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Amy Minken

22027 Township Road 503, Leduc County,AB

Summary

Dedicated recreational protective service worker with proven ability to respond to emergency situations swiftly and appropriately. Safety-conscious professional with positive attitude and great problem-solving skills. Assesses and evaluates risks to keep everyone safe.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard II & Instructor II - Back-up Supervisor

Beaumont Sport And Recreation Centre
11.2022 - Current

(Qty 1 25-29 hrs/week annually)

Duties include: Completing Water Tests, Swimming Courses/Lessons, Guarding and Maintenance of Pool

  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
  • Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.

Lifeguard I & Instructor 1

Mayer Aquatic Centre
08.2021 - 03.2023

(Qty - 35-40hrs/week annually)

Duties include: Guarding of public (Qty 15-20hrs/week), teaching swim lessons weekly (Qty 15-20hrs/ week), Teaching Bronze Star,Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Teaching Stay Safe/Babysitting Courses (Qty 4 total taught), Teaching Junior Lifeguard Club ( Qty 30-40 students, triweekly September through April, 4h). In-water training with a new staff to confirm level of first aid skills. Maintaining a high level of entrustment and safety of patrons within the pool. Acting as OH&S representative; Doing monthly building inspections, writing reports, advocating health and safety of employees.

  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely , efficient manner.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.

Equine Stables Part Time ( Split Shift)

Mistal Wind Meadows
07.2021 - 08.2021

Duties: Early morning starts -3:00am along with evenings at 5pm daily. Working completely alone, entrusted with safety of property and animals, Turn out horses, clean and muck stalls, prepare feed and measure out supplements, Sweep and Dusting floors, Driving Machinery as well as navigating 20 foot long trailers in and out of buildings.

  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Equine Stables Labourer

Carousel Ridge
08.2019 - 08.2021

Duties Included: cleaning - stalls, horse walker, bathrooms, and hallways. Bedding Stalls, feeding and watering horses, blanketing horses, moving horses in/out of paddocks. Ride/train horses.

  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Crime & Justice

University of Alberta Augustana Campus
Camrose, AB
04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Ancient And Medieval Studies, Sociology

University of Alberta Main Campus
Edmonton
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School
Sherwood Park, AB
06.2021

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Volunteer

Mayer Aquatic Centre - Swim Meet (QTY:5 - December 2021, February - June, 2022)

Volunteer for full day helping with lane timing, set up + take down, swimmer eliminations/withdraws, as well as organization of heats, and overall cleanliness throughout the day. 

CSL PLACEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR - SIFTON SCHOOL (SEPT 2022- PRESENT) Volunteer for Sifton school located in Camrose 4-5 hours weekly, creating mental health programs, instructing children in the classroom, developing trust and emotional skills with children in grades 1-3. 


Certification

Aquatics 101 - 2019

Water Safety Instructor Recert - October 11, 2021

National Lifeguard - Pool Recert - September 22, 2021

Lifesaving CPR Instructor/Examiner - November 19, 2021

Swim Instructor/Examiner - July 8, 2022

O2 Administration - November 7, 2021

Basic Life Support - November 7, 2021

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C - October 21, 21

Youth Leader - July 8, 2022

Certified Pool & Spa Operator - Pool Operator 1 & 2 - June 10, 2022

National Lifeguard Instructor - March 12, 2023



Timeline

Lifeguard II & Instructor II - Back-up Supervisor

Beaumont Sport And Recreation Centre
11.2022 - Current

Lifeguard I & Instructor 1

Mayer Aquatic Centre
08.2021 - 03.2023

Equine Stables Part Time ( Split Shift)

Mistal Wind Meadows
07.2021 - 08.2021

Equine Stables Labourer

Carousel Ridge
08.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Crime & Justice

University of Alberta Augustana Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Ancient And Medieval Studies, Sociology

University of Alberta Main Campus

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School
Amy Minken