Roydon Blades J.P
Bridgetown
Summary
I am a business professional prepared for this role, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic planning and operational management. Delivered impactful results through effective leadership and resource optimization. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes with adaptability and reliability. Skilled in team management, strategic growth, and customer relations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Sea Eagles Swim Academy
Barbados Aquatic Centre
05.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
SWIMMING COACH
Private Practice
Bridgetwon
03.2008 - Current
- Observed swimmers to find and correct faults and provide feedback on performance.
- Created and supervised daily workouts to refine swim techniques and devised lineups for competition.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Instructed swimmers in stroke and turn techniques to improve swim times.
- Mediated conflicts between swimmers to maintain positive atmosphere and preserve team morale.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance performance of swimmers.
- Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Taught five-program components for personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
HEAD COACH
Olympians Swim Club
Bridgetown, Christ Church
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Prepared swimmers for special competitions and tournaments.
- Mentored beginner swimmers to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 4 assistant coaches.
- Guided swimmer to championships, securing 1 award over 2-year period.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams at swim competitions.
SWIM COACH
Silver Fins Swim Club
Bridgetown, Barbados
02.2014 - 01.2018
- I started out in learn-to-swim teaching and demonstrating, then went on to doing learn to swim for adults
- Head competitive coach of club in 2016-2018
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Prepared swimmers for special competitions and tournaments.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Coached youth aged 6 to 18 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 3 events annually.
- Prepared equipment before each class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
- Taught five-program components for personal safety, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth.
- Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of swim students.
- Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
Education
Associate of Science - Sports Management
Barbados Community College
St. Michael12-2026
Certificate - Aquatic Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration Education
12.2020
Technician Graduate LCD Refurbishing Graduate - undefined
Cellular Repair School
Gilbert, Arizona05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
ST. Leonard's Boys Secondary School
Richmond Gap, St Michael06.2008
Certificate - Swimming
American Swimming Coaches Association
United States Of AmericaSkills
- Strategic business planning
- Leadership in team settings
- Project execution
- Building professional relationships
- Team development and engagement
- Market competitor assessment
- Performance coaching
- Small business management
- Strong attention to detail
- Persistent achiever
- Building professional connections
- Effective task management
Certification
[Basic First Aid and BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)] — [Certificate, American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.] Valid until 2023
Accomplishments
- Achieved a qualifying swimmer Saniya Minnis for the regional Goodwill Swim Meet 2022 by qualifying for both 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke with accuracy and efficiency. Qualifier for Carifta 2023.
- Trained a swimmer who was BASA most improved 10 under swimmer for the year 2019 through effectively working with swimmer Amara Kirton.
- Built a competitive program and achieved 3 medals regionally (Goodwill Games 2022)
- Achieved a qualifying swimmer Saniya Minnis for the regional Goodwill Swim Meet 2022 by qualifying for both 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke with accuracy and efficiency. Qualifier for Carifta 2023
- Trained a swimmer who was BASA most improved 10 under swimmer for the year 2019 through effectively working with swimmer Amara Kirton.
- Coached the Boys 8 under swimmers in the 4x100m freestyle relay and set the new record in 2024 at the Aquatic Centre International.
- Built a competitive program and achieved 3 medals regionally (Goodwill Games 2022)
- Appointed Justice of the Peace 2025.
Swim Coaching
- Achieved a qualifying swimmer Saniya Minnis for the regional Goodwill Swim Meet 2022 by qualifying for both 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke with accuracy and efficiency. Qualifier for Carifta 2023
- Trained a swimmer who was BASA most improved 10 under swimmer for the year 2019 through effectively working with swimmer Amara Kirton.
- Built a competitive program and achieved 3 medals regionally (Goodwill Games 2022)
Timeline
Owner
Sea Eagles Swim Academy
05.2020 - Current
HEAD COACH
Olympians Swim Club
10.2018 - 10.2021
SWIM COACH
Silver Fins Swim Club
02.2014 - 01.2018
SWIMMING COACH
Private Practice
03.2008 - Current
Certificate - Aquatic Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration Education
Technician Graduate LCD Refurbishing Graduate - undefined
Cellular Repair School
High School Diploma - undefined
ST. Leonard's Boys Secondary School
Associate of Science - Sports Management
Barbados Community College
Certificate - Swimming
American Swimming Coaches Association