James Richmond
Bellwood,IL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Head Lifeguard at the Park District of Forest Park, skilled in emergency response and team leadership. Successfully organized drills and trained staff in CPR, enhancing safety protocols. Passionate about aquatic safety, I fostered a positive environment for swimmers of all ages, ensuring compliance and promoting skill development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
Park district of forest park
Forest Park, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Organized periodic drills to test readiness levels for responding to emergencies.
- Assisted with swim lessons for all ages, including special needs participants.
- Provided emergency response for medical or other emergencies as needed.
- Instructed staff in proper use of safety equipment including CPR and AED certification training.
- Conducted daily chemical tests on water quality and temperature to ensure safe swimming conditions.
- Supervised a team of lifeguards, providing guidance and instruction to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with patrons regarding rules, regulations, and policies related to swimming activities.
- Reviewed accident reports from subordinate staff members to identify trends or potential issues at the aquatic facility.
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool area and intervening when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of shift rotations amongst lifeguard staff members to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pool deck, locker rooms, and other areas associated with the aquatic facility.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in aquatic facility operations.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as first aid kits, rescue tubes, backboards.
- Attended monthly meetings with management team members to discuss goals for upcoming season.
- Inspected facilities regularly for any hazards that could be detrimental to swimmers' safety.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
Elmhurst, Illinois
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton West
Berwyn, IL05-2025
Skills
- Emergency response
- Aquatic safety
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem assessment
- First and CPR instruction
- Facility maintenance
- Lifeguard training
- CPR
- Safety training
- Physical fitness
- First aid administration
- Water rescue techniques
- Swimming proficiency
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Lifeguard procedures
- Trained in CPR
Certification
- CPR and AED certified
Affiliations
- I have played baseball for 15 years and have had the opportunity to play college baseball
- Swam competivlety for 2 years at the varsity level.
- Taught swim lessons and Baseball lessons
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
- All-conference baseball
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
Park district of forest park
05.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
12.2021 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton West
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