Manuel Rodriguez
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated maritime professional with extensive experience as a Sailing Instructor, Emergency Responder, and Diving Specialist. Proven leadership in enhancing student learning through hands-on instruction, clear communication, and the promotion of safety-first practices. Highly skilled in boat handling, safety management, and ocean rescue, with a strong track record of managing high-pressure situations and delivering effective, timely interventions.
A seasoned diving specialist with a passion for leading underwater expeditions, fostering collaborative environments, and creating valuable learning opportunities while ensuring the highest safety standards. Reliable team player with strong adaptability, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to achieving optimal results in dynamic environments.
Former competitive athlete in swimming and rowing, bringing discipline, resilience, and a performance-driven mindset to both individual and team challenges.
Multilingual, fluent in English, Spanish, French, and German, with the adaptability and cultural awareness to thrive in international settings. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sailing Instructor
Sun Sea & Sport Inc.
Key Biscayne, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Documented daily class attendance, performance, weather, and other key details.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on sailing activities and real-life scenarios into lessons.
- Assisted in the development of course curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Scuba Diving Instructor
Atlantis Varadero Scuba Diving Center
Varadero, CU
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, certifications, and course completions to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Mentored junior scuba instructors, sharing best practices and troubleshooting techniques for common challenges in teaching.
- Prepared students for advanced certification courses by imparting foundational knowledge on topics such as deep diving techniques or underwater navigation strategies.
- Collaborated effectively with dive shop staff to coordinate equipment rentals, tank refills, and gear maintenance tasks.
Lifeguard
Cruz Roja Cubana
Varadero, Cu
09.2010 - 03.2015
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Acted as a role model for younger swimmers through responsible behavior and adherence to ocean safety guidelines while off duty.
- Enhanced swimmers'' safety with timely rescue operations during emergency situations and rough sea conditions.
- Managed crowd control during special events or emergencies for an orderly evacuation process if needed.
- Prepared detailed daily logs and incident reports, ensuring accurate documentation of events that occurred during shifts.
Scuba Diving Instructor
Barracuda Diving Center
Varadero,Cu
07.2001 - 08.2010
- Mentored junior scuba instructors, sharing best practices and troubleshooting techniques for common challenges in teaching.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, certifications, and course completions to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Prepared students for advanced certification courses by imparting foundational knowledge on topics such as deep diving techniques or underwater navigation strategies.
- Collaborated effectively with dive shop staff to coordinate equipment rentals, tank refills, and gear maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in marketing efforts for the dive center by participating in trade shows, networking events, and social media campaigns.
- Organized successful group dive trips, handling logistics such as travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and activity scheduling.
Education
No Degree - EMT
Emergency Training Academy
Miami, FL06-2025
Master of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
UCCFD Manuel Fajardo
Matanzas, Cu06-2009
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Leadership qualities
- Boat handling
- Safety procedures
- Safety protocols
- Safety management
- Emergency planning
- Boat maintenance
- Emergency procedures
- Training and leadership
- Navigation techniques
- Navigational skills
- Weather forecasting
- Sailing expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Scuba Training Instructor Certification
Certification
-Scuba Training Instructor Certification
-Rescue Diving Instructor Certification
-Cavern and tech diving Instructor Certification
-American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Sailing Instructor
Sun Sea & Sport Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Scuba Diving Instructor
Atlantis Varadero Scuba Diving Center
03.2015 - 10.2021
Lifeguard
Cruz Roja Cubana
09.2010 - 03.2015
Scuba Diving Instructor
Barracuda Diving Center
07.2001 - 08.2010
No Degree - EMT
Emergency Training Academy
Master of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
UCCFD Manuel Fajardo