Lifeguard
Ellis And Associates
Las Vegas, NV
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress
- Ensure full regulatory compliance for all staff members and swimmers and led safety training to enhance overall awareness and skills
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations
- Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool
- Maintained rescue equipment in peak condition by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs
- Brought in emergency personnel and offered continuous care until arrival of authorities
- Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures; offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting all pool patrons with courtesy and resolving any issues promptly and with positive attitude
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety
- Warned patrons of unsafe or hazardous weather conditions and suggested alternative activities during closures
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, including storms and rip currents
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges
- Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services, resulting in numerous positive outcomes
- Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene
