Passionate about
- Team Sports
- Psychology
- Science
- Learning
- Technology
- Current World Issues
- Personal Development
- Leadership
Alex Volden
Pella
Summary
Dedicated Lifeguard with a proven track record at City of Cedar Rapids, excelling in safety oversight and emergency response. Demonstrated ability to enhance swimmer safety and satisfaction, adept in water monitoring and providing swim instruction. Skilled in CPR and first aid, significantly improved pool safety protocols, ensuring a secure and enjoyable environment for all patrons. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Ask me about an emergency situation I experienced and how I maintained professionalism
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
City of Cedar Rapids
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, or other emergency events.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Gave private lessons to students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Central College
Pella, IA05-2028
Skills
- Safety oversight
- Pool cleaning
- Hazard removal
- Water monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Threat assessment
- General maintenance
- Swim instruction
- Physical fitness
- First aid
- Emergency response
- CPR certified
Interests
Timeline
Lifeguard
City of Cedar Rapids
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Central College
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