Devin Adams
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Supervisor
Lifetime Fitness Center
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of aquatic programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Developed training programs for lifeguards and aquatic staff to enhance performance and service delivery.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize incidents and enhance patron safety during aquatic activities.
Recovery Coordinator
Life Time Fitness Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated recovery plans for clients, ensuring individualized support and resource allocation.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions based on feedback and outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers to enhance care delivery.
Lifeguard Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
04.2024 - Current
- Encouraged positive attitudes among swimmers by providing constructive criticism when necessary.
- Observed students during practice sessions to ensure they were following safety protocols properly.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lesson plans for lifeguarding courses based upon Starguard standards.
Lifeguard
Lifetime Athletic Club
09.2023 - Current
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Assisted with swim lessons for members of the facility.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Lifeguard
Wheeling Park District
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Highschool
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL04-2027
Skills
- Lifeguard training
- Physical Fitness
- Pool Maintenance
- Injury Prevention
- AED Operation
- Parent Communication
- First aid proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Special Needs Students
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Accident prevention
Certification
First Aid certification, Life Guard Instructor Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Aquatics Supervisor
Lifetime Fitness Center
09.2024 - Current
Recovery Coordinator
Life Time Fitness Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
04.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Lifetime Athletic Club
09.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Wheeling Park District
05.2021 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Highschool
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
William Rainey Harper College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Illinois Wesleyan University
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