Ron Jacks

Ron served as the PCS Director of Swimming and is among its original coaches. Holding NCCP Level IV and NCI Master Coach certifications, Ron's coaching prowess has been acknowledged by Swim BC, the BC Swim Coaches Association, the Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association, and Swim Canada.

His accolades include National Open Water Coach of the Year for three consecutive years, Paralympic Coach in the 2004 Athens Games, and Canadian Open Water Head Coach at the 2005 World Aquatic Championships and 2006 Pan Pacific Championships. His achievements also encompass National Domestic Excellence in Coaching Awards, Petro-Canada National Coaching Excellence Awards, and an International CSCTA Team Award. Ron has been named BC Coach of the Year multiple times for both SWAD/Para and the 16 & under age group. Notably, he has coached medalists in able-bodied, disabled, and open water swimming categories internationally.

​​​​​​​As one of Canada's top swimmers in the 1960s, Ron claimed numerous medals at National Championships and set several Canadian records. He trained at the Vancouver 'Y' swim club under Ted Simpson, and later at Indiana University under James "Doc" Counsilman. After competing in three Olympics and winning medals at the Commonwealth and Pan-Am Games, Ron was inducted into multiple Halls of Fame. Post-retirement in 1972, he transitioned to coaching, leading the Arbutus Swim Club and founding the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club.