Lifeguard Resume

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Career Objective:

To continue life guarding not only for others but also for myself because I feel that its most challenging job and more important life guarding saves lives of people.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • 6+ years of experience.
  • Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies.
  • Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests.
  • Ability to extend an hospitable attitude toward visitors and customers at the pool, assuring they will have a safe and enjoyable stay.
  • Great ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Knowledge of effective lifesaving techniques.
  • Knowledge advanced and basic swimming strokes.
  • Knowledge methods and procedures of swimming pool operations.
  • Effective teaching techniques and practices.

Educational Details:
High School Diploma, Texas University (1995)

Successful completion of Ocean Rescue Certification Course (1996)

CPR and First Aid Certification course (1997)

Professional Experience:

Ohio Country club, Minneapolis, MN, (2001-Present)

Senior Swimming Pool Life Guard

Responsibilities:

  • Monitored pool area for violations and potential hazardous situations.
  • Assisted in maintaining pool and recreation areas.
  • Supervised and assisted with instructional programs.
  • Instructed all levels on stroke technique.
  • Answered a wide variety of calls and complaints involving disorderly conduct, automobile accidents, theft and similar activities.
  • Designed and taught in-service lifeguard training.
  • Supervised lifeguards and staff.
  • Recruited and organized city children for annual city-wide meet.

Excellence Hotels & Towers, Minneapolis, MN (1997-2001)

Swimming Pool Life Guard

Responsibilities:

  • Maintained order and discipline among swimmers and other persons at the hotel pool.
  • Corrected and reported unsafe conditions to property manager.
  • Managed the daily operations of the pool.
  • Examined injured individuals, administer first aid.
  • Tested and maintained water quality.
  • Performed facility clean up and maintenance.
  • Responsible for safety of participants.
  • Performed related work as required.