Gretchen Karthauser
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Seasoned Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with a proven track record at Brown Deer Public Works, excelling in safety oversight and swim instruction. Demonstrated adaptability in emergencies, ensuring a 100% safety record. Skilled in CPR/AED, with a knack for fostering swimming proficiency across all ages through effective, positive coaching.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifegaurd
Brown Deer Public Works
Brown Deer, WI
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the water.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
Swim Instructor
Brown Deer Department of Public Works
Brown Deer, WI
09.2020 - Current
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Provided first aid when necessary due to minor injuries sustained during lessons.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brown Deer High School
Brown Deer, WI05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Design
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Safety oversight
- Pool cleaning
- Water monitoring
- Hazard removal
- CPR and AED training
- CPR certified
- Chemical level testing
- Lifeguard certification
- First aid
- Swim instruction
- Adaptability in emergencies
Timeline
Lifegaurd
Brown Deer Public Works
05.2021 - Current
Swim Instructor
Brown Deer Department of Public Works
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brown Deer High School
Some College (No Degree) - Design
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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