Christopher Laight
Lifeguard Instructor at YMCA - Sumner County- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
American Red CrossMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Lifeguarding Instructor
American Red CrossFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
American Red CrossFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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YMCA - Sumner County
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard Instructor
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Feb 2023 - Present
- Instruct trainees through the American Red Cross's regular and blended Lifeguarding courses- Teach American Red Cross skills to the standard and test trainees to the objective- Introduce, reinforce and polish a variety of complex skills like CPR, AED and Water Rescue skills- Maintain a critical eye and log participants' progress throughout instruction- Perform skills being taught to perfection
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Head Lifeguard
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Jun 2022 - Present
- Monitor lifeguard needs, surveillance and scheduling, and correct or assist when needed- Manage opening and closing duties of the pool- Maintain pool deck cleanliness, pH & Cl levels and equipment safety throughout the day- Hourly on-mic announcements about safety and event updates at the Y- Assist in customer service-based needs like safety education and conflict management
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Lifeguard
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Feb 2020 - Present
- Observe and actively monitor swimmer activity- Enforce safety rules when needed- Rescue swimmers in distress in 30 seconds or less- Provide emergency care when needed
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Swim Instructor
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Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
- Instruct children on the principles of water safety and swimming technique- Giving kids a healthy and safe environment to explore and acclimate to the water- Communicate with parents on their kids' progress and how to personalize their lessons, both public and private- Manage paperwork like private lesson receipts, progress trackers and report cards
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Education
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Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing -
Volunteer State Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Accounting -
Hendersonville High School
High School Diploma