Aaron Strain
Swim Instructor
Prosper,TX
Summary
Dynamic swim instructor with experience at Prosper Independent School District, skilled in competitive swim instruction and water safety monitoring. Successfully mentored new instructors and enhanced student progress through tailored lesson plans. Proven ability to build relationships and maintain a safe, clean environment while effectively communicating with children and parents. Careful about monitoring students to prevent injuries and other emergency situations. Knowledgeable about related equipment and teaching techniques. Certified in First Aid, CPR and water rescue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Swim Instructor
Prosper Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Sales Associate
Calloways Nursery
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prosper High School
Prosper, TX05-2024
Skills
- Competitive swim instruction
- Water safety monitoring
- Water rescue
- Curriculum implementation
- Working with children
- Working on a team
- Relationship building
- Safety training
- First aid and CPR
- Rule enforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Ensuring a clean work environment
Accomplishments
- Gained recognition as a private swim instructor from numerous referrals
- Successfully improved the skill level of children from zero water skills to swim team
Certification
- Water safety instructor certificate
- American Red Cross lifeguarding certificate
Nominated for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Secured a spot in the top 20% of students at Collin College during freshman year, as a result of achieving a GPA of 3.4 or above.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Prosper Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Calloways Nursery
05.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Prosper High School
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