AINSLEY POWELL
Frisco
Summary
Dedicated Head Lifeguard at Frisco Athletic Center, skilled in leadership, staff supervision, and emergency response. Experienced in enhancing team performance through effective training and problem solving, while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patrons. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, adaptability in high-pressure situations, and strong customer service, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and excellence. Raised in Frisco, with a lifelong connection to Frisco Parks and Recreation, bringing both professional expertise and personal investment to its continued success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
Frisco Athletic Center
Frisco
08.2024 - Current
- Leads, trains, provides assistance, and assigns tasks to lifeguards
- Conducts in-service training to enhance both technical and interpersonal skills for lifeguards
- Evaluates lifeguard performance through observations and provides constructive feedback
- Performs audits on lifeguards to ensure that everyone is up to standards
- Certifies incoming employees aged 16 and older with StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard
- Switches current employees from American Red Cross to StarGuard ELITE certifications
- Facilitates the certification and recertification of lifeguards in CPR, First Aid, and lifeguarding
- Coordinates and leads a 2-week long Aquatic Safety Camp, supervising and certifying participants aged 13 to 16 in First Aid, CPR, and AED with American Red Cross
- Assists with the supervision of aquatic facility operations, programs, and maintenance in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Aquatic Management Team
- Provides emergency response for medical or other emergencies, as needed
- Administers immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons
- Enforces pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe recreational environment
- Assists or rescues swimmers who need help
- Executes hourly and bi-hourly chemical assessments with accuracy
- Manages the inventory of supplies used in aquatic facility operations
- Opens and closes the aquatics section of the facility when assigned
- Ensures accurate tracking of attendance and customer support
- Sends end-of-shift reports summarizing important details of shifts worked to higher aquatics and facility management
- Effectively communicates with, and reports to, Aquatics Coordinators and Supervisors
- Performs general cleaning of the facility and pool area before, during, and after pool hours
- Contributes to pool maintenance procedures
Lifeguard
Frisco Athletic Center
Frisco
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times
- Monitored multiple pools and attractions, an additional baby pool, lockers, and bathrooms to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment
- Provided a safe environment for a large number of members to swim, while strictly enforcing pool rules, and offering top-notch customer service
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations
- Worked well while remaining calm under pressure in a high-stakes environment
- Remained focused in highly active environments
- Utilized effective communication skills
- Listened and observed intensely, adapting to changes quickly
- Performed job observation for the head guard position while following a written protocol for future advancement
Education
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Collin College
08.2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Working under pressure
- Reliability
Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, r.24
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certificate, r.21
• StarGuard ELITE Instructor
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certificate, r.21
• StarGuard ELITE Instructor
Special Events Experience
Proactively signed up to work city-sponsored events beyond regular scheduling, contributing to community programs and large-scale operations.
- City of Frisco - Daddy Daughter Dance | 3 Years
- City of Frisco - High Tops & High Heels Mother Son Dance | 3 Years
- City of Frisco - Paws in The Pool | 3 Years
- City of Frisco - Scuba with Santa | 2 Years
- City of Frisco - Frosty's Float
- City of Frisco - Haunted Heritage
- City of Frisco - Merry Main Street
Accomplishments
- Selected for Play It Forward, a six-month mentorship program by the City of Frisco, for those looking to advance their career.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
Frisco Athletic Center
08.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Frisco Athletic Center
03.2022 - 08.2024
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Collin College