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Elaina Torta

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
03.2024 - Current

Possess a thorough understanding of the content of the course to be able to teach material, the ability to properly demonstrate and remediate all skills, and how to most effectively deliver the course.

Assistant Aquatic Supervisor

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
12.2023 - Current
  • Conduct attraction team morning meetings with supervisors and serve as an instructor at lifeguard in-service training*
  • Ensure attractions is properly staffed, employees rotate appropriately, and employees at attractions adhere to Child Labor Laws and receive break*
  • Properly fill put all documentation and paperwork
  • Maintain a clean work area, including sanitizing and sweeping attraction queue, pool decks/walkways, station/platform, and ride vehicles*
  • Complete employee training at the attraction(s) as necessary, provide supervision and support to attractions team, and coach employees when needed*
  • Adhere to attraction standard operating procedures, operate/lifeguard attraction in a safe and efficient manner, and enforce attraction safety guidelines*
  • Maintain attraction documentation including opening inspection reports, training checklists, and capacity sheets*
  • Calmly and professionally resolve situations at attractions, including anticipating, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies, and assisting guests, team members, supervisors, and Maintenance where needed*
  • Maintain lifeguard and first aid skills at “test ready” level at all times*
  • Monitor attraction equipment and supplies*
  • Initiate positive guest interactions by maintaining a thorough working knowledge of Hersheypark guest programs including the Attraction Accessibility and Fast Track programs*
  • Assist guests in enrolling in the Hersheypark Attraction Accessibility Program
  • Must be supportive of the needs of the Attractions Department and perform Ride Operator duties as assigned when water attractions are not operating*
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Lead Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Conduct attraction team morning meetings with peers and supervisors and serve as an instructor at lifeguard in-service training*
  • Communicate with supervisor(s) regarding staffing needs and ensure attractions is properly staffed, employees rotate appropriately, and employees at attractions adhere to Child Labor Laws and receive break*
  • Maintain a clean work area, including sanitizing and sweeping attraction queue, pool decks/walkways, station/platform, and ride vehicles*
  • Complete employee training at the attraction(s) as necessary, provide supervision and support to attractions team, and coach employees when needed*
  • Adhere to attraction standard operating procedures, operate/lifeguard attraction in a safe and efficient manner, and enforce attraction safety guidelines*
  • Maintain attraction documentation including opening inspection reports, training checklists, and capacity sheets*
  • Calmly and professionally resolve situations at attractions, including anticipating, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies, and assisting guests, team members, supervisors, and Maintenance where needed*
  • Maintain lifeguard and first aid skills at “test ready” level at all times*
  • Monitor attraction equipment and supplies*
  • Initiate positive guest interactions by maintaining a thorough working knowledge of Hersheypark guest programs including the Attraction Accessibility and Fast Track programs*
  • Assist guests in enrolling in the Hersheypark Attraction Accessibility Program
  • Must be supportive of the needs of the Attractions Department and perform Ride Operator duties as assigned when water attractions are not operating*
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Dark Nights House Lead

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintain safety by addressing safety concerns and enforcing rules in attraction queues, haunted houses, and scare zones*
  • Ensure efficient and consistent guest movement throughout haunted houses. Assist guests who may become frightened or disoriented while inside the attraction by directing them to the closest exit*
  • Assist in maintaining the overall safety of all guests, co-workers, and performers within the attraction*
  • Assists supervisors, fellow attendants, and guests with standard operational procedures, including providing direction during emergency situations*
  • Provide excellent customer service to the guests of Hersheypark® by greeting guests and answering questions related to the attraction*
  • Keep a safe and clean work area
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Lifeguard

Hershey Lodge
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Anticipating, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies
  • Monitoring equipment and supplies
  • Maintaining work area and surrounding environment

• Maintaining lifeguard and first aid skills at a "test-ready" level at all times*

• Participating in daily lifeguard in-service training*

• Providing excellent customer service to the guests by greeting guests and answering questions related to the attraction*

• Adhere to attraction standard operating procedures, operate attractions in a safe and efficient manner, and enforce attraction safety guidelines*

• Directing and assisting guests to and from ride areas*

• Perform other duties as assigned

Special Facilities Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Overseeing and enforcing The Boardwalk at Hersheypark attraction rules and safety regulations*
  • Anticipating, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies*
  • Monitoring equipment and supplies
  • Maintaining work area and surrounding environment
  • Maintaining lifeguard and first aid skills at a “test-ready” level at all times*
  • Participating in daily lifeguard in-service training*
  • Providing excellent customer service to the guests of Hersheypark by greeting guests and answering questions related to the attraction*
  • Adhere to attraction standard operating procedures, operate attractions in a safe and efficient manner, and enforce attraction safety guidelines*
  • Directing and assisting guests to and from ride areas*
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Shallow Water Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
02.2019 - 04.2021

Shallow Water Lifeguards ensure the safety of our guests at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark while providing courteous, friendly, and professional assistance.

  • Overseeing and enforcing The Boardwalk at Hersheypark attraction rules and safety regulations*
  • Anticipating, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies*
  • Monitoring equipment and supplies
  • Maintaining work area and surrounding environment
  • Maintaining lifeguard and first aid skills at a “test-ready” level at all times*
  • Participating in daily lifeguard in-service training*
  • Providing excellent customer service to the guests of Hersheypark by greeting guests and answering questions related to the attraction*
  • Adhere to attraction standard operating procedures, operate attractions in a safe and efficient manner, and enforce attraction safety guidelines*
  • Directing and assisting guests to and from ride areas*
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Penn State Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Bishop McDevitt High School
Harrisburg, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Public Safety Awareness
  • Water rescue techniques
  • First Aid Expertise
  • AED Operation
  • Rescue Equipment Operation
  • Lifeguard training
  • Instructional Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Aquatic Supervisor

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
12.2023 - Current

Dark Nights House Lead

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
08.2023 - 11.2023

Lead Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
12.2021 - 12.2023

Lifeguard

Hershey Lodge
09.2021 - 04.2022

Special Facilities Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
04.2021 - 12.2021

Shallow Water Lifeguard

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
02.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Penn State Harrisburg

High School Diploma -

Bishop McDevitt High School
Elaina Torta