Margaret Gallagher
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Seasoned Lifeguard with comprehensive background in water safety, rescue procedures, and first aid techniques. Known for high alertness levels and capability to prevent potential incidents by enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facilities. Skillful in maintaining a safe environment for patrons while promoting fun aquatic activities. Proven track record of effectively responding to emergency situations, ensuring overall patron safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Hyland Hills
Federal Heights, CO
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- She assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- She responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- They observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Team Member
Smoothie King
Westminster, CO
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Promoted products through effective merchandising techniques.
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
Westminster, CO
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved, and other relevant information for each student.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the facility including chemical levels in the pool water.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broomfield Highschool
Broomfield, CO05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Safety oversight
- Safety training
- Swimming lessons
- General maintenance
- Strong communicator
- Strong client relations
- First aid
- First aid and CPR
- Public safety
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Volunteer time in High school
- Active Sorority Member
Accomplishments
- Team captain for 4 years of volleyball
- Lead lifeguard promotion
Certification
- water rescue skills with health care provider level CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen administration
Timeline
Team Member
Smoothie King
03.2023 - 05.2024
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Lifeguard
Hyland Hills
05.2022 - 09.2024
- water rescue skills with health care provider level CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen administration
High School Diploma -
Broomfield Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
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