Volleyball
Aylee Whitesides
Lifeguard/Manager
Concord,NC
Summary
Practical lifeguard of 10 years with well-honed supervisory and safety prevention abilities. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional skill in assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Years Post Graduation Experience
Work History
Lifeguard Manager/Lead Swim Instructor
Open Water Adventures INC.
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, including lightning and pool contaminations.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
- Met regulatory compliance for staff members and led safety training to enhance lifesaving skills.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students, including those with ADHD and ASD Spectrum conditions, teaching lifesaving techniques as floating and treading water.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Share tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Garnered valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
- Explained and demonstrated all competitive swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Lifeguard
UNCC - Recreational Services
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting all pool patrons with courtesy and resolving any issues promptly and with positive attitude.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Scrutinized deep end area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Lifeguard/Manager
The Exchange Pool
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2013 - 03.2017
- Handled chemicals such as chlorine and celite to maintain safety and cleanliness quality standards of pool water.
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather and low water temperature.
- Scrutinized diving well area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Inspected pool every hour and skimmed obstacles, including toys, trash and nature debris that could hinder line of sight.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Cooperated fully with Head Guards to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maintained rescue equipment in peak condition by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, including storms, wildlife (snakes, rats, spiders, bees), potential river overflow, parking lot flooding, power outages or downed trees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 08.2014 - 05.2019
Certification
CPR and AED
Skills
Public safety
Swim instruction
First Aid and CPR
Group and individual instruction
Supervision
Customer Service
Responsible
Interests
Strength Training
Cats
Puzzles
Timeline
CPR and AED
07-2020
First Aid
07-2020
Lifeguard Training
07-2020
Lifeguard Manager/Lead Swim Instructor
Open Water Adventures INC.
08.2019 - Current
Lifeguard
UNCC - Recreational Services
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
08.2014 - 05.2019
Lifeguard/Manager
The Exchange Pool
05.2013 - 03.2017