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Ethan, Hao-Chun CHANG

Shanghai, China

Summary

Experienced and certified ASCA Level 5 swim coach with over a decade of leadership in aquatic programming, competitive coaching, and curriculum design. Founder of Seahorse Swim, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing swim teams, designing K–12 aquatic curricula, and driving successful collaborations with international schools. Adept at stakeholder communication, team leadership, and fostering a culture of safety, inclusivity, and excellence in aquatic education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director & Head Swim Coach (Outsourced)

YCIS Puxi
01.2024 - Current
  • Design and oversee school aquatic programming, including PE swim units, Sunday learn-to-swim, adult lessons, and competitive training for over 200 students weekly.
  • Lead a team of 6 instructors; supervise training quality and ensure curriculum consistency and safety protocols.
  • Coordinate inter-school meet participation (SSL, ACAMIS, hosted events), managing logistics and parent communication.

Key Achievements:

  • Led swim team to Top 9 overall at ACAMIS 2025 and 3rd place (11–12 boys) at SSL Round 3.
  • Coached swimmers to 20+ medals and 300+ school records from 2024–2025.
  • Achieved YCIS’s best SSL ranking (11th) in school history.
  • Developed a comprehensive 7-level swim curriculum.

Founder & Director of Aquatics

Seahorse Swim
09.2018 - Current
  • Designed and implemented full-scale swim programs (ages 4–18), including LTS, water safety, and competitive squads.
  • Directed budgeting, payroll, safety compliance, scheduling, and venue partnerships across multiple locations.
  • Developed instructor training programs and provided ongoing mentorship.

Key Achievements:

  • Transitioned 10+ LTS swimmers into school competitive teams.
  • Established operations in premium venues (Hilton, Radisson) and built long-term school partnerships.
  • Led business development, pricing strategy, and marketing, doubling enrollment via outreach and community engagement.

Swimming Coach

French School
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Delivered PE swim classes and coached afterschool LTS and competitive squads (ages 4–18) across two campuses.
  • Integrated water polo into the after-school program and supported event management (CAPN, Triathlon, SSL).
  • Maintained parent communication through newsletters, events, and swim reports.

Key Achievements:

  • Led team of 100+ swimmers to 2nd place (15+ Girls) and 3rd place overall at CAPN Asia-Pacific Championship.
  • Organized holiday swim camps and integrated French national aquatic safety standards into curriculum.

Head Swim Teacher

Hong Qiao International School
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Spearheaded PE swim curriculum for 400 students (K–G5); increased co-curricular enrollment by 100%.
  • Managed team of 4 lifeguards/instructors and ensured safety compliance.
  • Organized holiday camps, swim meets, and school-wide aquatic events in collaboration with leadership.

Swim Instructor Trainer

Dr. Ma Swim
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Led national training for instructors across 500+ franchise locations.
  • Developed a 9 level swim curriculum and specialized program for ages 0–8.
  • Conducted 20+ training outreach sessions and increased lesson renewal by 25% in 6 months.

Education

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

UIBE Business School
Beijing, China
2018

Diploma - Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Peking University
Beijing, China
2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan
07.2012

Study Aboard - Psychology

Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
07.2012

Skills

  • Aquatics Program Management
  • Swim Coaching and Athlete Development
  • Curriculum Design (PE & After-School Programs)
  • Team Leadership and Staff Training
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Parent Communication

Certification

  • Level 5 Swimming Coach (American Swimming Coach Association)
  • Swimming Strength and Conditioning Specialist (American Swimming Coach Association)
  • National Lifeguard (China Life Saving Association)
  • First aid, CPR & AED (First Aid China)

Accomplishments

  • Former Chinese Taipei National Swimmer.
  • Former record holder for the 200m backstroke at Taiwan Middle School.
  • Gold medalist in the Asian Age Group Swimming Championships (AASF).
  • Recipient of the University's Athletic Scholarship Fund.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
A1
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Program Director & Head Swim Coach (Outsourced)

YCIS Puxi
01.2024 - Current

Swimming Coach

French School
02.2021 - 11.2023

Head Swim Teacher

Hong Qiao International School
04.2020 - 02.2021

Founder & Director of Aquatics

Seahorse Swim
09.2018 - Current

Swim Instructor Trainer

Dr. Ma Swim
02.2016 - 02.2018

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

UIBE Business School

Diploma - Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Peking University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

National Cheng Kung University

Study Aboard - Psychology

Tsinghua University
Ethan, Hao-Chun CHANG