Avery Kinsella
Whitehorse,YT
Summary
Qualified Instructor/Lifeguard with solid background in water safety and emergency response. Proven track record of maintaining safe environment for swimmers and performing successful rescues. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and collaborate with team members to ensure safety compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waterobics Instructor
City of Whitehorse
04.2024 - Current
- Instructs aquatic fitness classes
- Prepares workout plans
- Supervises class while providing feedback
- Mentors new instructors
- Observes and adopts new techniques from skilled instructors
Lifesaving Instructor
City of Whitehorse
07.2023 - Current
- Plan and prepare bronze level courses
- Distribute bronze level certifications
- Teach first aid and rescue skills
- Provide detailed feedback on student performance
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Field Worker
Softball Yukon
07.2023 - Current
- Pre-game field maintenance including chalking lines, leveling field, and mowing grass
- Post-game field maintenance including sweeping dugouts, garbage collecting, re-chalking lines
- Minor repairs to facility
- Light custodial work
Lifeguard
City of Whitehorse
04.2023 - Current
- Monitors pool users and enforces rules
- Performs light custodial maintenance and minor repairs to facility and equipment.
- Performs water tests and keeps maintenance records.
- Performs basic computer skills required for program registration and entering records, and assists with administrative duties as assigned.
- Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate.
- Works collaboratively with participants and aquatic staff to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Participates in training sessions as part of maintaining required certifications.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Prevents accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
Swim Instructor
City of Whitehorse
01.2023 - Current
- Instruct babies, toddlers, children and adults how to swim
- Plan and prepares lesson plans
- Distributes progress reports
- Manages groups of swimmers in a timely manner
- Uses teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and noodles to teach students.
- Adapts teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Assists in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Promotes a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
Minor Softball Coach
Softball Yukon
05.2021 - Current
- Plays games and work on skills
- Enforces fair play
- Teaches leadership, sportsmanship
- Boosts player motivation through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback
Babysitting
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Provide care to children
- Help with schoolwork if needed
- Prepare meals and snacks
Ski Coach
Whitehorse Nordic Centre
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Instructed skiers on proper ski technique
- Managed large groups of youth while out on the trails
- Ensured skiers are safe and following safety protocols
- Communicated effectively with skiers, family members, and other Nordic Centre Staff
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop practice plans and weekly schedules
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent injuries.
Minor Hockey Referee
Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association
09.2020 - 03.2020
- Enforce rules
- Ensure fair play
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School
Whitehorse, Yukon06.2025
Skills
- I work strongly with others
- I am self-motivated
- I am a natural leader
- I have strong critical thinking skills
- I am fluent in French and English
- I pay close attention to detail
- I often take on leadership roles
- I assume responsibility when unprompted with confidence
- I am a strong communicator
Accomplishments
- March 2020 | Stikine Region Science Fair Winner
- June 2022 | First Class Honors
- August 2022 | Canada Summer Games 2022
- January 2023 | Arctic Winter Games 2023
- June 2023 | Principals List
- Feb 2024 | Minister’s Award for Sport Excellence
- March 2024 | Arctic Winter Games 2024
- June 2024 | Academic Excellence
- July 2024 | Volleyball Canada Cup
- September 2024 | Ember Fire Academy
- March 2025 | Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals
- August 2025 | Canada Summer Games 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- December 2024 National Lifeguard Recertification
- November 2024 NCCP Certified Community Coach
- September 2024 Standard First Aid CPR/AED-C Recertification
- April 2024 Waterobics Instructor
- July 2023 Lifesaving Instructor
- May 2023 Class 5 Drivers License
- April 2023 National Lifeguard
- January 2023 WHMIS
- October 2022 Swim Instructor
- October 2022 Standard First Aid CPR/AED-C
- October 2022 YSAA referee
- July 2021 Bronze Cross
- July 2021 Bronze Medallion
- April 2018 Red Cross Babysitting Certificate
Timeline
Waterobics Instructor
City of Whitehorse
04.2024 - Current
Ski Coach
Whitehorse Nordic Centre
11.2023 - 03.2025
Lifesaving Instructor
City of Whitehorse
07.2023 - Current
Field Worker
Softball Yukon
07.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Whitehorse
04.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor
City of Whitehorse
01.2023 - Current
Minor Softball Coach
Softball Yukon
05.2021 - Current
Minor Hockey Referee
Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association
09.2020 - 03.2020
Babysitting
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School
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