Reginald McKnight
Prospect Park, NJ
Summary
Personable and vigilant with strong sense of responsibility and quick decision-making skills. Knowledgeable in water safety protocols and capable of performing first aid and CPR effectively. Committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Paterson Recreation
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Monitored swimming areas to ensure participant safety and compliance with facility rules.
- Responded effectively to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of pool facilities and equipment for safety hazards.
- Educated patrons on water safety practices and proper pool usage protocols.
- Enforced regulations to create a safe environment for all pool users.
- Participated in regular drills to enhance response time and preparedness for various scenarios.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Conducted water quality tests to ensure health standards were met, preventing health issues among swimmers.
Shift Supervisor
Bubbakoos Burritos
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in daily operations by monitoring staff performance and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of workspaces to maintain cleanliness and organization standards.
- Supported team members by providing training on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for process improvement within the shift workflow.
- Maintained inventory levels and communicated supply needs to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-2025
- Completed AP course in United States History II
- Completed IB course's in IB Language/ Literature High Level I & II
- Completed IB course's in IB Environmental Systems & Societies I & II
- Completed IB course's in IB French Initio I & II
- Completed IB course's in IB World History High Level I & II
- Completed IB course's in IB Personal & Professional Skills I & II
- Research Project: IB World History High Level Internal Assessment , 88% Grade
- Research Project: IB Environmental Systems & Societies Internal Assessment, 76% Grade
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Lifeguard certification
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership qualities
- First aid
- Patience and empathy
- CPR and AED training
- Water rescue techniques
- Water sampling
- Pool cleaning
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Water monitoring
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Lifeguard, Paterson Recreation - 3 Years
Timeline
Shift Supervisor - Bubbakoos Burritos
09.2023 - 05.2025
Lifeguard - Paterson Recreation
07.2023 - 09.2025
International High School - High School Diploma,
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