Podcast Episode – Shannon Townsend

Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.

In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and brings her love for swimming and yoga together to build programs that encourage and calm young swimmers, so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Shannon Townsend.

Shannon took the jump into teaching swimming when she was 13 years old helping the local club. She then continued this baptism of fire by taking on the role of swim teacher for the younger primary school levels at her local school pool where she built a team around her and developed her own swim school at 18 years of age.

Once graduating from school Shannon went on to study a Bachelor of Leisure Management and Applied Science in Movement and Business Management.

During her career Shannon has had many diverse roles including an Activities Manager at two health resorts. She continued to participate in aquatic sports and shared her love for swimming with others.

In 2010 she opened her own businesses called Sionna Lifestyle which is focused around facilitating team building workshops, team planning workshops and adding a spark of fun and enthusiasm to group work. Shannon also presents Swim Australia courses and Yoga.

At the same time Shannon took on the role as Glennie Aquatics and Clive Berghofer Sports Centre Manager at Glennie School in Toowoomba.

Shannon calls herself the Chief Excitement Office and has built her career around water, relaxation, adventure, and people.

Fun and music are also in store when you spend time with Shannon. Her Ukulele is never far from her side, and we enjoy watching her strum a good tune around water safety at the conferences she attends.

Through today’s episode Shannon shares some insights into his work as well as her thoughts on swimming in Australia and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Shannon’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.

If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

Check out our website aquaticmentors.com.au for our Season 1 Ebook.

So, let’s jump in and find out more about Shannon’s journey in swimming.

Shannon Townsend’s Contact Information:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-townsend-539819142/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/

Facebook - Aquatic Mentors

Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics

Ebook: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/