Aquatic Manager, Swimming Coach, Swim Teacher
Resume:
Edward D. Borja
Flat *, Block A, 12/F, Hoi Tao Building, 7-11 Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Contact Numbers: +852-********
Email: **************@*****.***
Greetings! My name is Edward Borja. May i present a summary of my qualifications with succeeding documents presenting my formal Curriculum Vitae.
I am presently working as a professional swimming teacher, Junior development swimming coach for Harrywright International, Ltd, Hong Kong for seven years. I am also designated as an Aquatic Manager for one of the company’s major school sites. This employment involved teaching and managing all swimming learning levels from Infant Aquatics, Learn to Swim towards Squad training. Taught and managed after-school swimming activities such as basic learn-to-swim lessons, advanced swimming lessons, toddler and parent-assisted infant and preschool lessons. Experienced in competitive swimming tasks being assigned to coach the Junior, Senior and Elite Swimming Squads for the South China Athletic Association that represent the said organization in Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association’s Division 2, Division 1 and Age Group Championship competitions. Along with coaching, performed additional administration responsibilities such as attendance monitoring, recording and filing of meet and individual results and entering and registering swimmers in the said meets with the use of the Team Manager software. Experienced in handling and managing swimming competitions when home club is host. AUSTSWIM / ASCTA registered TCS and International Bronze License completed 2013 and International Silver License / Accreditation completed 2015 along with updated First Aid and CPR, Water Safety and AED certified by First Aid International, UK. Recently accomplished my Advance Coaching Certification from ASCTA and First Aid Certification from the National CPR Foundation, USA.
I was regularly assigned as a facilitator and Lead Coach for the development group in three HWI Competitive Swim camps (2015 with Australian Coach Doug Frost, 2017 and 2018 / 2019 with American Coach Todd Schmidt).
I was tasked to be a facilitator and resource speaker for two professional development clinics for the company’s teachers and coaches with the topics; Effective Approaches in teaching swimming and Child Psychology for Swim teachers. This is because I am considered as an all around teacher specialised for all levels of Infant aquatic teaching and management, very well trained and experienced in all the Learn to Swim and Development levels of Swimming Teaching, as well as extensively exposed and experienced on all levels of competitive swimming and training for all age groups either for local and international competitions.
I also took the roles of being Swimming Programme Manager and Senior Swimming Coach for the English School Foundation (ESF Schools). Headed the Health and Safety program for ESF Sports, headed the Sports Assistants Training Program, and was also one of the leads in Child Protection and Safety for ESF Schools.
Experienced in the training and handling swimming Teams for international competitions being a former national swimming coach and trainer. Head Coach for the Philippine National Team for the 1989 and 1991 Southeast Asian Games. Have been National Head Coach for the Philippine Swimming Team for the 1989, 1991 and 1993 ASEAN Age Group Swimming Championships. Have coached, managed and represented private swim clubs in national and international amateur swimming competitions since 1985. Head Coach for the National Capital Region for the Annual National Games for 16 years.
Authored, designed and handled the School Sports Swimming Development Program for Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines and have worked with various schools around Metro Manila and nearby provinces for Swimming Clinics that deals with Basic Learn to Swim, Advance and Competitive Swimming Instructional modules.
As an Educator, have taught Physical Education on all fields of sports and health education in the following educational institutions: 2007 – 2011 School of St. Anthony, Quezon City Philippines for (5) five years, 1999 – 2007 (8) eight years in the Ateneo De Manila University,Philippines, and 1987 – 1999 (12) twelve years in Marist School Middle School Marikina, Philippines.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Majoring in Management from the Philippine School of Business Administration. Have also acquired a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Also have a Master’s degree on Physical Education with minor in sports science from the University of the Philippines.
Have experience and background in Sporting Events Management, Sports Marketing, Strength Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Injury first aid and treatment with knowledge in sports taping. Experienced in Design and Implementation of Workout Camps, Athletic Financial Services and Sponsorships, Sports Legal and Compliance Systems, Athlete Counseling for Education and Careers, and Player Representation.
