Bhim Pandya
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Trainer
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2020.09 - Current
- Designed, developed, and delivered program-specific training for senior staff, leaders, and volunteers
- Trained staff on organizational policies, regulations, and emergency response procedures
- Simulated aquatic emergencies, provided constructive feedback, and coached staff on administrative paperwork
- Administered First Aid and First Alert training, coordinated training logistics, and maintained training records.
Pool Manager
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2018.04 - Current
- Supervised a team of 24 Swim Instructors in a unionized environment
- Ensured program compliance with legislation, health and safety regulations, and organizational policies
- Managed facility and program staff levels, addressing staff accessibility and equity concerns
- Conducted staff training, mediated conflicts, and provided leadership during aquatic emergencies
- Planned and organized special events for team building
- Performed pool maintenance duties, including chemistry tests and balancing.
Swimming Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and Examiner
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2011.09 - Current
- Conducted exams meeting Lifesaving Society and other certifying agency standards
- Administered emergency procedures, communicated exam results, and engaged with parents and participants
- Tailored lesson plans for effective teaching and provided a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2017
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Course Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Oversight
- First Aid
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
- Emergency First Aid Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Examiner - Bronze Reappointment, 03/07/25
- Examiner - Standard First Aid Reappointment, 03/07/25
- Lifesaving Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Standard First Aid Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Swim Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C, 03/04/26
- Examiner - Standard First Aid, 10/11/24
- National Lifeguard - Pool Recert, 09/24/24
Timeline
Staff Trainer
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2020.09 - Current
Pool Manager
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2018.04 - Current
Swimming Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and Examiner
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division
2011.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
University of Toronto
- Emergency First Aid Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Examiner - Bronze Reappointment, 03/07/25
- Examiner - Standard First Aid Reappointment, 03/07/25
- Lifesaving Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Standard First Aid Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Swim Instructor Recert, 03/07/25
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C, 03/04/26
- Examiner - Standard First Aid, 10/11/24
- National Lifeguard - Pool Recert, 09/24/24
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