Kayla Williams

As a swim instructor, I was tasked with teaching swimming techniques and water safety to children with limited to no experience in the water. Tailored instruction to meet the individual needs of each child, based on their comfort and skill level. It's often up to me to assess the child upon introduction to determine the best lesson plan for the child's comfort level and skill level.

As a Lifeguard, I monitored the pool area and locker rooms to identify safety issues and respond to emergencies. Often during breaks, I would carry out chores and pool maintenance alongside customer service. Often times, people at the pool would come to me to ask questions about rules pr location of facilities and it was my responsibility to remain knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of the pool to properly communicate that to others around me. As a lifeguard, I would also work alongside my coworkers rather closely to maintain a functioning team to ensure a safer pool for everyone.

I was tasked to care for numerous children (ages ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old) as their parents dropped them off for a maximum of 2 hours at a time to go and workout in the YMCA gym. I worked alongside a team of about 5-6 people during a shift. These shifts would require us to feed babies as required, change diapers, solve conflicts between children, console them upon drop off, alongside other miscellaneous tasks.