History and Background
Jonathon Quinlan Swimming (JQS) is a world-class, boutique swimming coaching service that has been catering for a mass market of different ages and swimming abilities since 2005. Born in Hong Kong, Jonathon Quinlan began swimming at the Hong Kong Cricket Club under Pierre Steinberg and competed in numerous Club Swimming Galas during the early 90’s, with many gold medal achievements and records. As one of Hong Kong’s top age group swimmers he competed in numerous Asian Age, Open, National and Regional competitions and represented South China Athletic Association, coached by Olympian Johnny Li Khai Kham. In 1996 he represented Hong Kong in the Swimming World Cup in the 50m and 100m Freestyle events. In 1996 Jonathon attended St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, and trained under Olympic medalist Graeme Brewer in the Harlequins swim club. He competed in numerous State Age and Open meets and was a top ranked State Age Group and Open swimmer, competing against swimmers such as Ian Thorpe and Chris Fydler. In 1996-97, Jonathon represented St Joseph’s as Captain of the swimming team, remaining unbeaten in the 50m and 100m Freestyle for 2 years. Chosen as Vice Captain of the Greater Public Schools (GPS) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) competitions, Jonathon set records in the 50m Freestyle and the 4 x 50m Freestyle relay. He was awarded St Joseph’s Peter Palmer trophy for contribution to college swimming. Following a successful high school swimming career, Jonathon went on to win Sydney’s 1997 Ansett Invitational meet Men’s open 50m Freestyle in 23.93 seconds, ranking him in the world's top 120 swimmers. In 1998, Jonathon also swam in the Australian Nationals and represented Hong Kong in World Cup in Tasmania. In 2004, Jonathon began his professional swim coaching career with Vision Sports and Recreation HK Ltd, teaching private and group classes for students aged between 2yrs to 12yrs at Hong Kong luxury residence The Leighton Hill. He also began working as a part-time assistant swimming coach at South China Athletic Association working under Head Coach and ex Hong Kong Olympian Johnny Li Khai Kham. From 2004-2007, Jonathon was a swimming instructor for Multi-Sport HK Ltd, teaching at venues such as the Jewish Community Club and French International School, as well as luxury residence Pacific View. Class levels included mothers and babies, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beginner 3 levels and coaching of the Dolphins junior Squad. In 2005, Jonathon established his own private swimming coaching business, Jonathon Quinlan Swimming Ltd, catering for a variety of clientele, including:
mother and babies aged 15months+
toddlers 3yrs+
children aged 3-5yrs
children aged 5-10yrs
competitive age group swimmers
rehabilitation for sporting injuries
stroke technique classes
adult masters swimmers
swimming for weight-loss and general fitness
sprint training for elite competitive athletes
Students were taught in private venues throughout Hong Kong. In 2008, Jonathon was hired by the Ladies Recreation Club (LRC) as a Development Swimming Coach, together with Head Coach (and former Australian Olympic Coach) John Dempsey. Jonathon was responsible for coaching all levels and abilities of both Junior and Senior swimming squads. Among his successes were coaching numerous Hong Kong Age group swimmers, as well as Masters swimmers who had broken several Masters records in HKASA meets. In 2009 Jonathon was appointed as Head Swim Teacher of the LRC's Learn to Swim Program (LTSP). During this time, Jonathon successfully implemented his JQS LTSP for the club, an 8 level progressive structure catering from babies (4 months+) to Advance+ swimming abilities. The program commenced September 2009 and grew from 150 student to 400+ within a year, with an additional 40-50 students undertaking private lessons. Here, Jonathon was responsible for managing and developing 1 full-time staff member and four part-time teaching staff. The LTSP was one of the largest and most successful arms of the LRC and was widely acknowledged as one of the largest and most successful Learn-to-Swim Programs in Hong Kong. Jonathon Quinlan: Education and Swimming Qualifications:
New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Diploma in Hospitality Management TAFE
(Ryde Technical College, Sydney NSW)
International Fitness Association (IFA)
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Certificate
Asian Academy for Sporting Fitness Professionals (AASFP) Sports Foundation Certificate
AASFP Advanced Personal Trainer certification
American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 1
American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 2 Stroke School
Australian Swimming Coaches Teachers Association (ASCTA) Bronze Coaching License
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Pre-school Aquatics
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Competitive Strokes
Royal Life Saving Society Australia Resuscitation License
Jonathon Quinlan’s Professional Competitive Career Highlights:
1995 Hong Kong (HK) Open Nationals – Finalist Men’s Open 50m & 100m Freestyle
1995-96 HK Age Group competitions – ranked top 2 in 15-17yrs 50m & 100m freestyle
1996-98 World Cup – HK representative in 50m & 100m Freestyle (HK and Tasmania)
1997 Australia, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) State Age-Group – 50m Freestyle Bronze Medalist
1997 Australia, Sydney, NSW State Men’s Open – ranked top 10 in 50m Freestyle
1997 Vice Captain of Greater Public School's (GPS) Swim Team in Sydney, Australia
1997 NSW Combined Independent School's – record holder in 15-17yrs 50m Freestyle and 4 x 50m Freestyle relay
1997 Sydney Ansett Invitational Meet – Men’s Open 50m Freestyle gold medalist
1997 World ranking top 120 swimmers in Men’s Open 50m Freestyle
1998 Australian Nationals – Men’s Open 50m Freestyle
Currently, Jonathon Quinlan Swimming Ltd operates swimming programs for both children and adults at several high-end luxury Clubs and Residences around Hong Kong.
***Venues are limited to Residents / Members and their guests.