Trained and experienced in Life Saving and Water Safety and Rescue with Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid and updated CPR training with the Philippine National Red Cross Manila Chapter Year 2007 effective 2008 and 2009.
Swimming Coaching Licenses acquired initially through the American Swimming Coaches Association Level 2 and World Swimming Coaches Association Level 2.
Have been trained and exposed in public speaking and conducting group presentations and facilitated lectures on bank operation systems. Trained and experienced with an arm of the Human Resources Department with recruitment and training of new bank personnel prior to assigning hired employees to various positions in the bank. Have also been trained and have conducted training seminars and lectures for new bank personnel on customer service workshops, team-building seminars, operation-related functions such as marketing strategies, crisis public relations, business negotiations, bank services presentations and effective presentation skills (Training the Trainers). Have been trained and exposed with applicant screening and testing, and interpretation of results for employee recruitment. Have been trained with the Job Street on-line recruitment system. Have training and experience in account management for loan processes such as package presentation to clients on financial probabilities for loan applications and their corresponding terms and conditions, repackaging schemes for negotiated term payments. Have lectured on mortgage banking / housing loans to new account officers and account officer assistants. Trained and exposed in credit investigation of prospective loan clients. Proficient in using all Microsoft Office software programs, Meet and Team Manager programs for swimming team management.
If I would be considered for the position you are offering, my existing contract has a two-month notice period if ever I would resign and therefore provide my company ample time to find a suitable replacement for my position(s).
The succeeding pages contain my detailed CV for your further reference as to my background.
Job Experiences
Harrywright International, Ltd 2011 – 2019 and
February 1, 2021 to present
Aquatic Manager
Swimming Professional
Infant and preschool aquatics HWI
Swimming Teacher of all levels from non swimmers to advanced levels and pre-squad.
Lead Coach – Senior Swimming Squad – South China Athletic Assn.
In School Swimming Teacher – Canadian International School of Hong Kong.
Lead Silver Squad Coach for Australian International School of Hong Kong
Infant Aquatics Teacher - West Island School and Club Siena, Discovery Bay
Aquatic Manager for Discovery Bay International School, HK
ESF Schools, Hong Kong August 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Swimming Programme Manager
and Senior Swimming Coach
School of St. Anthony 2007 – 2011
Lagro, Quezon City
Physical Education Teacher – Secondary Level
Head Coach – School Varsity Swimming Team
Swimming Program Moderator and Head Instructor
Coach – Ultimate Frisbee Team
Instructor – Racket Sports, Ball Games, Core Conditioning and Strength Program for athletes.
Ateneo De Manila University, QC 1999 – 2007
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, QC
Swimming Program Director – University Athletics Office
Head Swimming Coach – Men and Women UAAP Swimming
Head Swimming Coach – High School Boys Swimming
Physical Education Instructor – Loyola Schools (College)
Miriam College 2007
Katipunan, Quezon City
Swimming Professional – part time Project Based Employee
Head Instructor – Summer Enrichment Program and Swim Clinic for Basic, Advance and Competitive swimming.
