Experience

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  Ymca

  Dec 2017 - May 2019

  Lifeguard/swim instructor

  • Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.• Instruct small group swimming lessons in accordance with the YMCA.• Prepare lesson plans accordingly for upcoming lessons.• Build and encourage effective, authentic relationships with students and parents and assist them in connecting with each other and the YMCA.• Maintain records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).• Consistently review all emergency procedures.• Participate in all staff meetings and in-services as required.• Serve as substitution lifeguard for fellow colleagues when needed.• Follow and enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Show less

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  Town of west hartford

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Assist in hiring and oriented new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities and ensure all lifeguards are current with their training and certifications.• Supervised lifeguards and other staff in performing all lifeguard responsibilities (water rescues, first aid, and monitoring pool activities.• Instruct private and/or small group swimming lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross.• Assist in scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that there is adequate coverage of pool areas.• Schedule, coordinate and conduct in-service trainings.• Interface with customers regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues and provide input and feedback while responding to problems.• Build and encourage effective, authentic relationships during lessons with students and parents and assist them in connecting with each other.• Maintain swim lesson records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).• Train and supervise swimming lesson class aides (lifeguards). Show less • Ensure the safety of every individual at the pool, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility.• Assist in enforcing regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct.• Maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.• Consistent review all emergency procedures.• Participate in all staff meetings and in-services as required.• Assist in teaching introductory swim classes to all participants.• Secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes. Show less

  • Head Lifeguard/Pool Supervisor

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Lifeguard

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020