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ANDREW PARRO

ANDREW PARRO

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Swimming Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Colorado Mesa University
09.2021 - Current

Facilitate recruitment process for men's and women's swimming, driving teams from top 20 finishes to an NCAA runner-up finish in 2025

Develop training plans and collaborate with coaching staff to implement on a daily basis

Manage all aspects of team admin and operations

Aquatic Director and Head Swim Coach

Saddle and Cycle Club
03.2018 - 09.2021
  • Coach the club's swim team
  • Recruit, hire, and manage staff of 30
  • Oversee all operation of pool facility to ensure safety and member experience

Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatic Director

Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw and managed all aspects of the IIT NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Program
  • Developed University's first ever NCAA DIII Championship participant
  • Coached team to a conference championship
  • Managed team operation budget
  • Oversaw and managed pool as Aquatic Director

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Developed four NISCA All-American Swimmers and one IHSA State Runner Up
  • Planned and implemented training and competition for all levels of both Boy's and Girl's Teams
  • Coordinated with school administrators and athletic director to properly budget team expenses, create team schedule, and track athletes' eligibility
  • Interviewed and hired assistant coaches

Founder and Head Coach

Six Point Aquatics
09.2012 - 03.2017
  • Developed and operated a coach-owned age group swim with six athletes in 2012 and grew to 80 members over five years
  • Developed and operated a Swim School that supported and fed into the team

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science: Sport Performance Training

Concordia University Chicago

Bachelor's of Art - Liberal Studies

Arizona State University

Bachelor's of Science Candidate - Kinesiology and Exercise Science

University of Illinois At Chicago

Skills

  • ASCA Level III Coach
  • SURGE Strength Dryland Certified
  • NSPF Certified Pool Operator
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • QuickBooks Proficiency
  • Team Unify Proficiency
  • Hy-Tek Team and Meet Manager Proficiency
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor & CPR

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Liberal Arts Conference Coach of the Year
  • 2017 IHSA Sectional Coach of the Year
  • IHSA Swimming and Diving Advisory Board Member
  • Chicago Public Schools Swimming and Diving Coaches Committee Member
  • USA Swimming Central Zone Diversity and Inclusion Volunteer Coach
  • USA Swimming Western Zone Diversity and Inclusion Camp Volunteer Coach
  • CSCAA DII Dual Meet Poll Committee Member
  • CSCAA 2023 Coach Academy Graduate

Timeline

Assistant Swimming Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Colorado Mesa University
09.2021 - Current

Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatic Director

Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2018 - 03.2020

Aquatic Director and Head Swim Coach

Saddle and Cycle Club
03.2018 - 09.2021

Founder and Head Coach

Six Point Aquatics
09.2012 - 03.2017

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
01.2009 - 01.2018

Bachelor's of Art - Liberal Studies

Arizona State University

Master of Science - Exercise Science: Sport Performance Training

Concordia University Chicago

Bachelor's of Science Candidate - Kinesiology and Exercise Science

University of Illinois At Chicago
ANDREW PARRO