1. Andrew J. Baer
Kennesaw, GA ● swimbaer@comcast.net ● (C) 770.337.3792
Highlydynamicindividualwithover30 yearsexperience asa Head Coachand Coordinatorinswimming,
swimlessons,pool management.Establishedproducerattoplevelsof the industry locally,state-wide,
regionallyandnationally. Exceptional communication,marketing,fund-raisingandorganizationalskills
increatingthissuccess. Vastrange of experience indevelopingbudgets,marketingandpersonnel
recruitment.
Professional Strengths
Communication Skills Personnel Management Strategic Business Planning
Facility Management Marketing Recruiting
Professional Experience
SWEETWATER POOL MANAGEMENT Atlanta, GA 2015
Supervisor-NorthDivision
 Overseeingthe managementandpersonnel of 10 sights(20 pools)
 CertifiedPoolOperator
 Supervisedstaff of 60+ employees
 Providedtechnical supportandoversaw distribution chainof products
 Workedcloselywithmanagementinimplementingcompanypolicies
STINGRAYSSWIMMING Atlanta, GA 1993 - 2014
Head Coach - WestPool – Kennesaw,GA
 Consistentlymaintainedandcoachedover150 swimmers
 ProducedState,Regional andNational level swimmerseachyear
 Developed andstayedwithinbudget100%
 Developedandimplementedmarketingstrategiesforprogram
 HeadedupSwimLessonProgram(Producedinexcessof a50% profitmargin)
 Managed staff of 5 Assistance coachesand7+ swimlessoninstructors
 WorkedcloselywithHeadCoachandBusinessManagerto implementteam’svisionandcore
values

2. Head Coach
 HeadCoach 1981-1995 (12 seasons) WI& GA SummerPrograms
 AssistantCoach1984-1987 (6 seasons) 5 State Championships,MadisonWestHighSchool
Education
Universityof Wisconsin-Madison,BA MassCommunications(1990) EmphasisinBroadcasting,Minor
emphasis-History
HONORS & AWARDS
 SchaeferScholarshipRecipient (1981)
 GeorgiaAge Group Coach of the Year (2002)
 GeorgiaSwimmingBoardof Directors (2001 – 2003)
 Chairof GeorgiaSwimmingCoachesCommittee(2001 – 2003)
 AssistantCoach – GeorgiaAll Star Zone Team ( 1998)
 HeadCoach GeorgiaAll Star Zone Team (1999)
 Coach of National SelectCampatOlympicTrainingCenter,ColoradoSprings(2005)
References
Bryan Burwick,Vice President,StingraysSwimmingBoardof Directors
Tracy Anderson,CEOSweetwaterPools
KathrynRobertson,CoachStingraysSwimming