Mary Catherine Warner
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Proven Water Safety Instructor at Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, adept in adaptive teaching strategies and swimmer rescue. Enhanced learning through innovative techniques, reducing drowning incidents significantly. Excelled in team building and emergency response, demonstrating advanced swimming techniques and fostering a safe, positive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Safety Instructor
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
05.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in water safety techniques.
- Demonstrated basic to advanced swim techniques and breathing exercises.
- Reduced incidents of drowning by conducting comprehensive water safety education sessions for various age groups.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop new teaching strategies, resulting in more effective swim lessons.
- Established strong rapport with students and parents alike, fostering a positive learning environment within the pool facility.
- Provided ongoing feedback to students regarding their performance improvements throughout the course duration.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating exceptional swimming skills and adherence to safety practices at all times.
- Maintained knowledge and certification of first aid and CPR.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
06.2021 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly watching the beach and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around the ocean
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- I've successfully reunited lost children with their families and performed appropriate rescues and or first aid to those who needed it
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, ND05.2025
Skills
- Team Building Exercises
- Adaptive Teaching Strategies
- Swimmer rescue
- Lifeguard training
- Public pool safety
- Stroke Development Expertise
- Class Management
- Public Speaking Experience
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Paperwork Processing
- Water safety education
- Advanced Swimming Techniques
- Swimming Lesson Planning
- Stroke fundamentals
- Swimming techniques
- Adult and child aquatics
- Emergency response skills
Timeline
Water Safety Instructor
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
05.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
06.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sweet Briar College
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