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David Richards

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in safety compliance and team leadership at American Pool Maryland. Proven track record in training lifeguards and executing emergency rescues, ensuring a secure environment for patrons. Adept in first aid and CPR, demonstrating dependability and trustworthiness in high-pressure situations. Committed to fostering collaborative teamwork and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor/Lifeguard

American Pool Maryland
, MD
08.2015 - Current
  • Monitored daily pool activities and lifeguard performance.
  • Reviewed supplies inventory regularly and reordered when stock ran low.
  • Planned and ordered new equipment and supplies prior to peak season.
  • Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
  • Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of issues.
  • Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
  • Followed safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
  • Trained and certified swimmers to become lifeguards.
  • Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
  • Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for life saving measures.

Chief Lifeguard Examiner

Royal Life Saving Society
Kingston, Jamaica
09.1996 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for lifeguard training and certification.
  • Qualified lifeguards' competency and qualifications.
  • Ensuring administrative compliance.

Conducted regular equipment checks and maintained the cleanliness of facilities.

  • Enforced pool rules to ensure a safe environment for all patrons.
  • Educated trainees on water safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Responded promptly to incidents, administering first aid as needed.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
  • Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.

Warrant Officer Class 2

Jamaica Defense Force
Kingston, Jamaica
10.1982 - 03.2015
  • Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
  • Planned and delivered safety training for team members.
  • Educated recruits in drill and ceremony, physical fitness and basic rifle marksmanship.
  • Prepared and planned for coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
  • Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
  • Company Sergeant Major responsible for discipline and deportment of 126 men and women.
  • Advised officer in command on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
  • Monitored equipment during stimulations and live-fire exercise to detect operator errors of system malfunctions.
  • Oversaw gathering of intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Education

License number: 11901942/ 11901937

Ellis And Associates Lifegaurd Instructor
11-2024

Certificate - First Aid, CPR And AED Program

American Pool
Columbia, MD, USA
12.2020

Certificate - Watermanship Instructor

Combat Support BaĴalion
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2013

Certificate - Emergency Management (WDM/Terrorism Awareness Emg)

Emergency Management Institute
Online
05.2013

Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Health

University of Technology
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2011

Certificate - Regimental Sergeant Major

Jamaica Defense Force
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2008

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High School
Kingston, Jamaica
06.1974

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Dependability and trustworthiness
  • First aid and CPR
  • AED proficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Safety compliance
  • Firearms expertise
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician in Health, 06/2011
  • Certificate in First Aid, CPR And AED Program, 12/2020, American Pool, Columbia, MD
  • Certificate in Watermanship Instructor, 05/2013, Combat Support Battalion, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Certificate in Emergency Management (WDM/Terrorism Awareness Emg), 05/2013, Emergency Management Institute, Online
  • Certificate in Regimental Sergeant Major, 07/2008, Jamaica Defense Force, Kingston, Jamaica

Timeline

Supervisor/Lifeguard

American Pool Maryland
08.2015 - Current

Chief Lifeguard Examiner

Royal Life Saving Society
09.1996 - 06.2015

Warrant Officer Class 2

Jamaica Defense Force
10.1982 - 03.2015

License number: 11901942/ 11901937

Ellis And Associates Lifegaurd Instructor

Certificate - First Aid, CPR And AED Program

American Pool

Certificate - Watermanship Instructor

Combat Support BaĴalion

Certificate - Emergency Management (WDM/Terrorism Awareness Emg)

Emergency Management Institute

Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Health

University of Technology

Certificate - Regimental Sergeant Major

Jamaica Defense Force

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High School