NOTRE DAME PREP ANNOUNCES NEW VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING COACH – A Catholic and Marist School | Notre Dame Prep

Educator and embellished swimmer brings expertise and Catholic faculty custom to the Irish program.

Notre Dame Preparatory School has named Jon-Thomas Bujold as its new varsity boys swimming head coach, efficient instantly.

Bujold brings in depth aggressive swimming, teaching and schooling expertise to the Fighting Irish. A four-year varsity swimmer at University of Detroit Jesuit High School, he went on to swim at Wayne State University, the place he was a member of 4 consecutive GLIAC championship groups from 2010-14.

His teaching expertise consists of work with Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, the place he helped lead the group to 6 meet championships and 7 regular-season titles, and Pointe Aquatics, the place he developed coaching applications for NCSA, Zone and Sectional qualifiers. Bujold is a totally licensed USA Swimming coach and holds present lifeguard and CPR credentials.

Bujold’s educational background features a grasp’s diploma in Educational Leadership and Policy from American University and a bachelor’s diploma in Special Education, Cognitive Impairment, from Wayne State University.

His skilled expertise in schooling consists of serving as a particular schooling trainer and, most lately, as a Special Education Teacher Consultant and Resource Room Teacher with Dearborn Heights School District. In that position, he leads district-wide initiatives associated to IDEA and Section 504 compliance and develops skilled improvement applications for district personnel. 

Previously, he labored as a Special Education Reporting Assistant for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, managing statewide regulatory updates and offering technical help associated to particular schooling compliance.

Bujold mentioned his background as an educator straight informs his strategy to teaching.

“On the pool deck, I view training through an educator’s lens,” he mentioned. “Individualizing adjustments and breaking down complex stroke mechanics so every swimmer can improve.”

“We’re excited to welcome Jon-Thomas to Notre Dame Prep,” mentioned Associate Athletic Director Aaron Crouse. “His experience as a high-level swimmer and successful coach, combined with his background as an educator, makes him a great fit for our boys swimming program and the student-athletes we serve.”

Bujold mentioned he’s trying ahead to bringing his expertise and values to the Fighting Irish.

“Having spent years in highly organized club programs, dominant college teams and historic Catholic school cultures, I believe I bring the right mix of technical skill and values-centered leadership to the Fighting Irish,” he mentioned.