching. Leveraging transferable skills such as attention to detail, communication, time management, collaboration, and customer service to contribute effectively and excel in a new industry. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in a professional setting while continuously learning and growing within the field.

Transferable SkillsAttention to Detail

Food Industry | 5+ years

• Ensure food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Accurately follow recipes, uphold cleanliness, adhere to food safety standards.

• Pay close attention to athletes’ form, stroke mechanics, and performance metrics.
• Analyze and observe swimmers’ techniques to identify areas of improvement.

• Clearly communicate expectations such as performance goals, team policies to swimmers, parents, and other coaches.
• Demonstrate complex techniques and drills to swimmers of varying skill levels and ages.
• Work with swimmers ages 5-18 to demonstrate drills, breaking down each movement, then offer specific instruction.
• Encourage questions and feedback, and provide positive reinforcement.

• Plan ahead, balance group training with individualized attention.
• Manage practice schedules, competitions, and individual training plans.

• Encourage positive attitude, good sportsmanship, and integrity.
• Work closely with head coaches to foster and implement creative and rigorous practices, cultivate a positive team environment, and support student athletes in and out of the water.

• Work with swimmers ages 5-18 to develop proper technique, cultivate a solid foundation, and develop their competitive skills.
• Bring strong understanding of swimming techniques, training principles, and race strategies.
• Design and implement daily workouts, regularly evaluate swimmers and reassess goals.
• Encourage positive attitude, good sportsmanship, and integrity.

• Prepare varsity athletes for college swimming.
• Foster and implement creative and rigorous practices, cultivate a positive team environment, and support student athletes in and out of the water.

• Taught trainers and team members about different stations to give them the tools to operate their respective area of the kitchen.
• Provided operations oversight and helped prioritize guests through enlightened hospitality.

Claremont McKenna College

• Bachelor of Arts (BA): Psychological Sciences and French Dual Major.
• Varsity Swimming and Diving (4 years): CSCAA Scholar All-America Team (4 years), NCAA Championships finalist (relay), SCIAC Conference Champions, All-SCIAC Conference Honors (relay), and Haldeman Pool Record Holder (relay) - Claremont Mudd Scripps (CMS).

• California Scholarship Federation Life Member
• CIF/Central Coast Section Scholastic Champion and 4x Scholar Athlete
• 2x Team Captain and Coaches Award
• Herbst Natatorium Record Holder