Holly Rasanow
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with expertise in emergency response and water safety. Skilled in designing personalized lesson plans and assessing swimmer progress while fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. Experienced in enforcing safety regulations and enhancing protocols through team collaboration. Committed to educating guests on safety practices and vigilant in identifying hazards to prevent accidents.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Lifeworks of Southwest General
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Executed emergency rescues, ensuring swift response to critical situations and prioritizing patron safety.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and administered first aid.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons, proactively identifying potential hazards and ensuring a safe swimming environment.
- Enforced pool rules and ensured guest compliance.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Educated guests on water safety practices and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve safety protocols.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted in organizing community events at the pool area.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Added chemicals and monitored chemical levels when things set off.
- Examined recreational equipment for signs of damage and potential safety risks.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
Swim Instructor
Self-Employed
Strongsville, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
- Instructed students in water safety and proper swimming techniques.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Designed personalized swim lesson plans for individual skill levels.
- Organized group swim classes and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Developed engaging drills to enhance swimming skills and endurance.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Evaluated swimmer progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Communicated student progress and goals to parents to foster engagement and support.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and swimmers to enhance retention of swim lesson clientele.
- Motivated students to build confidence in and out of the water by creating enjoyable swimming experiences.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
Lifeguard
Meadowood Association
Strongsville, Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergencies and administered first aid.
- Performed emergency rescues during critical situations.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Enforced pool rules and ensured guest compliance.
- Educated guests on water safety practices and guidelines.
- Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for staff.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to improve safety protocols.
- Patrolled pool area to identify patrons in need of assistance and provided immediate care.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Assisted in organizing community events at the pool area.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Monitored pool area for safety and adherence to regulations.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2029
Skills
- Emergency response
- First aid certification
- CPR and AED training
- Water safety education
- Risk assessment
- Incident reporting
- Chemical testing
- Pool maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Customer service
Certification
- Lifeguard and CPR certified
Timeline
Lifeguard
Lifeworks of Southwest General
04.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Meadowood Association
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
The Ohio State University