Shiva McIntosh
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lifeguard with a proven track record at YMCA Santa Monica, excelling in emergency response and swimming safety. Adept at conflict resolution and equipment maintenance, I effectively ensured a safe environment for patrons while enhancing their swimming experience through tailored instruction and vigilant monitoring. Committed to upholding the highest safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
YMCA Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palisades Charter Highschool
Pacific PalisadesSkills
- Customer service
- Lifeguard certification
- Equipment maintenance
- Swimming safety
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Crowd control
- Hazard detection
- Rule enforcement
- Program oversight
- Communication skills
- Emergency response
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Water safety monitoring
- First aid administration
- Analytical thinking
- Distressed person rescue
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Oceanography Understanding
- Safety training
- Heavy lifting
- Swimming instruction
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Safety procedures
- Lifesaving techniques
- Swim instruction
- Trained in CPR
- Weather condition monitoring
- Patrol techniques
- Group and individual instruction
Affiliations
- 4 time junior lifeguard
- 2 time Waterpolo state champion
Certification
- Certified Lifeguard
- CPR certified
Timeline
Lifeguard
YMCA Santa Monica
10.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Palisades Charter Highschool
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