EMT/FTO
John Patrick Douglas
Premier Ambulance
Westlake Village,CA
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Skilled in all aspects of Aquatic facility and recreational programming management. Strong background in College Athletic Department Operations. Extensive experience in Age Group, Senior Group and Masters level competitive swimming. EMT certification in the State of California, Lifeguard and CPR instructor (American Red Cross).
Work History
EMT/FTO
1 Year 10 Months- Provide emergency medical care and patient assessments in accordance with EMT scope of practice and protocols.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
- Ensure safe ambulance operations, patient handling, and transportation.
- Trained new EMTs in skills and protocols during training sessions.
- Monitor trainee progress and readiness for independent field operations.
- Demonstrate proper patient care, documentation, communication, and operational procedures.
- Fostered professionalism among team members through example, accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Age Group and Masters Swim Team Head Coach
12 Years 6 Months- Led City of Calabasas Age Group Swim Team for swimmers ages 7 to 17 and City of Calabasas Masters Swim Team for adults 18 and up.
- Planned yearly, monthly, and weekly schedules for competitive age group swimmers and adult members.
- Led youth sports practices for City of Calabasas recreation programs.
- Coordinated game-day lineups, drills, and team instructions.
- Supervised assistant coaches and volunteer staff during practice sessions.
Head Age Group Coach Calabasas
2 Years 2 Months- Led USA swimming club as Head site Coach for ages 6 to 20, fostering skill development and competitive readiness.
- Administered daily practices for 50 team members while overseeing two assistant coaches to ensure effective training and team cohesion.
- Ensure safety of all members and ensure responsible management of all risks.
- Instructed lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, and safety training for swim coaches, enhancing safety standards and preparedness within the coaching staff.
Senior Aquatics Director
1 Year 5 Months- Managed daily operations of a 50-meter indoor pool, a 20-yard indoor therapy pool, and a 25-yard outdoor pool.
- Directed aquatics operations for YMCA of the North Shore pool facilities.
- Supervised lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic staff scheduling.
- Enforced YMCA safety standards, emergency procedures, and facility protocols.
Aquatics Coordinator, Athletic Operations
8 Years 1 Month- Supervised approximately 60 lifeguard staff, 20 certified swim and water aerobics instructors, 5 part-time employees, and 1 full-time employee. Administered aquatics-related recreation programs, coordinated practice times, pool space, and event scheduling for NCAA varsity athletics swim, water polo, and diving teams. Administer the official Athletic Department Aquatics/Recreation Website. Oversee planning for regional and national events, including the coordination of security, maintenance, emergency planning, media, and facility issues. Processed payroll data accurately and timely for more than 70 employees, including exempt and nonexempt employees. Created training documentation and emergency safety procedures, including handouts, performance tests, and skill practices for facility Emergency Action Plans. Developed aquatics recreational activities, including Red Cross Learn To Swim classes, water aerobics, SCUBA, canoe training, Lifeguard Training, CPR, and AED trainings. Coordinated USA Swimming club age group, masters swimming, and diving teams.
- Coordinated Harvard Athletic Department pool schedules and daily aquatics operations.
- Supervised lifeguard coverage and enforced water safety procedures.
- Trained staff on emergency response and rescue protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
EMT program
Skills
Patient assessment
Emergency protocols
Ambulance operations
Patient transport
Electronic charting
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (State of CA)
- Lifeguard Training Instructor (Red Cross)
- CPR for the Professional rescuer Instructor (Red Cross)
- First Aid Instructor (Red Cross)
- Oxygen Administration Instructor (Red Cross)
- Automated External Defibrillator AED Instructor (Red Cross)
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Red Cross)
Timeline
EMT/FTO
Premier Ambulance
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Age Group and Masters Swim Team Head Coach
City of Calabasas
01.2012 - 07.2024Read More
Head Age Group Coach Calabasas
Royal Swim Team
10.2010 - 12.2012Read More
Senior Aquatics Director
YMCA of the North Shore
11.2006 - 04.2008Read More
Aquatics Coordinator, Athletic Operations
Harvard University Athletic Department
08.1998 - 09.2006Read More
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Arts
01.1995Read More
Moorpark College
EMT program
01.2024Read More