Kinsley Bush
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
College student majoring in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology on the Pre-Medicine track. Experience in leadership roles, community involvement, and volunteering around the Chippewa Valley and the City of Eau Claire. Strong skills in communication and teamwork built through academics and extracurriculars.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pool Specialist
City Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business at Fairfax Pool in Eau Claire.
- Job title includes managing lifeguards and cashiers, overseeing daily profit, and interacting with patrons.
- Work with other Parks and Recreation management to ensure consistency between groups and employees.
- Train new hires on safety and protocol at the facility.
- Inspected swimming areas regularly for water quality, equipment conditions and safety hazards.
Head Lifeguard
City Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee common behaviors at the pool that may need addressed, including staff attitude/morale, professional conduct, and common accidents/injuries and prevention. This also includes helping to lead inservice trainings.
- Monitor performance of fellow lifeguards on a weekly basis through observation and evaluations.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with pool patrons.
- Oversee nightly cleaning and general cleanliness of all areas of the facility.
- Provide emergency response for medical or other emergencies as needed.
Head Swim Instructor
City Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
06.2023 - Current
- Helped create and implement procedure regarding safety and behavior to ensure maximum preparation for an aquatic emergency. These safety protocols were implemented with both lifeguards and swim instructors I was overseeing.
- Developed and maintained lesson plans, modified as needed based on the individual needs of each student.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding their child's progress during assigned classes when asked for guidance or input on a child's progress.
- Conducted biweekly evaluations of staff to ensure safety procedures were being followed and classes were being taught effectively.
- Managed multiple tasks regarding registration and communication with patrons simultaneously while maintaining organized paperwork.
Lifeguard
City Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
Swim Instructor
City Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages and ability, including work with special needs individuals and their families.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
Lifeguard
YMCA Of The Chippewa Valley
Eau Claire, WI
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Took on opening shifts (starting at 4:45 am) to ensure pool availability for as many hours per day as possible
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Eau Claire, WI03-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Strong communication with both coworkers and the general public
- Interpersonal Communication/Skills
- Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Reliability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pool Specialist
City Of Eau Claire
05.2024 - Current
Head Lifeguard
City Of Eau Claire
05.2024 - Current
Head Swim Instructor
City Of Eau Claire
06.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
YMCA Of The Chippewa Valley
09.2022 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
City Of Eau Claire
06.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
City Of Eau Claire
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
North High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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