Yaqub Efat
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic swim instructor with experience in emergency response and motivational techniques. Strong team collaboration and communication skills enhance student engagement and safety, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Swim Instructor
Great Neck Public Schools
New Hyde Park, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in teaching swim techniques to students of varying skill levels.
- Supervised swim practices to ensure safety and proper technique usage.
- Monitored pool activities and addressed safety concerns promptly.
- Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding progress and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the pool area before and after sessions.
- Collaborated with senior instructors to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Soothed hesitant swimmers and encouraged class participation.
- Encouraged children to enter and exit pool safely.
- Taught swimming to students from beginner through advanced.
- Invented games to encourage children to practice new swim skills.
- Provided individual feedback to swimmers on ways to improve their stroke mechanics.
- Conducted assessments of student abilities at the beginning of each session to determine appropriate placement in classes.
- Organized and maintained pool equipment, including lane lines, kickboards, pull buoys, flotation devices and other supplies.
- Assisted the head swim instructor in planning and conducting swimming lessons for all ages.
- Assisted with set-up, clean-up before, after classes as needed.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed prior to the start of each class.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their children's progress during lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, participation levels and progress reports for each student.
- Encouraged swimmers to challenge themselves while providing a safe learning environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with students by displaying enthusiasm and patience.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Maintained physical endurance and agility for optimal job performance.
- Inspected pool for cleanliness before lessons and reported unsanitary conditions.
- Provided assistance to students with special needs, adapting teaching methods to meet individual requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of swimming techniques, teaching methods, and safety regulations.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Lifeguard
Town of North Hempstead
New Hyde Park, NY
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety of all patrons.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and provided first aid as needed.
- Enforced pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment.
- Assisted in organizing recreational activities for community members.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of pool area and surrounding facilities.
- Communicated effectively with team members about safety procedures.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
Lifeguard
Great Neck Public Schools Summer Recreation Program
New Hyde Park, NY
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety of all patrons.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and provided first aid as needed.
- Enforced pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks of equipment and facilities.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of pool area and surrounding facilities.
- Communicated effectively with team members about safety procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance lifeguarding skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Great Neck South Highschoo
New Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Swim instruction
- Lifeguard certification
- Safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Student assessments
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Motivational techniques
- Child supervision
- Aquatic games facilitation
- Patience and empathy
- Parent interaction
- Group instruction
- Age-appropriate instruction
- Water safety
- Motivational skills
- Lifeguard training
- Rule enforcement
- Equipment management
- Age-appropriate lessons
- Equipment organization
- First aid proficiency
- Safety training
- Flexible schedule
- Creative thinking
- Lifeguard & water safety training
- Strong leadership
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Support Our Troops Club President
- JR firefighter ( completed program )
- In the works of joining the Manhassat lakeville volunteer fire department.
Certification
- Lifeguard certification
- CPR+ AID
- FIRST AID
Accomplishments
- Coaches award for varsity baseball.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Farsi
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
Great Neck Public Schools Summer Recreation Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
Town of North Hempstead
05.2025 - 10.2025
Assistant Swim Instructor
Great Neck Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
Great Neck South Highschoo