Sarah Yates
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated lifeguard always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Physically fit and agile with excellent reflexes and is accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great communication and people skills. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Upstate Pool Management
Simpsonville, SC
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Named Head Lifeguard and Assistant Manager in 2023 season
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
Education
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Greenville, SC05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Emergency Response
- Safety Management
- Effective Problem-Solver
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Rule Enforcement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Communicator
- Cpr Certified
- Physical Fitness
- Safety Training
Affiliations
- Babysitter for kids in the neighborhood when free
- Active member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities teen leadership board
- Active member in Civil Air Patrol or equivalent of AFROTC
- Currently a member in the pit band for high school plays and musicals
- Archery team manager for high school competition team
Timeline
Lifeguard
Upstate Pool Management
04.2022 - 07.2023
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Associate of Arts -
Greenville Technical College
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