Christina Protic
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility
Warrenton, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised lifeguard team during pool operations and ensured safety protocols.
- Collaborated with facility management on safety improvements and procedures.
- Supervised a team of lifeguards, providing guidance and instruction to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid, and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
- Conducted daily chemical tests on water quality and temperature to ensure safe swimming conditions.
Swim Coach
Tuckahoe Recreation Club
01.2024 - Current
- Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Instructed swim techniques and safety practices to enhance swimmer performance.
- Encouraged students to perform at personal best using positive reinforcement.
Head Lifeguard and Pool Operator
Tuckahoe Recreation Club
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool area and intervening when necessary.
- Supervised a team of lifeguards, providing guidance and instruction to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Wellness Advocate
DoTERRA Essential Oils
07.2014 - Current
- Conducted research on health and wellness topics to create content for educational materials.
- Provided resources and support to clients in areas of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and lifestyle modification.
- Educated clients on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits through individual consultations.
- Coordinated team-building events to foster camaraderie among staff members while promoting healthier living habits.
Swim Coach
Machine Aquatics
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance.
- Organized and monitored daily practice sessions.
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
- Provided feedback on race strategies to swimmers before events.
- Organized and led swim team practices, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Observed swimmers during practices to ensure safety and correct any errors in technique or form.
- Attended meetings with other coaches to discuss strategy and share best practices.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.
Pool Operator and Lifeguard
The Madeira School
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed daily chemical tests and monitored pool water to ensure safety standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pool area, including vacuuming, scrubbing, skimming and emptying baskets.
- Ensured all safety equipment was in working order and readily available for use when needed.
- Checked chlorine levels and adjusted as necessary to maintain a balanced environment.
- Assisted in setting up special events such as swim meets or aquatic classes.
- Monitored patrons for compliance with facility rules and regulations; enforced rules when necessary.
- Provide customer service by answering questions about the facility's services and programs.
Lifeguard
Lifetime
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
Lifeguard
Sport&Health
03.2011 - 08.2021
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
Swim Instructor
Tysons Sport&Health
03.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
Lifeguard
Sunset Pools
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Membership Consultant
Tysons Sport&Health
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted customers with membership inquiries and provided information about benefits, rates, and other details.
- Conducted tours of facility for new members.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints and resolved issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted with marketing campaigns targeted towards potential members in the community.
Swim Instructor
Spring Hill Recreation Center
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Swim Instructor
George Mason University
12.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- 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.
Lifeguard
Ida Lee Recreation Center
09.2004 - 02.2011
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Swim Instructor
Ida Lee Recreation Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
Education
Eastern States Swim Coaches Clinic - Swim Coaching
Training/Conference
King Of Prussia, PA09-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Acting
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VirginiaSome College (No Degree) - Theater Arts
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VAHigh School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Sterling, Virginia05-2005
Summer Camp Acting Workshop - Film Acting
New York Film Academy
Princeton, NJ08-2004
Skills
- Recruitment
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Physically Fit
- Individualized Coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Nutritional Advice
- Team building expertise
- Motivational leadership style
- Safety awareness
- Strokes and styles demonstration
- Swimming instruction
- Emergency Response
- Athlete safety
- Lifeguard training
- Swim coaching
- Emergency response
- Stroke development
- Private swim lessons
- Swim instruction
- Aerobic endurance building
Certification
Provisional Swim Coach (in good standing) under USA Swimming
Water Safety Instructor certification through American Red Cross
Lifeguard Instructor certification through America Red Cross
Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First Aid through American Red Cross
StarGuard Lifeguard certification through StarGuard Elite
Certified Pool Operator certification through Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Certified Pool Operator certification through MKT Aquatics
Timeline
Head Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility
11.2024 - Current
Swim Coach
Tuckahoe Recreation Club
01.2024 - Current
Swim Coach
Machine Aquatics
01.2024 - 10.2024
Head Lifeguard and Pool Operator
Tuckahoe Recreation Club
06.2023 - Current
Pool Operator and Lifeguard
The Madeira School
11.2021 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
Lifetime
08.2021 - 11.2022
Wellness Advocate
DoTERRA Essential Oils
07.2014 - Current
Lifeguard
Sunset Pools
01.2013 - 12.2014
Membership Consultant
Tysons Sport&Health
12.2012 - 01.2013
Lifeguard
Sport&Health
03.2011 - 08.2021
Swim Instructor
Tysons Sport&Health
03.2011 - 08.2015
Swim Instructor
Spring Hill Recreation Center
03.2011 - 07.2011
Swim Instructor
George Mason University
12.2010 - 02.2011
Swim Instructor
Ida Lee Recreation Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
Lifeguard
Ida Lee Recreation Center
09.2004 - 02.2011
Eastern States Swim Coaches Clinic - Swim Coaching
Training/Conference
Some College (No Degree) - Acting
Northern Virginia Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts
Lord Fairfax Community College
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Summer Camp Acting Workshop - Film Acting
New York Film Academy
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