Experience

Town Of Wethersfield

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Swim Coach

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Responsibilities:- Coach Swimmers ages 4-17Skills Used:- Teaching (swimming techniques to students of varying ages and skills)- Supervise (swimmers during practices and meets)- Management (of ~100 swimmers in a fast-paced environment)

• Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  Responsibilities:- Ensure safety of patrons at outdoor and indoor pool facilities- Instruct swim lessons for patrons ages 2-18- Complete proper paperwork regarding lessonsAccomplishments:- Ensured the safety of 100-400 patrons each day- Performed 4 or 5 active saves, as well as 15-20 safety drills- Successfully taught 40-50 classes of 2-20 students eachSkills Used:- Responsibility (for the lives of others)- Focus (watching patrons intently despite distractions)- Customer Service (engaging patrons and answering any questions they might have)- Teaching (students of varying backgrounds and abilities) Show less

• Lifeguard Instructor

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Responsibilities:- Instruct future lifeguards- Certify students in Life Guarding, CPR/First Aid, and AED- Administer life guarding test for recertification- Remain up to date on current life guarding procedureAccomplishments:- Taught two life guarding classes of 7 students each- Re-certified Wethersfield Parks and Rec staff on 3 occasionsSkills Used:- Responsibiity (to insure the quality of future lifeguards)- Teaching (16 and 17 year old students skills and responsibilities necessary of lifeguards) Show less

• Assistant Director of Pool Facility

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Responsibilities:- Supervise and direct staff of 6 lifeguards and 2 attendants- Bridge communication between lifeguards and patrons- Address patron issues and maintain a comfortable environment- Complete paperwork based on patron accidents and pool incidentsSkills Used:- Customer Service (address patron complaints)- Supervise (ensure quality of work, delegate tasks, and encourage growth of staff)