Marist Swimming Team – Marist School Mkna. 1987 – 1999
Marist School, Champagnat Ave. Marikina Hts, Marikina City
PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR – Secondary Level
Head Swimming Coach - Varsity Swimming Team
Quezon City Waves Swimming Team 1997 –2008
Amoranto Sports Complex, Roces Avenue, QC
Head Swimming Coach
Laguna hammerheads Swimming Club 2008
Villa Segovia Estates, Balibago, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
Head Swimming Coach
Asiaphil Manufacturing Industries, Inc. 2007 – 2008
Pres. Quirino Ave. Extension, Paco Manila
Recruitment Officer / Human Resource Department
RCBC Savings Bank, Inc 1999 – 2001
Alfaro St. Head Office, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Loans Officer – SME and Mortgage Banking
Capitol Bank, Inc. 1997 – 1999
Pacific Place Bldg. Head Office, Pasig City / Makati Training Center
Training Officer / Facilitator / Marketing Officer
Celebrity Killer Whales Swimming Team 1988 – 1997
Capitol Hills, Old Balara, Quezon City
Head Swimming Coach
Program Director - Learn to Swim Program and Development Program
Rizal Provincial Swimming Team 1985 – 1987
Head Swimming Coach
Philippine School of Business Administration, QC 2002
Professor - Management Principles / Marketing Strategies
Educational Background
Post Graduate
Philippine School of Business Administration, QC 2002
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Graduated with Honours
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC 2000
BS - Physical Education
Masters in Physical Education
New Era University QC 2000
Bs - Secondary Level Education
Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong City 1999
Industrial Drafting
Undergraduate
Philippine School of Business Administration, QC 1999
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Management
Maryknoll College Foundation Inc. QC 1990
AB – Business Administration
High School
Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong, MM 1984
Elementary
La Salle Greenhills, San Juan, MM 1980
Seminars and Trainings Attended
Seminar Location Date
Licenses:
Advance Coach Accreditation Hong Kong August 5 2020
Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association
ASCTA ID 30716
Coach ID: SAC200805EB1
Teacher ID: i14942
Silver License Brisbane, Australia May 2015
Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association Accreditation
ASCTA membership number 0528
Teacher of Toddlers and Babies Hong Kong March 2016
Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA)
ASCTA membership number 30716
Bronze License Hong Kong March 2014
Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association Accreditation
ASCTA membership number 30716
Teacher of Competitive Strokes Hong Kong May 2012
AUSTSWIM Swimming conference License number 127042
Hong Kong Accredited Competitive Swim Coach from 2013
Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association
HK membership number CPD02052
Event Management Melbourne, Australia Nov.25-Dec. 2, 2005
(Comprehensive and practical tools to deliver successful events)
Management Essentials Melbourne, Australia Nov.25-Dec. 1, 2005
(Strategic Planning, governance strategies, negotiation, business writing, management of staff performance career advancement.)
Aquatic Facility Maintenance Melbourne, Australia Nov.22-23, 2005
(Pool Quality monitoring, Operation of aquatic facility plant and equipment, pool water maintenance, procedures in maintenance, mastery of occupational health and safety procedures based on the Public and Environment Health Act and Regulations)
Distance Swim Training/Butterfly Strength Program. A ‘One-on-one’ talk with Australian Swim Coach Ian Pope along with Aussie swim greats Micheal Klim Dec. 2 – 9, 2005
(Conducted by Australian National Coach Ian Pope at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center, Albert Park, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.)
Management, Banking and Finance Training
Training the Trainers Workshop Capitol Bank
Effective Presentation Skills Carnegie Hall
On-Line Recruitment and Ad Design Jobstreet.com
In-depth Marketing Skills Capitol Bank
Customer Service Workshop Capitol Bank
Account Management in Mortgage Banking RCBC Savings
Money Lending for SME’s RCBC Savings
Team Building Workshop Capitol Bank
Training in Bank Systems and Operations Capitol Bank
Corporate Mortgage Banking
- Vazbuilt Building Systems Yuchengco Grp.
FIRST AID AND WATER SAFETY / AED TRAINING AND LICENSING
FIRST AID ID D16CC75 National CPR Foundation, USA August 4, 2020
FIRST AID/ CPR AND AED First Aid International, UK March 2019
FIRST AID/CPR AND AED First Aid International, UK May 2018
Basic First Aid PNRC Manila Chapter Jan – Feb 2007
Basic Life Support PNRC Manila Chapter Jan – Feb 2007
Water Safety
and Life Saving PNRC Manila Chapter Jan – Feb 2007
Water Rescue PNRC Manila Chapter Jan – Feb 2007
C P R PNRC Manila Chapter Jan – Feb 2007
Other Swimming Coaching / Training Credentials
Seminar Venue
Current Training Trends for Kinetic Performance University of the Phil.
Diliman Quezon City
Foundations of Coaching (WSCA 1/ ASCA 1) Manila
American Swimming Coaches Association and USA Swimming
And The Philippine Amateur Swimming Association
Stroke School Course (WSCA 2 / ASCA 2) Manila
American Swimming Coaches Association and USA Swimming and the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association
Competitive Swimming Stroke Clinic – Coaching modules for national coaches of the Commonwealth Games 2005, Melbourne, Australia
*A personalized clinic with Australian National Coach Ian Pope and staff.
- Studied and used the DART program in stroke analysis.
- Experienced hands on training of Grant Hackett on distance freestyle and strength training with Michael Klim for butterfly purposes.
Basic Life Support and Early Response 2007 Manila
Water Rescue 2007
Water Safety and Life Saving 2007
CPR 2007
Basic First Aid 2007
Licensing thru the Philippine National Red Cross – Manila Chapter
Competitive Swim Camp lead coach - Harrywright International - Hong Kong
Worked with Australian National coach Doug Frost 2017
Worked with American National Coach Todd Shmidt 2018 and 2019.
Coaching and Training Workshop with Manila
East Germany Coach Lothar Matthes for
Philippine Team preparation to the 1991 SEA Games
Coaching and Training Workshop QC
With Shanghai Head Coach Cheng Zhi for
Celebrity Killer Whales Swimming Team
Exercise Physiology and Treating Sports Related Injuries
Exercise Metabolism, Sports Nutrition, Strength Training
Sports Program Design for individuals and teams Quezon City
Conducted by Philippine Sports Commission accredited Sports Therapist Jim Saret – Phil. Sports Exercise Physiology Association
Sports Psychology Seminar Manila
Athletic Motivation and Performance Visualization 2 seminars;
1st is by ADMU Sports Psychologist Marissa Advent
2nd conducted by De La Salle University Taft Sports Psychology
Department
PRE-HONG KONG Swimming Coach Credentials (1984 – present)
Head Coach – National Capital Region Swimming Teams for 2008 Palawan and 2007 Koronadal Palarong Pambansa.
National Head Coach – Philippine Swimming Team to the 2005 Pacific School Games, Melbourne, Australia
Swimming Program Director – Ateneo De Manila University
Head Coach – Ateneo De Manila University UAAP Men and Women
Head Coach – UAAP 2005 Champions Juniors Swimming Team Eaglets
Head Coach – Laguna Hammerheads Swimming Team
Head Coach – Quezon City Waves Swimming Team
National Swimming Coach - 1991 SEA Games, Manila
National Swimming Coach - 1989 ASEAN Age Group Swimming Championships, Selangor Malaysia.
Head Coach - Quezon City Team for the Batang Pinoy Games (2000)
Head coach - NCR Teams to the Palarong Pambansa (1993 (Isabela), 1994 (Cebu), 1995 (Pangasinan), 1996 (Gen. San))
Head Coach – School of St. Anthony Swim Team, Lagro, QC
Head Coach - Marist School, Marikina Swimming Team
Head Coach - Celebrity Sports Plaza Killer Whales, QC
Head Coach - Rizal Provincial Swimming Team, Marikina
Character References
Todd Schmitz, Head Coach/CEO
Colorado Stars, Denver, USA
High Performance and Senior Groups Coach
2012 USA Olympic Team Assistant coach
Telephone No. 1-720-***-****
email: *********@***.***
Arthur Chan, Head Coach
Singapore Swimming Club, Singapore
Telephone No. +658*******
email: *******@*********.***.**
Rod Malig, Head Swimming Coach
Yokohama Country Athletic Club, Yaguchi-dai, Nakaku, Yokohama, Japan
Telephone Number 070******** / Mobile: 080********
email: *.*****@****.**
Wilfred Arzaga, Founder and Head Coach
Crest Swimming (Crescent Town Swim Club), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone number: 1-416-***-****
email: *******.******@*********.**
Syaizalah CZ, Head Coach USPTN Swimming Club, Majis Sukan Negara Malaysia
Kolam Renang S2, Kimpleks Sukan Tan Sri Dr Mohd Said, Seremban 2, Malaysia
Telephone Number: 082*********
Lia Macoritto, Faculty Representative – Early Years Teachers and Educational Assistants
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
************@*****.***.**
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