Kellen M.

Beckwith
1442 Londondale Parkway Unit 3-3 Newark, OH 43055 248.345.8033
beckwithk@denison.edu

Education:
Ohio University
Masters in Coaching Education
December 2015
Olivet College
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Concentration Secondary Education
Political Science Minor, Summa Cum Laude
May 2011

Professional Experience:
Assistant Mens and Womens Swimming Coach
Denison University, Granville, Ohio
July 2012 - Present
Responsible for coaching and developing approximately 90 collegiate level student-athletes. Helped to
develop the dry-land and weights training. Work daily with athletes on technique and training in the
water. Facilitate program development through the recruitment of prospective student athletes with daily
contact through emails, mailings, phone calls, and in person communications. Orchestrated recruitment
travel. Manage four office workers hours and assigned tasks for them to do. Plan, reserve, and manage
budget for the team training trip to Florida. Assisted in the hiring of two coaches through reviewing
applicants, assisting in phone interviews, calling references, and helping to organize on site schedules.
Helped coach both teams to three consecutive NCAC conference titles. Helped coach mens team to
three NCAA second place finishes and the womens to three NCAA top four finishes.
Associate Director & Head Counselor
Gregg Parinis Swim Academy, Granville, Ohio
June 2013, 2014, 2015
Ran an in-depth stroke, video analysis, and pool sessions. Helped to develop the camp from inception,
managed counselors, and arranged on site logistics.
Assistant Swim Coach
Pau Hana Swim Club, Granville, Ohio
Summer 2014 and 2015
Lead coach for a group of developmental swimmers between 10-15 years of age. Developed daily pool
and dry-land workouts.
Camp Counselor
Longhorn Swim Camp, Austin, Texas
June 2012 and 2013
Coached weekly groups of approximately 60 campers of varying swimming skills between 8-18 years
of age. Participated in camper instruction addressing proper techniques and training practices. Modeled
and facilitated daily strength and condition exercises with campers.
Camp Coach
Hartwick Swim Camp, Oneonta, New York
July 2012, July 2013
Instructed in-depth stroke mechanics, lead breakout sessions on nutrition, dry-land training, and race
strategy
Assistant Mens & Womens Swimming Coach
Hope College, Holland, Michigan
August 2011- May 2012
Head of recruitment for mens and womens varsity teams. In my first year recruited a class of 36 men
and women. Helped assist with meet management and the development and training of student-athletes.
Coached 5 All-American Honorable Mention swimmers and an Elite 89 recipient.

Skills and Certifications:

American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR-AED, and WSIT
USA Swimming Certified Swim Coach
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Indesign
Competent with Dartrfish motion analysis, Hy-Tek software, and Frontrush Athletic Software