SUMMARY
Dedicated Lifeguard with 7+ years of experience maintaining a safe and secure swimming environment for all patrons. Adept at enforcing best surveillance practices of all swimming and recreational areas, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community Pool Service, Boston, MA
Lifeguard, September 2015–Present
- Oversee 100+ swimmers daily, identifying emergencies, delivering support, and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures
- Utilize medical supplies and equipment to examine injured persons and administer first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels
- Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, and non-permitted conduct
- Work with a regular team of 5-10 lifeguards to ensure the safety of patrons (max daily occupancy: 3,000 guests)
- Conduct swimming lessons 2-3 times per week to a class of 20+ swimmers
Curley Swimming Baths, Charleston, SC
Lifeguard, May 2012–August 2015
- Implemented effective policies and procedures for safe and secure management of 700 sq. ft. pool with an average of 150-200 visitors at a time
- Delivered exceptional customer service to 200+ pool patrons daily
- Ensured 100% safety and security of guests, leveraging expertise in first aid, physical fitness, and quick life-saving decisions
- Employed a variety of rescue techniques and equipment whenever necessary
- Instructed swimming and water-related safety courses 2 times per month
EDUCATION
Coastline Community College, Costa Mesa, CA
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, April 2012
- Captain of the team
- Awarded 5 Medals for intra-league Olympics
- Certifications: First Aid, CPR, AED Certified | Certified Lifeguard, American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English