Lauren Dobie
Kennett Square,PA
Summary
Dedicated Swim Lesson Instructor and Lifeguard with a proven track record at West Chester University and Greenwoods Swim Club, focused on promoting safety and enhancing swim proficiency. Highly skilled in training and mentoring, leveraging CPR certification to create a supportive learning atmosphere. Successfully improved students’ swimming techniques through tailored guidance and effective instructional strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Greenwoods Swim Club
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for swimmers.
- Cleaned and vacuumed pool to keep it clean.
Junior Swim Coach
Greenwoods Swim Team
Chadds Ford, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Helped coach swimmers ages 4-12 during swim team practices and meets.
- Ensured pool area is clean before classes begin; cleaned up after classes end.
- Instructed students on basic strokes such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and relay techniques.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving team performance.
- Provided ongoing feedback to swimmers on their performance in order to improve technique and form.
- Created a positive learning environment that was both encouraging and challenging.
Swim Lesson Instructor
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructor for swim lessons for children ages 3-10, in a group setting of 5.
- Taught both beginner and advanced classes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and areas needing improvement.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Created fun activities that reinforced swimming skills while keeping students engaged.
Babysitter
- Supervised children aged 6 to 12 while their parents were away.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as tidying up common areas used by the kids.
- Encouraged physical activity by taking kids on walks, and supervised outside play.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
Education
Marketing Managment
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA06-2028
High School -
Unionville High School
Kennett Square06-2024
Skills
- Safety oversight
- CPR certified
- Training and mentoring
- Strong communicator
- Group and individual instruction
- Lifeguard certification
- Water rescue techniques
- Swimming lessons
Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Swimming, Unionville High School, 01/01/20, Present, 8 x District Qualifier, 3 x State Qualifier Varsity Track, Unionville High School, 01/01/21, Present, 1 x District Qualifier, 2 x All Conference Varsity Cross Country, Unionville High School, 01/01/21, 01/01/21, 1 x District Qualifier National Honor Society, Unionville High School, 01/01/22, Present SHOC, Unionville High School, 01/01/22, Present Action Against Hunger Leader, Unionville High School, 01/01/21, Present Earth Club, Unionville High School, 01/01/22, Present FACT Club, Unionville High School, 01/01/22, Present Epilepsy Club, Unionville High School, 01/01/23, Present Young Life, Unionville High School, 01/01/21, Present
Volunteer Experience
- Book Organization, Kennett Library, 2023
- Food Drive Meal Packaging, Unionville High School, 2023
- Food Drive Meal Packaging, West Chester Food Cupboard, 2020
- Book Sale, Unionville High School, 2023
- Children’s Activities, Kennett YMCA, 2023
- Swim Meet Volunteer Work, Greenwoods Swim Team, 2020, 2023
- Swim Meet Volunteer Work, Diamond State Aquatics, 2023
- Track Meet Volunteer Work, Unionville High School, 2022, 2023
- Outdoor Clean up, Hillendale Elementary School, 2023
Timeline
Lifeguard
Greenwoods Swim Club
06.2023 - Current
Junior Swim Coach
Greenwoods Swim Team
06.2023 - Current
Swim Lesson Instructor
West Chester University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Babysitter
Marketing Managment
Virginia Tech
High School -
Unionville High School