Ashton Belzer
Mercer Island,WA
Summary
Responsible and dependable college student with a flexible schedule. Excels at working in fast-paced environments and collaborating with teammates. Currently seeking a summer job.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Stroum Jewish Community Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
Waterfront Camp Counselor | Lifeguard
Camp Sealth
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructed children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels in a variety of watersports.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures: canoeing, swimming, supervising campers on the waterfront, leading touch tanks activities, etc.
- Monitored safety of campers and staff in and around waterfront and responded to hazard events.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Led groups of teenagers on an overnight kayaking trip.
- Instructed teenagers in water safety techniques such as preforming t-rescues.
Lifeguard
Camp Sealth
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored safety of campers in and around the waterfront.
- Assessed the water-safety competence of staff.
- Assessed the swim and water-safety competence of campers and led structured skills instruction courses.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at waterfront and other areas of the camp.
- Ongoing maintenance of touch tanks.
Camp Co-Counselor | Photography and Media Lead
Camp Sealth
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for safety and wellbeing of overnight campers of various ages, and acted as a role model in all areas of camp life, including respect, cleanliness, chores, rules, and sportsmanship.
- Organized and led small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, and opening and closing ceremonies.
- Documented daily activities of campers via photo and video media, uploaded content to camp website for parental access.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton, MO05.2021
Skills
- Youth Leadership & Mentoring
- Creativity & Problem Solving
- Listening & Understanding
- Communication & Conflict Management
- Proficiency in Productivity Software
- Multitasking & Prioritization
Reference
Rebeca Andrade, Supervisor
rebeca.eae@gmail.com, +1(360)316-1459
Timeline
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Stroum Jewish Community Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
Waterfront Camp Counselor | Lifeguard
Camp Sealth
06.2022 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
Camp Sealth
06.2021 - 08.2021
Camp Co-Counselor | Photography and Media Lead
Camp Sealth
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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