Winter Garofalo
Rowe,MA
Summary
Adaptable professional with experience in safety training, surveillance, and leadership. Great communication skills and can work well with other employees. Can take charge and stay calm in stressful situations. I can communicate with patrons and resolve and issues they might have efficiently.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
YMCA
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored swimming areas to maintain safety and identify potential hazards for patrons.
- Educated guests on pool rules and safety guidelines to promote a secure environment.
- Engaged with patrons to foster a welcoming atmosphere while promoting water safety awareness.
- Documented incidents and maintenance records using standard reporting procedures for compliance purposes.
- Enforced pool rules among swimmers and patrons in order to maintain safe swimming conditions.
Swim Instructor
YMCA
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Instructed swimming techniques to enhance students' skills and confidence in water activities.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to promote improvement and safety.
- Provided swimming instruction to students of various ages and ability levels.
- Created an enjoyable learning atmosphere that motivated students to reach their goals.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques to individuals, small groups, and large classes.
- Assessed swimmer's ability levels accurately and provided appropriate instruction accordingly.
Lifeguard
Pelham Lake Park
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted waterfront opening and closing duties.
- Communicated effectively with fellow employees and patrons.
- Remained alert and vigilant at all times while on duty observing swimmers closely for signs of distress or danger.
- Enforced safety policies and rules to guests to prevent accidents.
- Paid close attention to weak swimmers and high-risk patrons.
- Educated guests about water safety rules and regulations as needed.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Greenfield Community Collage
Greenfield, MASkills
- Strong communicator
- Lifeguard certification
- First aid certified
- CPR certified
- AED certified
- Leadership qualities
- Customer engagement
- Rule enforcement
- Welcoming atmosphere
- WSI certified
Certification
- Lifeguard certified
- First Aid certified
- CPR certified
- AED certified
- WSI certified
- Emergency Oxygen certified
Timeline
Swim Instructor
YMCA
11.2024 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
YMCA
10.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Pelham Lake Park
07.2024 - 08.2025
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Greenfield Community Collage