Karina Ramirez
Castaic,CA
Summary
Experienced Lifeguard and Swim Instructor skilled at observing swim patrons in pool while upholding safety protocols. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and instruction abilities. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Valencia Hills Homeowners Association
Valencia, CA
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Patrolled recreational areas before athletes, patrons, and general public arrived to identify potential safety hazards.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chair and from walking the pool deck.
Lifeguard, Swim Coach
Old Orchard 2 HOA
Newhall, CA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques, and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Patrolled recreational areas before athletes, patrons, and general public arrived to identify potential safety hazards.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop long-term goals for the program.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
- Encouraged students to perform at personal best using positive reinforcement.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
Education
Libertas Preparatory School
Santa Clarita, CA05-2024
Skills
- Emergency Response
- First Aid
- Safety Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Instruction, Training, & Mentoring Swimmers
- People Skills
Affiliations
- Participation in Club Swim for 5 years and High School Varsity Swim for one year
- Participation in High School Varsity Cross Country for one year
- Volunteer work as a musician and band leader in church youth group
- Volunteering with children and children with special needs
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
Accomplishments
- Earned the title Heritage League Champions for High School Varsity Cross Country
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Lifeguard Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard, Swim Coach
Old Orchard 2 HOA
05.2023 - 07.2023
Lifeguard
Valencia Hills Homeowners Association
05.2022 - 08.2023
Libertas Preparatory School