NICHOLAS MCMASTERS
Fort Dix,USA
Summary
Professional with strong background in aquatic safety and emergency response, prepared for this role. Proven ability to ensure patron safety, handle high-pressure situations, and perform rescues effectively. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving safety goals, with adaptability to changing conditions. Skilled in CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques, complemented by reliable and calm demeanor.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant (GYM)
87th FSS
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean facility, ensuring a positive environment for all users.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patrons, addressing concerns and answering inquiries promptly.
- Ensured proper supervision of program participants at all times, prioritizing their safety and wellbeing.
- Enhanced participant enjoyment by creating and implementing diverse recreational activities.
Recreational Assistant (Lifeguard)
Fort Dix Aquatics
03.2022 - Current
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- 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.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
AAFES Sales Associate
AAFES Exchange
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Lifeguard
Progressive Pools
05.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Northern Burlington High School
Columbus, New JerseyAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Effective problem-solver
- First aid
- Team collaboration
- General maintenance
- Water rescue techniques
- Lifeguard certification
- Leadership qualities
- Physical fitness
- CPR and AED training
- Public safety knowledge
- Strong teamwork
- Flexibility
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- Consistently achieve deadlines and optimize workflow through efficient team collaboration.
- Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner.
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Recreation Assistant (GYM)
87th FSS
05.2025 - Current
AAFES Sales Associate
AAFES Exchange
11.2023 - 05.2024
Recreational Assistant (Lifeguard)
Fort Dix Aquatics
03.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Progressive Pools
05.2021 - 09.2022
Northern Burlington High School
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Brookdale Community College
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