Matthew Scalapino
Denton
Summary
Dynamic swim instructor with a proven track record at YMCA of Greater Houston, excelling in swimming and water safety. Leveraged strong customer service and relationship-building skills to enhance student confidence and performance. Maintained lifeguard certification while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and various sides for frying purposes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing effective time management techniques.
Swim Instructor
Ymca Of Greater Houston
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Houston
05.2023 - 09.2023
- 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 monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Education
One Oceans One Health
Texas A&M University
Galveston05-2028
High School Diploma -
Pearland Highschool
Pearland, TX05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Relationship building
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Swimming and water safety
- Safety training
- Lifeguard certification
- Stroke techniques
- Expert swim technique
Accomplishments
- I was a All regional swimmer and water polo player. Spending eight years competitively swimming becoming captain of my highschool swim team and four years play highschool water polo player as starting goalie.
- During two of my summers before starting to lifeguard I would volunteer as a Jr. Coach at a summer swim team called the pearland pirates. Where I would teach kids from the age of five at the youngest and fourteen at the oldest on how to improve their competitive swim technique.
Certification
- Lifeguard Training - Obtained May 2025
Timeline
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
03.2024 - 05.2024
Swim Instructor
Ymca Of Greater Houston
07.2023 - 09.2023
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Houston
05.2023 - 09.2023
One Oceans One Health
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Pearland Highschool
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