McKenna Wallace
Prince George,VA
Summary
Motivated and responsible 17-year-old swim coach and lifeguard instructor with a strong passion for leadership, safety, and education in aquatic settings. A student of Maggie Walker Governor's School, known for its focus on academic excellence and leadership development. With a deep commitment to helping others, this aspiring nurse has refined communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities by leading swim programs, teaching water safety, and supervising lifeguard training. Guided by a genuine desire to care for others, this candidate is eager to pursue a nursing career, applying valuable hands-on experience from fast-paced environments to deliver compassionate and effective care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Swim Coach
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Petersburg, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Conducted regular practice sessions focusing on technique, strength, endurance and speed development.
- Organized competitive events and managed team travel arrangements.
- Mentored assistant coaches in developing strategies that optimize athlete performance.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans for swimmers of all levels.
Swim Lesson Instructor
YMCA Greater Richmond
Chesterfield, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Instructed swimmers on proper stroke technique, including freestyle and backstroke.
- Organized classes of up to 10 children at a time while ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of each swimmer's skill level.
- Assisted with equipment set-up, tear down, maintenance, and storage between lessons.
Pool Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Chesterfield, VA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided CPR and First Aid as required for injured or ill patrons.
- Instructed classes in basic swimming skills including floating, kicking, treading water and stroke development.
- Monitored swimmers, enforcing rules and regulations while providing assistance when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maggie Walker Governor's School
Richmond, VASkills
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Team building expertise
- Strong leadership abilities
- Recruitment and retention
- Injury prevention techniques
- Goal-setting guidance
- Strength and conditioning
- Motivational Techniques
- Water rescue
- Swim Instruction
- Child Supervision
- Skills Assessment
- Private swim lessons
- Lifesaving
- First and CPR instruction
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- National English Honors Society
- National Spanish Honors Society
- Latin CAV Exam - 3rd in the Commonwealth
- National Merit - National Latin Exam
- National Merit - National Spanish Exam
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Swim Coach
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
09.2024 - Current
Swim Lesson Instructor
YMCA Greater Richmond
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pool Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
04.2022 - 05.2024
- CPR & First Aid
High School Diploma -
Maggie Walker Governor's School
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