Experienced professional skilled at observing swim patrons in pool while upholding safety protocols. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and instruction abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
YMCA
Salinas, CA
10.2019 - Current
Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
Swim Instructor
YMCA
Salinas, CA
10.2019 - Current
Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
After School Student Caretaker
YMCA
Salinas, CA
01.2022 - 06.2023
Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
Encouraged positive behavior among students through positive reinforcement techniques.
Collaborated with other staff members to create a safe environment for the students' physical and emotional well-being.
Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments or arts and crafts sessions.
Recorded details on student arrival and departure times and methods, releasing young students only to known parents or caretakers.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
05-2024
High School Diploma -
Salinas High School
Salinas, CA
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
Skills
Swim Instruction
First Aid
Safety oversight
Emergency Response
Program Management
CPR/AED certified
Heimlich certified
Timeline
After School Student Caretaker
YMCA
01.2022 - 06.2023
Lifeguard
YMCA
10.2019 - Current
Swim Instructor
YMCA
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Hartnell College
High School Diploma -
Salinas High School
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies