Benjamin Krashinsky

Benjamin Krashinsky

Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Honours Political Science Student at McGill University

  • Education

    • Western University

      2023 - 2023
      Continuing Studies Program at Trois Pistoles French Studies

      Selected to participate in a 5-week French immersion program in Trois Pistoles, Québec. This included engaging in a French course at the Continuing Studies campus while living with a host family in Trois Pistoles.

    • McGill University

      2021 - 2025
      Honours Bachelor of Arts - HBA Political Science (Honours), Economics, and History

      Activities and Societies: International Relations Students’ Association Of McGill (IRSAM), McMUN, SSUNS, Political Science Students' Association (PSSA), McGill Policy Association (MPA), SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club, Arts (AUS) Frosh

    • Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute

      2017 - 2021
      Ontario Secondary School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Music Council (Chair of Concerts), Concert Band, Stage Band, Orchestra, Baseball Team, Swim Team, Classics Club Received a High School Diploma as an Ontario Scholar with a 94.5% average, and graduated with a certificate in Classical Studies

  • Experience

    • City of Toronto

      Mar 2019 - now
      Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

      Lifeguarding:Responsible for surveying public swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), performing rescues to help weak or injured swimmers get to safety. Duties: Speaking with patrons to enforce swimming rules, keeping track of each patron in and out of the water, as well as administering first aid to injured patrons.Swim Instructing:Capable of providing professional lessons and instructions on different swimming styles to various age groups. Demonstrated a strong passion for teaching and extensive knowledge of swimming and first aid principles.Duties: Instructing participants on numerous components of swimming, providing first aid to injured participants, as well as evaluating participants on their swimming capabilities Show less

    • North Toronto Aquatic Club

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
      Swimming Instructor

      Taught participants (aged 5 to 12) water safety, stroke technique, endurance training, and competitive swimming skills. Trained more than three assistants transitioning to an instructing job, helping to build a more intelligent staff.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Lifeguard Certificate (Recertified)

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      May 2019
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    • Pleasure Craft Operator Licence

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Jan 2017
    • Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (HIGH FIVE) Certificate

      HIGH FIVE Canada
      May 2019
    • Swim Instructor

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      Apr 2019
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    • Standard First Aid (CPR-C) (Recertified)

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      Oct 2018
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    • Emergency First Aid Instructor

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      Apr 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Lifesaving Instructor

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      Apr 2019
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Krashinsky
      Certificate of Classical Studies Toronto District School Board Jun 2021 Recognition of the study of a classical language (Latin) and classical civilization (exploring the culture of the classical world and its rich legacy)
    • Awarded to Benjamin Krashinsky
      Ontario Scholar Toronto District School Board Jun 2021 Achieved an average of 80.0% or higher for courses taken during the grade 12 academic school year (September to June)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair

      Issued by McGill Model United Nations Assembly on May 2024
      McGill Model United Nations AssemblyAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky
    • Vice Chair

      Issued by Secondary Schools'​ United Nations Symposium on Mar 2024
      Secondary Schools'​ United Nations SymposiumAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky
    • Vice Chair

      Issued by McGill Model United Nations Assembly on May 2023
      McGill Model United Nations AssemblyAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky
    • Vice Chair

      Issued by Secondary Schools'​ United Nations Symposium on Mar 2023
      Secondary Schools'​ United Nations SymposiumAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky
    • Operations Coordinator

      Issued by McGill Model United Nations Assembly on Nov 2022
      McGill Model United Nations AssemblyAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky
    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Midnight Kitchen on Jan 2025
      The Midnight KitchenAssociated with Benjamin Krashinsky