Aaron-Notah Smith
Kayenta,USA
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor committed to the safety and development of diverse students. Successfully manages groups of up to 30 participants, fostering a supportive environment that encourages achievement in aquatic skills and personal growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Kayenta Unified School District #27
Kayenta, Arizona
08.2012 - Current
- 13 years of lifeguard experience working with students of a variety of age levels in a school district.
- Opened & closed the KUSD pool facility.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Interacted with teachers, staff, & parents when situations would arise.
- Ensured safety of swimmers, using CPR, first aid & related medical equipment when necessary.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations and adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Performed custodial maintenance duties in the pool area, restrooms, locker rooms, office, & lobby.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School
Kayenta, AZ05.2005
Skills
- Operation Monitoring & Control
- Coordination
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Team collaboration
- Time Management
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Pool cleaning
- CPR and AED training
- Strong swimming skills
- Physical fitness
Certification
- American Red Cross Certificate of Completion
Timeline
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Kayenta Unified School District #27
08.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School