Isabelle Downey
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Head Lifeguard at Philipps Swim Club, adept in emergency response and team management. Excelled in enhancing swimmer safety and optimizing operational efficiency, evidenced by winning MVP staff member of 2023 and therefore earning Head Lifeguard position of the 2024 season. Skilled in CPR/AED, I spearheaded a successful swim lesson program, demonstrating exceptional leadership and critical thinking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Director of swim lesson program for the 2024 pool season
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Optimized facility usage by coordinating scheduling for swim lessons, special events, and lifeguard rotations.
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
- Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Won MVP staff member of 2023 pool season
Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Achieved "Rookie of the Year" during 2022 Pool season.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seton High School
Cincinnati05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Team management
- Emergency response
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Workforce scheduling
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Girl Scout Member from K-8th grade; earning Marian award
- Aubrey Rose Scholarship Winner of 8th grade class
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2024 - 09.2024
Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2023 - 09.2023
Lifeguard
Philipps Swim Club
05.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Seton High School
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