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Brian Nelson

@briannelson1

Site Director and coach with leadership, operations, and budgeting strengths—transitioning into client-focused financial services.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking to bring my leadership, relationship-building, and budgeting strengths into a client-focused financial services role—where communication, accountability, and measurable progress matter to help clients and teams succeed.

I’m a leadership professional transitioning into financial services, bringing a competitive athlete and coach mindset to build strong relationships, lead teams, and help programs grow. I’ve coached and mentored athletes toward major milestones while managing day-to-day operations in fast-paced, relationship-driven environments.

As a Site Director, I oversee up to 150 athletes across 6 groups, lead and develop 8 part-time staff, and manage roster numbers, labor costs, and program expenditures for sustainable growth. I’m bringing my strengths in recruiting, retention, training, goal setting, and clear communication into a client-focused role in financial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Site Director - YOTA Swim

Current

YMCA of the Triangle Area

Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)

Directed the largest YOTA site program, overseeing up to 150 athletes across 6 groups and improving attendance to meet an 85% participation standard. Led and mentored 8 part-time staff while managing rosters and labor/program expenditures for sustainable growth.

Program Operations Staff Management Athlete Development Recruiting Budgeting Scheduling

Current

Head Coach - Swim Team

Current

Chesapeake High School

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Led the high school swim program for up to 35 athletes per season, designing seasonal training plans and COVID-adapted programming to keep athletes progressing. Supervised 3 assistant coaches and guided the team to 11 school records while increasing county, regional, and state qualifiers.

Swim Coaching Team Management Staff Supervision Athlete Eligibility & Compliance Performance Tracking Communication

Assistant Head Coach (Senior)

Naval Academy Aquatic Club

Feb 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Supported leadership of the club’s top senior group, creating a high-accountability environment for up to 34 athletes and overseeing sprint-group development with multiple Junior National and U.S. Open qualifiers. Tracked daily attendance to help athletes meet the 85% participation standard and helped coach the team to 35 club records over 2 years.

Coaching Athlete Performance Planning Competitive Meet Support Team Leadership Goal Setting Mentorship Training Program Design Compliance Support

Teacher - FACS/PE/Health

Marley Middle School

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Taught FACS, PE, and Health to grades 6–8, creating lesson plans on food, nutrition, money, and physical education. Established consistent classroom and lab routines to improve behavior, transition management, and effective use of time.

Lesson planning FACS Education Physical Education Health Education Classroom Management Student Support Behavior Management

Head Coach - Swim Team

Chesterfield Swim Team

May 2017 - Jul 2021 (4 years 2 months)

Directed training and competition operations for 180 swimmers ages 4–18 across multiple ability levels. Built inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices that supported year-over-year growth and produced the league’s most improved times in 2019.

Youth Sports Coaching Program Development Operations Management Talent Development Scheduling Communication Performance Improvement