Payton Arundale
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Well-rounded and experienced in pool safety and leadership having advanced from Lifeguard to Assistant Manager. Possessing three Red Cross certifications and having almost three years of experience at Foothills, knows how to run a facility properly. Committed to this company and can properly command the respect of the guards and smoothly solve problems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2021.04 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Prevented potential lifesaving scenarios by properly enforcing rules and safety procedures.
Water Safety Instructor
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2021.06 - Current
- Taught students proper water safety and stroke techniques.
- Provided ongoing feedback to students regarding their performance improvements throughout the course duration.
- Used resources to optimize the student's learning and keep students engaged.
- Used different teaching techniques for different age groups to ensure optimal learning.
- Used a critical eye to find errors in stroke techniques and used a mixture of positive feedback and corrections to fix these errors.
Head Lifeguard
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2022.08 - Current
- Used leadership skills to assign tasks and ensured safety checks were being completed.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels, and other water chemistry.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Minimized risk of accidents with thorough daily inspections of pool equipment and surrounding areas.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout facility with diligent attention to detail during routine cleaning operations.
Lifeguard Instructor
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2023.06 - Current
- Taught students proper techniques to prevent drowning/injury and save lives.
- Ensured Lifeguards attended in-services, keeping them well-practiced, up-to-date, and proper in their lifesaving techniques.
- Built trust and rapport with students of all ages, fostering positive learning environments during lessons.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Assistant Pool Manager
Foothills Parks And Recreation
2023.04 - Current
- Monitored activities and directed scanning of swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents or drownings.
- Assigned work to staff and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Strengthened team morale through regular recognition of individual achievements in areas such as excellent customer service or outstanding contributions to facility maintenance.
- Improved pool cleanliness with thorough maintenance tasks, including skimming, vacuuming, and chemical balancing.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Ensured swim lessons were filled and led by appropriate instructors, monitored lessons, and provided feedback to instructors when needed.
- Ensured that responsibilities were completed on time and thoroughly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatfield High School
Littleton, CO05.2023
Skills
- AED Operation
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Microsoft Teams
- Team Leadership
- Professional and Courteous
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment Organization
- Personalized Instruction
- Water safety knowledge
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, Red Cross - since April 2021
- Water Safety Instructor, Red Cross - since June 2021
- Lifeguard Instructor, Red Cross - since June 2023
Timeline
Lifeguard Instructor
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2023.06 - Current
Assistant Pool Manager
Foothills Parks And Recreation
2023.04 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2022.08 - Current
Water Safety Instructor
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2021.06 - Current
Lifeguard
Foothills Parks And Recreation Center
2021.04 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chatfield High School
- Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, Red Cross - since April 2021
- Water Safety Instructor, Red Cross - since June 2021
- Lifeguard Instructor, Red Cross - since June 2023
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