Piper Sweeting
Iowa City
Summary
Experienced professional skilled at observing swim patrons in pool while upholding safety protocols. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and instruction abilities. Motivated professional focused on safety and guest enjoyment. Highly observant and ready to step in to handle dangerous behaviors and emergency situations. Well-trained with hands-on recreational experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Elks Lodge 1538
Iowa City
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Gave thorough and detailed instructions on safety procedures to patrons to prevent accidents.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
Waitress Trainee
Monicas Restaurant
Iowa City
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Observed other wait staff members' techniques to learn best practices for providing exceptional customer service.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot plates or sharp objects.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Education
Iowa City High
Iowa City, IA05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Swim instruction
- Team bonding
- Emergency response
- Full safety compliance
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Student Ambassador
- Dream Dress Ambassador
- Track
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Nursing Internship
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Babysitter Certified
- AED Certification
- Hunting License
- Boating License
- ATV license
- Jet Ski License
- Lifeguard Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Lifeguard
Elks Lodge 1538
05.2023 - Current
Waitress Trainee
Monicas Restaurant
05.2021 - Current
Iowa City High