Deborah Carr
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated Swim Coach with strengths in athlete development and inclusive teaching. Implements innovative training programmes to foster a love for swimming and enhance skill progression. Cultivates student confidence through tailored instruction and constructive feedback. Dynamic leader with expertise in fostering team spirit among swimmers. Coordinates collaborative efforts with fellow instructors to enhance teaching quality and share best practices. Drives performance improvement through strategic planning and adaptive teaching methods. Motivated Swim Coach with extensive experience in performance improvement and team collaboration. Drives engagement through adaptive teaching strategies and personalised feedback. Enhances student safety and wellbeing by maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
Continued development with kids from babies to adulthood. To include group classes and individual classes.
Currently learning Spanish language and Teaching English as a foreign language.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head coach Swimming
Stingrays swim club
Athy , Ireland
04.2026 - Current
- Organised yearly periodisation programmes for all squads to prepare for competitions and peak at summer nationals.
- Fostered relationships with each child to understand their goals and facilitated pathways to achieve them.
- Supported staff development to enhance their potential as coaches and educators.
- Coached each squad on deck, adapting techniques to meet the needs of varying levels.
- Coordinated fundraising initiatives and secured pool time effectively.
- Collaborated with gyms and community centres to improve athlete performance and facilities.
Swim Coach
Trojan
Dublin, Ireland
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented innovative teaching and coaching methods to maintain student interest and encourage a love for swimming. Implement Head coach position by coaching all ages and all squads under my remit
- Maintained vigilant supervision during lessons and pool time to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
- Collaborated with fellow swimming instructors to share best practices and enhance overall teaching quality.
- Adapted teaching style to meet the needs of students with special requirements, creating an inclusive environment.
- Documented student achievements and provided constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement.
- Organised and led group activities to promote team spirit and improve social skills among students.
- Addressed special needs of individuals to reduce swimming phobia and maintain safety and wellbeing.
- Observed and identified actions of students to provide correction and improvement.
- Performed different levels of swimming training to meet beginner and advance needs of students.
- Build athlete confidence through motivation and encouragement strategies.
- Conducted warm-up and stretching exercises to prepare students for training. Instruct gym and pilates class and nutrition advice to kids up to ages 18 yyrs
- Designed programme and lessons to follow teaching structure, providing positive reinforcement.
gym owner
deborah carr
dublin, Ireland
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisted team members in reaching target outcomes.
- Handled complaints with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ensured clean and safe work environments to reduce accident risks.
- Interacted with customers to understand needs and provide quality service.
- Supported training and mentoring of employees to enhance team performance.
- Facilitated training sessions and incorporated group activities inspired by performance athletes.
- Managed financial and accounts tasks efficiently.
Military Officer
defence forces ireland
Dublin , Ireland
05.1994 - 06.2015
- Led investigations as a military police officer, overseeing crime scene management and evidence collection.
- Managed suicide prevention initiatives, offering support and training to personnel.
- Directed traffic control measures during high-traffic events to maintain order and safety.
- overseas deployment with nato
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Training
University of Limerick
Limerick01-2000
Skills
High-performance Swim Coach and former military Physical Training Instructor with over 25 years of experience in athlete development A Level 2 Triathlon, Nutrition and Swim Coach with a unique background in the Irish Defence Forces as a physical training instructor and Military Police, bringing unparalleled discipline, programme design expertise, and motivational skills Currently serving as a Performance Coach at Trojan Swim Squad Dublin, with a proven track record of developing age-group swimmers and multi-sport athletes Holds Irish Water Safety qualifications as a swim teacher dating back to 1995, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to aquatics
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and interests
- basketball, running, swimming, open water swimming, triathlon and Golf.
- learning new skills and consistant uptake of course.
Timeline
Head coach Swimming
Stingrays swim club
04.2026 - Current
Swim Coach
Trojan
02.2022 - Current
gym owner
deborah carr
05.2015 - 05.2018
Military Officer
defence forces ireland
05.1994 - 06.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Training
University of Limerick