Kieran Smith

Experience

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  Lifeguard

  - Acted as liaison between high performance coaches, trainers and managers to Aquatic Supervisor- Ensured pool facility, equipment and supplies met Ontario Health Regulations- Diligently guarded all programs held at the facility- Delivered pool specific and facility wide first aid response when requested- Met all fitness and training requirements as outlined by McMaster University and the Ontario National Lifesaving Society

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  Hamilton Conservation Authority

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Lifeguard Team Leader

  - Supported lifeguards in delivering all programming- Liaised between Aquatic Staff and other departments regarding day to day operations- Oversaw all major customer service interactions related to aquatic staff, all first aid situations and complaints/ inquiries regarding the facility- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the day-to-day function of the facility and completed all tasks in a timely manner- Ensured proper monitoring and control of access to facility Show less

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  Maroondah City Council

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

  Lifeguard/Duty Manager

  - Responsible for setting up and opening facility on a daily basis-Delivered facility wide first aid response -Maintained complete vigilance while on duty and was ready to respond to any emergency situation including maintaining a safe environment- Completed daily administrative tasks including: operations of the pool, petty cash and daily logs

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  Hamilton Conservation Authority

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Lifeguard Supervisor

  - Supervised a full staff of 50+ lifeguards in the day to day operations of the facility- Oversaw all major customer service interactions related to aquatic staff, all first aid situations and complaints/ inquiries regarding the facility- Developed staff training with a specific emphasis on physical and first aid situations in accordance with the Ontario Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard regulation- Preformed preseasons maintenance checks of the facilities water attractions including pool specific chemicals and the operation of all pool pumps- Performed site specific first response training for all attractions; designed and conducted annual fitness and safety training for 50+ lifeguard staff; updated policy and procedure for the summer(s)- Preformed preseason maintenance on all park specific water attractions including assistance in the pump room and with pool specific chemicals Show less

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  Hamilton Conservation Authority

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Lifeguard Supervisor

  - Supported lifeguards in delivering all programming- Liaised between Aquatic Staff and other departments regarding day to day operations- Oversaw all major customer service interactions related to aquatic staff, all first aid situations and complaints/ inquiries regarding the facility- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the day-to-day function of the facility and completed all tasks in a timely manner- Ensured proper monitoring and control of access to facility Show less

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  City Of Hamilton

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2023

  - Assists Water Distribution Officer in the installation and repair of watermains, water services, fire hydrants, valve chambers and other sewer/ water systems.- Operates and maintains a variety of machinery including trucks, dump trucks, loaders, air compressors, pavement breaker, pipe cutting saws, pumps, generators and other implements associated with water distribution system repairs- Assists in assembling new and repairing existing fire hydrants in shop and on site - Notifies the public, businesses and contractors of water flushes and shutdowns- Works in accordance Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as all safety provisions outlined of the City of Hamilton's policies and procedures-Interfaces daily with department managers, supervisors, team members and the public to provide clear information and ensure any situations are resolved in a timely and professional manner- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Show less - Oversaw the daily care and management of a facility and supervised all aquatic programming- Catered to the diversity and needs of the community ensuring all programmed aquatic lessons, aquafit classed and leisure swims were accessible to everyone- Maintained a daily logbook (both manual and digital) regarding water conditions, patron numbers and facility specific incidents- Performed maintenance and chemical adjustments associated with pool- Mentored and backed up staff on daily procedures including: guarding leisure swim, teaching various levels of swimming lessons, and responding to first aid situations within the pool- Supervised and managed a team of 2 to 8 lifeguards while reporting to the aquatic manager- Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation and interpersonal communication-Ensured safety of all patrons and lifeguards while meeting Health Regulations, Building Code, facility and organizational standards- Followed ESA, WHIMIS, an Workplace Health and Safety practices and procedures, while maintaining relationships with the facilitates other departments- Experience in PeopleSoft, Dayforce, and CLASS Show less

  • Labourer / OIT Water Distribution

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Duty Guard

    Aug 2016 - Mar 2022
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  Smith's Gym

  Jun 2020 - now

  Business Owner

  - Prioritizes safety and thoroughly interviews with clients to determine goals and perform assessments before being new long-term regimens- Schedules between 10 to 15 one-on-one sessions per week - Guides clients through safe workouts modified to their fitness levels and medical conditions- provides clients with educational information, including body mechanics, fitness, nutrition, and preventative care-Tracks clients progress and worked around plateaus to continue their growth and achievement- Creates personal fitness and diet programs to complement ongoing fitness and lifestyle goals- Maintains a safe and clean working area, ensuring all equipment remains in good working condition Show less

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  City of Fort St. John

  Jan 2023 - now

  Aquatics Supervisor