Rachel Lee
Syosset,NY
Summary
Adaptable professional with a solid background in aquatic safety and instruction. Renowned for effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to enhanced safety protocols and positive patron experiences.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sister Liaison
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority
Tampa, FL
08.2026 - Current
- Identified needs of sisters promptly and efficiently.
Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
Woodbury, New York
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Monitored pool area for safety and compliance with regulations.
- Enforced facility rules to maintain a safe environment for patrons.
- Provided first aid during emergencies and maintained response readiness.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Conducted regular safety drills and ensured readiness among staff.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Communicated effectively with patrons regarding safety procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall lifeguard operations.
Swim Instructor
Long Island Swim School
Crossett, Arkansas
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Instructed students in swim techniques and water safety practices to build essential skills.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Motivated swimmers to advance through drills, reinforcing their skills with tailored positive feedback.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Tracked student progress, offering actionable feedback to support skill enhancement.
- Assessed swimmer needs and preferences to tailor class recommendations for optimal skill development.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of the water by making swimming fun.
- Organized group activities to foster teamwork and enhance communication abilities.
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2027
High School Diploma -
Syosset High School
Syosset, NY06-2026
Skills
- Emergency response
- CPR and AED training
- First aid certification
- First aid
- Safety enforcement
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Injury prevention
- Risk management
- Public safety
- Team collaboration
- Team coordination
- Instructional techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Customer communication
- Time management
- Situational awareness
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Strong communicator
- Patience and empathy
- Injury prevention
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Korean
Professional
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society, 2025
- National Art Honors Society, 2025
Timeline
Sister Liaison
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority
08.2026 - Current
Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
05.2024 - 09.2024
Swim Instructor
Long Island Swim School
03.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Syosset High School