Aidan Chipman
Summary
I am a dedicated and reliable lifeguard and swim instructor with experience at City of Guelph Aquatics, with a commitment to the maintenance of safety, compliance, and a positive atmosphere being a key aspect of my role there. I am a skilled communicator and problem solver, and I am a Lifeguard and First Aid with CPR-C certification. I have leadership skills due to being the captain of many teams, including my high school volleyball and school track and field and competitive track and field teams, and from being a volunteer camp counsellor, which contributed to the promotion of teamwork, accountability, and a positive atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
City of Guelph Aqutics
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Taught swimming lessons to patrons of all ages
- Responsible for supervising West End Recreation Center and Lyon Leisure pools
- Enforced pool rules and regulations to promote a safe environment for all patrons.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Summer Camp Volunteer
Life Gears Academy
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored camper behavior, promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, encouraging social skills and cooperation among participants.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario05-2030
High School Diploma -
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute
Guelph, ONSkills
- Teamwork & time management
- Ability to lead small teams and motivate and coordinate peers
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C recert (July 2025)
- National Lifeguard - Pool recert (Aug 2024)
- Swim Instructor Recert (July 2025)
- National Lifeguard - Pool (Aug 2022)
- Swim Instructor (July 2023)
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C (July 2023)
- Bronze cross (May 2022)
- Bronze Medallion ( Jan 2022)
Accomplishments
- Captain of High School volleyball team. Was in a leadership roel commanding my highschool volleyball team and mediating conflicts between my coach and referees
- Co-Captain of Competitive Track and Field Team. Tasked with leading warm ups and helping new athletes
Awards
- Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute Mike Elrick Award - Award given to An athlete who demonstrates sportsmanship and dedication to Spartan Athletics through their high school career.
- University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship
- Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute Honor Role
Timeline
Summer Camp Volunteer
Life Gears Academy
07.2024 - 07.2024
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
City of Guelph Aqutics
04.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute