Syafiqah M Shirhan
Singapore
Summary
Experienced swim teacher specializing in aquatic instruction and child development. Proficient in teaching foundational and advanced swim techniques to diverse age groups. Skilled in creating a safe and engaging learning environment through effective communication and patience, ensuring individualized attention and progress for every student.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Teacher/ Juniors Age-group Swim Coach
Nexus International School
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver swim instruction and age-group coaching in a diverse international school environment. Teach water safety, stroke technique, and confidence-building skills to students of all ages and abilities.
- Coach the school’s Junior swim squad (ages 12 and under), conducting structured training sessions five times a week with a focus on technique, skill progression, and overall fitness. Develop and manage seasonal training plans, including goal setting, skill tracking, and individualized support. Help swimmers achieve personal bests and medal placements at local and international competitions. Coordinate and coach during overseas swim camps and meets, fostering a positive, team-centered environment.
Swimming coach/Lifeguard
Canadian International School
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Experienced in coaching swimmers from Learn to Swim through to pre-competitive levels within an international school environment. Effectively leads PE swim classes and extracurricular training, ensuring all students—regardless of skill or confidence—receive personalized, skill-appropriate instruction. Committed to developing strong technique, water confidence, and a lifelong interest in swimming across a diverse student population.
- Handles all administrative matters in both squad group and PE classes (Primary & Secondary). Planning and organising swim meets, carnivals. Updating each swimmer/student information to ensure more efficiency in retrieving data when needed. Record keeping for attendance from manual to computer-based. Creating season plans and workouts for the squad group
Swimming coach/Lifeguard
WaterJOY (Keppel Club)
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided structured swim lessons to children and beginners, emphasizing water safety, confidence, and fundamental techniques such as floating, breathing, kicking, and basic strokes. Adapted instruction to meet individual learning needs and monitored progress to ensure steady development. Fostered a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment, while maintaining open communication with parents regarding swimmer progress and advancement readiness.
Education
Republic Polytechnic - Health Management and Promotion
Republic Polytechnic
01.2019
Institute of Technical Education - Sports Management
Institute of Technical Education
01.2016
Skills
- Skilled in digital tools and technologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- TeamUnify management
- Hy-Tek Meet Manager proficiency
- Performance coaching (12 and under)
- Knowledge of pool safety protocols
- Experienced in teaching diverse swimming styles
- Facilitating swim meet readiness
- Self-motivate, confident, energetic, and enthusiastic individual
- Adept at facilitating learning for all age ranges
- Ability to handle conflicts and emergency professionally
Certification
- Austswim License Teacher
- Lifesaving 1, 2, 3
- Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- First Aider
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Languages
English
Malay
Timeline
Swim Teacher/ Juniors Age-group Swim Coach
Nexus International School
08.2023 - Current
Swimming coach/Lifeguard
Canadian International School
03.2018 - 01.2022
Swimming coach/Lifeguard
WaterJOY (Keppel Club)
01.2013 - 01.2019
Institute of Technical Education - Sports Management
Institute of Technical Education
Republic Polytechnic - Health Management and Promotion
Republic Polytechnic
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