Sebastian Knox
Summary
As a dedicated and driven high school graduate, I am passionate about combining leadership, responsibility, and service. I excel academically as an honors student in the Parkinson's School of Health Science, and I am deeply involved in service events. My future goal is to pursue a career in patient healthcare in the clinical setting, driven by my passion for helping others and commitment to professionalism and service. In my role as a manager on duty and aquatics supervisor at a large regional water park, I have gained invaluable experience in managing high-pressure situations, leading teams of up to 150+employees (lifeguards, park attendants, party hosts, custodians) and ensuring the safety of thousands of patrons daily. I have also gained monumental experience assisting in directing the FOI Benet Academy Alumni and Africa Relations office.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Aquatics Manager on Duty; Lifeguard Instructor I
Springbank Aquatic Center-Clearwater Pools LLC
02.2025 - Current
- Oversees day-to-day overall facility operations of Springbank Aquatic Center
- Training staff (lifeguards, concessions, gatekeepers) to duties of the facility
- Training and maintaining lifeguard skills for various scenarios
- Maintaining proper water chemistry of pools
- Documents EMS and non-EMS incidents accordingly
- Communicates effectively with other members of management
- Effectively addresses patron questions and concerns
- Coordinates cross-training with the Plainfield FPD and Will County EMA with lifeguard staff
Head Lifeguard
Bolingbrook Park District
08.2023 - Current
- Oversees a daily aquatic staff of 150+ seasonal and part time staff (including lifeguards, slide dispatch, custodians, and party hosts) under general supervision of Aquatic Manager and Assistant Aquatic Manager
- Effectively addresses patron issues, complaints, and questions
- Performs internal audits to assess emergency readiness of staff
- Constantly checks water chemical levels in pool
- Responds quickly and assumes incident command during emergency situations
- Documents EMS and non-EMS incidents accordingly
- Communicates effectively with Park Police Officers and outside EMS agencies
- Provides first aid BLS at district events
- Leads and directs weekly lifeguard BLS and slide dispatch BLS training
- Leads and directs bi-annual custodial and party host customer service training
- Assists in support role during certification classes
- Assists in creating and filling schedule of lifeguards, park attendants, party hosts, custodians
- Updates staff in-service logs
Lifeguard
Bolingbrook Park District
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensures the safety of over 1300+ patrons daily at a large regional water park under general supervision of Head Lifeguard
- Responds quickly and calmly to EMS and non- EMS emergencies
- Provides BLS to patrons in need
- Works well with a team of over 150+ lifeguards
- Communicates as needed with management staff.
Education
B.S. - Biology and Public Health
Loyola University Chicago
01.2029
High School Diploma - undefined
Benet Academy
01.2025
Skills
- Incident Command
- Management
- Water Safety
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Training
- Organizational Development
- Safety
- Lifeguard BLS
- Basic First Aid
- Basic Life Support- BLS
- Deep Water Rescue
- Shallow Water Rescue
- Adult CPR
- Pediatric CPR
- Basic Spinal Management
Certification
- SGE Aquatic Supervisor, 2023-08-01
- SGE Lifeguard BLS, 2022-02-01
- American Safety and Health Institute BLS & First Aid w/ Emergency Oxygen Administration, 2022-02-01
- American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, 2022-02-01
- American Safety and Health Institute Bloodborne Pathogens Safety, 2022-02-01
- FEMA & DHS Incident Command, 2024-12-01
- American Heart Association CPR & AED Certification, 2022-03-01
- Diocese of Joliet Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Certified, 2024-08-01
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
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Title: Freshman at Loyola University Chicago | Aquatics Manager on Duty ClearWater Pools
Awards
- Diploma Summa Cum Laude, Diploma with first high honors from Benet Academy
- Honors with High Distinction, First honors every semester since Freshman year. 4.0+ GPA (unweighted).
- Above and Beyond Recognition Award Medical, Awarded by the Bolingbrook Park District for going above and beyond during a critical EMS Emergency.
- Lifeguard of the Year, For the most exemplary performance out of all lifeguards for the year of 2023 at Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park.
- 5-Star Lifeguard (SGE External Audit), 6-time recipient.
- 5-Star Supervisor (SGE External Audit), 1-time recipient.
- Diocese of Joliet Jesus the Teacher Award, Awarded to a graduating student who exhibits leadership qualities.
Timeline
Aquatics Manager on Duty; Lifeguard Instructor I
Springbank Aquatic Center-Clearwater Pools LLC
02.2025 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Bolingbrook Park District
08.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Bolingbrook Park District
02.2022 - 08.2023
B.S. - Biology and Public Health
Loyola University Chicago
High School Diploma - undefined
Benet Academy
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