Jacky Hernandez
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Swim Instructor and Certified Lifeguard with proven expertise at Nipomo High School, excelling in competitive swim instruction and water safety. Adept at adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles, fostering student confidence, and ensuring safety through effective emergency procedures. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills enhance student engagement and performance.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Nipomo High School
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Education
No Degree -
Central Coast New Tech High School
Nipomo, CASkills
- Water safety monitoring
- Water rescue
- Competitive swim instruction
- Class instruction
- Water safety
- Stroke demonstration
- First aid and CPR
- Issue resolution
- Skills assessment
- Student and class monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Lifeguard & water safety training
- Equipment inspection
- Stroke techniques
- Adaptability and dependability
- Strong leadership
- Lifesaving
- Safety training
- Creative thinking
- Swimming lessons
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Water safety instruction
- Swimming and water safety
- Safety rules enforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Swimming technique instruction
- Swim instruction
- Pool safety
- Swim stroke techniques
- Certified lifeguard
Accomplishments
- Successfully led swim training classes for participants of various ages.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- AED certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Nipomo High School
06.2025 - 08.2025
No Degree -
Central Coast New Tech High School