Brooklyn Dicks
Channel-Port aux Basques,Newfoundland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Knowledgeable about lifeguard operations, safety guidelines and CPR and first aid. Passionate about helping others, instilling proper skating technique and team morale in students from children to young adults.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Town of Port aux Basques
Channel-Port Aux Basques
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Cashier duties
NCCP Skating Coach
Port aux Basques Skating Club
Channel-Port Aux Basques
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented skating drills to improve athletes' technical skills.
- Provided individualized instruction to help athletes reach their maximum potential.
- Assessed athlete performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Maintained a positive and motivating environment for athletes during practices and competitions.
- Communicated with parents about the progress of their children in skating sessions.
- Demonstrated proper technique, form, and safety protocols for all skating exercises.
- Created lesson plans according to the needs of each athlete based on skill level.
- Instructed athletes on how to properly warm-up before practice or competition.
- Motivated skaters by providing positive reinforcement when they achieved success.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.James Regional High School
Channel Port Aux Basques06-2024
National Coaching Certification Program (Regional)
Skate Canada
01-2023
National Coaching Certification Program Canskate
Skate Canada
01-2022
National Lifeguard
Lifesaving Society
01-2021
Bachelor of Science -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NLSkills
- Group and individual lesson planning
- Parental Communication
- Competition Preparation
- Team-building activities
- Problem-Solving
- Safety oversight
- Emergency Response
- Swim Instruction
- First Aid CPR-C
- Pool operations
- Group and individual instruction
- Water Sampling
- Lifeguard procedures
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
Affiliations
- A member of the Saints female volleyball team (2016 - present)
- A member of the PABSC Synchronized skating team, Gateway Gliders (2012 - 2024)
- A member of the PABSC Star skaters (2009 - 2024)
- A member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Skating team
- A member of the PAB minor hockey association
- Volunteer, Port aux Basques Skating Club
- Volunteer, Relay for Life
Certification
- First aid CPR-C
- National Lifeguard
- Bronze Star, Medallion & Cross certification
- NCCP (National coaching certification program) Regional
- NCCP Canskate
- Respect in Sports
- Code of Ethics: Coaches
- Babysitting course
Accomplishments
- Represented Newfoundland and Labrador at the Atlantic Canada Skating Championships singles category
- Represented Newfoundland and labrador at the PEI Synchro Championships team event, earning first place
- Saints volleyball VolleyWest champions
- Several PABSC Figure skating awards based on individual performance including Junior Bronze Starskate Champion, Senior bronze Starskate Champion, Most Spirited and Artistry on Ice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NCCP Skating Coach
Port aux Basques Skating Club
10.2022 - 04.2024
Lifeguard
Town of Port aux Basques
06.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
St.James Regional High School
National Coaching Certification Program (Regional)
Skate Canada
National Coaching Certification Program Canskate
Skate Canada
National Lifeguard
Lifesaving Society
Bachelor of Science -
Memorial University of Newfoundland