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Alexander Olalde
Louisa,VA
Summary
Dynamic aquatics professional with proven expertise at YMCA of Greater Richmond in program management and employee training. Skilled in water chemistry and hazardous materials handling, I excel in lifeguard oversight, class planning,and ensuring safety and quality service. Recognized for enhancing staff performance and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Associate Aquatics Director
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Preventive pool maintenance skills such as water chemistry testing and balancing, backwashing, cleaning main pump skimmer, and troubleshooting pool issues on controller
- Supervisory and administrative responsibilities in aquatic programming events such as safety around water (SAW), swim lessons, CPR classes, and private aquatic reservations
- Supervision of lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure quality service and safety
- Staff scheduling and payroll responsibilities
- Hiring and onboarding staff with on the job trainings for staff through monthly in-services
City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation
Lifeguard II
01.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Opening and closing responsibilities of aquatic facility coupled with cash handling skills
- Supervision of all aquatic staff in the absence of management with up to 9 lifeguards, 4 swim instructors, and 1 front desk member all at once.
- Creating staff rotations among lifeguards and scheduling amenities to open throughout the day in a aquatic facility
- The hiring and onboarding of part time staff and pool managers
- The daily maintenance of the facilities hygiene
Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces
Lifeguard I
05.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Water chemistry testing and balancing
- Performing lifesaving rescues for patrons in emergency situations
- Cleaning responsibilities and checking pool equipment to ensure a safe and clean facility
- Independent decision making withing facility rules
- Soft skills in relationship management and deescalation tactics
Education
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Dale, VA
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
01-2029
South Dade Senior High Homestead, FL
High School Diploma
06-2016
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Hazardous materials handling
- Employee training
- Lifeguard oversight
- Class planning
- Facility operations
- Program management
Certification
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
- Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen
- YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
Interests
Timeline
Associate Aquatics Director
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
09.2024 - Current
Lifeguard II
City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation
01.2024 - 09.2024
Lifeguard I
Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces
05.2023 - 11.2023
Germanna Community College
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
South Dade Senior High
High School Diploma
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