Swimming, surfing, all things waterfront, working out, playing chess, meeting new people
Lydia Adams
Lifeguard.
Anza,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional Lifeguard with over 5 years of experience protecting swimmers of all ages. Exceeds at educating patrons on water safety and hazards to proactively foster safe environments. Monitors pool areas and equipment to resolve issues and reduce risk. Experienced in both pool lifeguarding and open-water rescue techniques. Nearing completion of an EMT certification with West Coast EMT.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard/ Lead lifeguard
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
10.2021 - Current
- Train, assess, schedule staff assigned to aquatic center
- Maintain and manage chemical integrity of recreational and Olympic sized lap pools.
- Manage pool operations
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
Seasonal Lead Open Water Lifeguard
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensure swimmer safety in an open water environment.
- Provide necessary First Aid and BLS support when needed.
- Enforce facility rules to maintain swimmer and boater safety.
- Provide customer service to a wide variety of patrons.
Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard (Lead)
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhance swimmer safety
- Perform needed first aid procedures
- Enforce company policies to patrons
- Properly clean and maintain the swimming/beach area
Marina Attendant
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepare and execute rental agreements
- Maintain the mechanical integrity of provided watercraft
- Ensure proper customer care
- Look after the marina grounds
Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Enhance swimmer safety
- Perform needed first aid procedures
- Enforce company policies to patrons
- Properly clean and maintain the swimming/beach area
Education
AA-T - Anthropology
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CAEmergency Medical Technician.
West Coast EMT
Mira Mesa, San Diego12-2024
Skills
- CPR/First Aid Certified ( Red Cross and AHA)
- BLS lifesaving measures
- Lifeguard certification ( exp July 2025)
- Lifeguarding Rescue Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Swimming Skills
- Guiding and Motivating Others
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- RED CROSS BLS/ FIRST AID FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS. (EXP. JULY 2025)
- AHA BLS CPR/ AED (EXP/ OCTOBER 2026)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
-First Aid Crew Chief for the Hawaii Indigenous Archeology program facilitated through Stanford University. ( 2022-2024)
- Developed Junior Lifeguard Program @Palm Desert Aquatic Center
- Palm Desert Serior Lifeguard II
Interests
Quote
" EDDIE WOULD GO"
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementPersonal development programsAffiliations
- IRON MAN 70.3 TRIATHALON SERIES
- PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
Timeline
Seasonal Lead Open Water Lifeguard
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lifeguard/ Lead lifeguard
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
10.2021 - Current
Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard (Lead)
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2021 - 09.2021
Marina Attendant
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2020 - 05.2021
Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard
Basecamp Hospitality
06.2019 - 09.2019
- RED CROSS BLS/ FIRST AID FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS. (EXP. JULY 2025)
AA-T - Anthropology
College of the Desert
Emergency Medical Technician.
West Coast EMT
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