CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME: ERICK MATHENGE NJENGA
PHONE: 070*******
EMAIL: **************@*****.***
PROFILE
A highly swimming skilled and certified swimming coach and lifeguard with over 5 years of experience in pool management, safety and competitive training.
Proficient in guiding swimmers from beginner to elite levels, focusing on technical improvement, endurance and race readiness. A proven track record in national-level competitions, consistently helping swimmers achieve personal bests and win medals. Strong in team leadership, safety protocols, and pool maintenance operations.
CERTIFICATIONS
Instructor level one ( Swimming & Coaching)
First aid Certified (Emergency Care & CPR)
Senior lifesaving level three ( Water Rescue & Advanced Lifesaving)
Pool management & maintenance ( Completed April 19,2019)
Swimming pool Production, Operation & Maintenance ( Certified March 25,2022, by DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF)
NCSA/KA Swimming Championship Competitions ( 2024 Competitor)
3rd Dan Level in Taekwondo
Driving License ( Obtained on September 7,2022)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard & Swimming Coach – Kivu Staff
July 1, 2021 – Present
Pool Safety & Management: Supervise pool safety by enforcing protocols and leading emergency responses efforts. Maintain top-quality water conditions through regular chemical balance and pool inspections.
Coaching & Athlete Development: Provide structured swimming lessons for all ages, focusing on technique, endurance and race preparation. Specialize in developing competitive swimmers for national-level events.
Competition Success: Trained multiple swimmers to excel at national competitions, achieving personal records and securing medals across various events.
Custom Training Programs: Design individual programs based on swimmer needs, including tailored strategies for starts, turns, sprints and endurance. Integrate dry land training to improve fitness and conditioning.
Team Leadership: Coordinate mentorship programs, team management, and competition entries for all swimmers. Ensuring effective scheduling and communication between athletes, parents and other staff members.
Data & Performance Analysis: Track swimmer progress using data analysis, adjusting techniques and strategies for continuous improvement. Provide feedback to refine their skills and improve race results.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully trained swimmers who achieved 10+ medals at national competitions, including individual and team events.
Improved swimmer performance by an average of 15% through tailored coaching and focused training strategies.
Organized and executed a swimming camp, enhancing skills for over 30 young athletes, leading to improved performance in regional competitions.
Developed a mentorship program that increased participation in swimming lessons by 25% over one year.
SKILLS
Swimming Coaching: Specializing in stroke refinement, starts, turns and race pacing.
Pool Operations: Expertise in pool management, chemical balancing and water safety protocols.
Emergency response: First Aid, Senior Lifesaving and water rescue techniques.
Leadership & Team Management: Experienced in team coordination, mentorship and competitive preparation.
Dry Land Training: Incorporating fitness workouts for overall performance improvement.
Technical skills: Knowledge in TeamManager software and swimmer performance tracking.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Nutrition Talk and Assessment
September 15, 2024
Organized a nutrition talk and assessment for swimming learners in collaboration with management and a qualified nutritionist. Focused on the importance of nutrition for athletic performance, hydration strategies, and meal planning to optimize training and competition results.
EDUCATION
High School Graduate (2017)
Primary Graduate (2012)
REFERENCE
Otieno booker
Head coach
Member of Technical Team
Kenya Aquatics
Phone: 072*******
Email: *********@*****.***
Purity kamande
Clinical and Sports Nutritionist
Phone: 072*******
Email: ***********@*****.***