Michael Cash Morris
Santa Rosa
Summary
Dedicated and vigilant American Red Cross-certified lifeguard and EMR with experience in both public and private aquatic settings. Skilled in emergency response, risk assessment, and swimmer instruction. Brings professionalism, strong communication, and resilience in high-pressure environments. Seeking to contribute safety and leadership to a lifeguard or aquatic staff team.
Offering dedicated and reliable presence, eager to learn and develop in safety-focused environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Event Lifeguard
Happy Swimmers & Swan Aquatics
10.2024 - Current
- Provide solo lifeguarding services for private events, ensuring the safety of guests in diverse aquatic settings.
- Conduct thorough safety assessments of unfamiliar pool environments before each event.
- Adapted quickly to varying client expectations while upholding safety protocols and professional standards.
- Act as the sole responder to emergencies during private events, ensuring immediate and effective response to medical or aquatic emergencies.
- Provided on-site first aid as the primary medical personnel, addressing injuries or health concerns promptly and professionally.
Lifeguard/swim instructor
Sonoma County Family YMCA
06.2024 - Current
- Instruct youth swim lessons ages 5-10, improving safety skills and confidence in water
- Ensure swimmer safety and Respond to emergencies in fast-paced aquatic environment
- Demonstrate clear communication with children, parents, and staff
- Assist with special events and pool operations, balancing multiple tasks under pressure
- Use effective coaching techniques
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support. BSL - (Basic Life Support Certified)
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Education
Associates Degree -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA07.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Pivot Charter School
Santa Rosa, CA10.2023
Skills
- Fitness & Training: Swimming at SRJC for over three years
- Aquatic Safety & Emergency Response: Lifeguard-certified, CPR/AED, EMR-trained, real-world emergency response experience
- Swim Instruction: Experience teaching ages 5-10 in group and private lessons
- Risk Assessment & Prevention: Strong focus and situational awareness in unpredictable environments
- Professionalism: Clear communicator with staff, parents, and event clients; adaptable and composed under pressure
- Leadership qualities
Accomplishments
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
- Successfully led swim training classes for participants of various ages.
- Developed strong computer skills from work as a teachers Assistant in High School.
Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – trained in oxygen administration, airway management, splinting, bleeding control
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) & NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
Timeline
Private Event Lifeguard
Happy Swimmers & Swan Aquatics
10.2024 - Current
Lifeguard/swim instructor
Sonoma County Family YMCA
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Pivot Charter School
Associates Degree -
Santa Rosa Junior College
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