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Zoe Kowalczyk

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard and Swim Teacher

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught daily swim instruction in groups of 4, to students varying in age and skill levels, such as graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with students to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Learn to Swim Teacher/WSI

Breezemont Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Supervised team of 8 lifeguards assisting in building swim lessons, teaching swim lessons, and working with campers.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in age and skill levels, 10 different groups a day.
  • Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, and diving rings correctly to teach students.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.

Lifeguard and Swim Teacher

Club Fit Briarcliff
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in age and skill levels.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness at a swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Opened and closed the pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing the pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Sleepy Hollow High School
Sleepy Hollow, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • Private Swim Lessons
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Swim Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Creative Thinking
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Staff Performance Evaluation

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified

Timeline

Lifeguard and Swim Teacher

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2023 - Current

Learn to Swim Teacher/WSI

Breezemont Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2023

Lifeguard and Swim Teacher

Club Fit Briarcliff
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Syracuse University

High School Diploma -

Sleepy Hollow High School

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