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I am Jade van Wageningen, I currently reside in Stellenbosch South Africa. I studied Sports Science and Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch, which I enjoyed as I have a passion for sport and connecting with peoples needs. I have also journeyed in my design gift through opportunities at my current work place as well as with people I have networked with. I am an individual who embraces learning and growing as well as new challenges and environments. The sport of swimming has shaped me and many things in my life. When I competed, the sport moulded me to become a goal setter as well as someone with the understanding of sacrifice and the hard work needed to achieve something worth while. It also taught me to be patient with the process, to see that paying attention to the details brings forth fruit. As I ended my competitive swimming years, I entered into coaching the sport. This has brought me a new perspective towards mentorship, listening and understanding as well as a business development. I started coaching at a fairly new swimming club, which exposed me to learning how to build a company to see it succeed. As a coach, you interact with many different kinds of people from different backgrounds, this has shown me how to be dynamic in my approach towards people and how to communicate effectively. Swimming has shaped part of who I am, I have learnt things that I know only the sport could teach me in the way that it did. Through my academic and personal experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of how design and creativity are not just about aesthetics, but about connecting with people on a deeper level. The ability to tell stories through design, to build meaningful narratives around brands, is something I am passionate about. It’s not simply about creating something that visually draws you in, but it’s about creating an experience that resonates with people—something that speaks to their emotions, values, and needs. Through my faith, I have also had the opportunity to develop as a person and as a leader in my church. Whilst continually committing to seminars and courses that our church offers, I have seen myself grow a sa person each year. Being a leader in our church has taught me how to navigate different personalities, how to manage my time well, how to connect with people from different backgrounds as well as it has sharpened my leadership skills. I am more confident and enriched from being in the church, but also in leadership roles. As I take the next step in my professional journey, I am eager to bring my passion for storytelling and my commitment to intentional, people-centred design to an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. I am confident that my ability to connect with others and my desire to create meaningful, impactful designs would make me a valuable addition to any team. Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences can contribute to your team and the projects you are working on.

I have been involved in swimming and aquatics for most of my life, both as an athlete and a coach. I grew up competing in the pool and eventually continued my career at the collegiate level, where I swam for Ripon College. My background as a student-athlete taught me discipline, teamwork, and leadership—qualities that have shaped the coach and educator I am today. Alongside my competitive experience, I've spent years coaching and working with swimmers of all ages and skill levels. I have coached multiple teams and programs, from young beginners to high-school athletes, and I love helping swimmers develop confidence, technique, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport. I also have extensive experience working with kids as a teacher, babysitter, and mentor, which has strengthened my ability to connect with athletes and support them both in and out of the water. Swimming has always been a major part of my life, and I’m passionate about continuing to grow within the sport while giving back to the swimming community. My goal is to create a positive, safe, and motivating environment where swimmers feel supported, challenged, and excited to reach their full potential.

Certified Total Immersion Swimming Instructor with 5+ years coaching all levels to master efficient technique, build water confidence, and boost endurance. Brings discipline, precision, and high-pressure performance from 13+ years in professional kitchens and military service. Passionate about personalized, results-driven aquatic instruction.

Driven swim coach, excels at complex problem solving, working with others, in depth stroke evaluation, personal growth/successful season planning. Consistently draws out others’ best through application of innovative coaching techniques and first, hand experience. Passionate and insatiable hunger to improve and grow.