Coach - Scott Nipps

Scott Nipps is excited to have joined the MAC coaching team. He was previously the Head Swim Coach and Assistant Aquatics Director with the Hagerstown YMCA Gators. Scott has managed and led instruction at many aquatic facilities in Washington and Frederick counties. Scott has continued to gain knowledge through attending Eastern States Swim Clinic and Camp Counselor with United Swimming Clinics, working with John Trembley and Pete Williams.

Scott began swimming at Northwood Swim Club at the age of six. He continued to swim summer league and winter seasons with the Waynesboro YMCA through high school. Scott studied engineering at Kettering University and currently works for the Washington County Department of Water Quality. Scott also enjoys water sports including scuba diving, jet skiing and long walks on the beach.

Experience: 2002-2006 Hagerstown YMCA Hagerstown, MD as Assistant Aquatics Director/Swim Team Coach

· Recruit/Hire/Schedule lifeguards and instructors for two pools.

· Taught adult/youth swim lessons and arthritis classes.

· Service two computer controlled pools and related facilities.

· Coach/train 65+ member swim team.

· Maintained computer systems and score board for timing, meet and team management.

2004-2005 Habitat for Humanity Washington County Hagerstown, MD as Assistant Construction Manager

· Coordinated material acquisition and volunteer labor for construction effort.

· Insured site availability for inspector access and compliance with code requirements.

· Solicited discounted or donated items and labor from local and national sources.

· Completed work for grinder pump “pressure sewer” system through research, collaboration, and labor.

2001-2005 L. Beard Memorial Swimming Pool Williamsport, MD as Manager /Supervisor

· Transformed unrecognized swim lessons into Red Cross recognized, WSI taught program instructing over 400 youth and adults each summer.

· Lead routine and emergency maintenance of pumps, filters, and chemical feed systems at primary pool and others in Washington and Fredrick counties as traveling pool operator for Century Pools Inc.

· Demonstrated proactive approach when managing facilities for safety and mechanical items and imparting that idea/approach to fellow managers and staff.