Sport Scientist, Perth WA, Open to Sponsorship

Diogo
Bigotte
Chorão

MSc in Sport Science with a thesis in Biomechanics and Motor Skills in Surf. Over a decade across aquatics, fitness, and outdoor sports in Portugal and Australia.

Diogo Bigotte Chorão
Perth, Western Australia
10+
Years in
the Industry
2
Countries
Worked
MSc
Sport Science
University of Porto
Surf
Biomechanics
MSc Thesis
SW
Fitness Software
Designer

Built for the
water and the floor

MSc in Sport Science with a thesis in Biomechanics and Motor Skills in Surf. Over a decade working across aquatics and fitness in Portugal and Australia, from instructor to Duty Manager. I know these facilities from the inside.

Currently working across multiple facilities in Perth as Aqua Instructor, Gym Instructor, and Lifeguard, delivering classes to everyone from seniors in rehabilitation to high-performance athletes.

I also founded Shark and Cow, an independent apparel brand, because I build things, not just run them.

Portugal, 2013–2019
Head Coach, Surf Coach
University of Porto, MSc completed 2018
Darwin, NT, 2024–2025
Duty Manager, Aqua Instructor
YMCA Parap Swimming Pool
Perth, WA, 2025–Present
Aqua Instructor, Gym Instructor, Lifeguard
Aqualife Victoria Park, HPC Claremont, Next Gen
AQUA FITNESS
GYM INSTRUCTOR
DUTY MANAGER
SURF SCIENCE

See me work

Licences and certifications

Pool Lifeguard
Royal Life Saving, WA
Beach Lifeguard
Os Delfins, Portugal
Surf Coach Level 1
Federação Portuguesa de Surf
Adventure Sports Instructor
Portugal
First Aid
ABC First Aid
Open Water Diver
SSI Scuba Schools International
MSc Sport Science
University of Porto
Bachelor's, Sports
Maia University Institute

Ready to contribute

I'm actively seeking employer sponsorship to continue building my career in Australia. If you're looking for someone who shows up, leads, and genuinely cares about the facility and the people in it, let's talk.

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