Coby Sadeh
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Highly experienced National Lifeguard and First Aid Instructor/ Instructor Trainer with a strong background in delivering advanced leadership certifications, supervising large instructional teams, and ensuring high standards of safety and skill development. Currently the owner and operator of a successful swim academy and an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society of Canada, with hands-on experience training instructors, managing staff, and teaching courses of up to 20 candidates at a time. Known for being a clear communicator, strong leader, and adaptable educator who can tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, including students on the autism spectrum. Brings a professional, organized, and student-centered approach to aquatic education, with a proven ability to balance instructional excellence, administrative responsibilities, and mentorship in fast-paced environments
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Advisor
Benchmark Consulting
Toronto, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted year-long research and provided strategic advice to Benchmark leadership, implementing strategies and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Developed innovation workshops for Benchmark staff to analyze industry trends, share insights, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Collaborated in TMU Business Management program to secure advising work placement through Entrepreneurship major.
Owner, Operator
Coby’s Swim Academy
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, driving management and strategic initiatives.
- Managed 8 staff while teaching advanced leadership courses to enhance team skills.
- Advertise, book clients, and pay staff
- An affiliate with the Lifesaving Society of Canada
NLS, First Aid Instructor, Instructor Trainer
Aqua Kids Swim School
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching Advanced leadership certification courses
- Teaching courses of up to 20 people
- Teaching content that required advanced knowledge and skill
President
Hillel Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed a leadership team of 20 students
- Helped run programs/events of up to 100 people. I was also in charge of booking spaces, allocating funding, and working out internal logistics. We ran over 20 events in the school year.
- I was the main contact to the student union and the university presidents office. I advocated and represented the 1000+ Jewish students at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Represented the broader Hillel organization and community at events through speeches and tabling.
Lifeguard, Instructor
Jewish Community Centre
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Lifeguard
- Advanced Leadership Instructor
NlS, First Aid Instructor. Instructor Trainer
Madeleine's Rainbow Swim School
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught advanced leadership certification courses, enhancing participants' skills and knowledge
- Developed and delivered advanced content for leadership courses, improving course relevance and effectiveness
- Taught courses for groups of up to 20, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment
Supervisor, Instructor
Felix’s Swim School
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised and oversaw over 500 swimming students, managed a team of 20 instructors, determined the success of all 500 students
- Taught swim and leadership courses
Instructor, Lifeguard, Supervisor
Aquatics Academy
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Taught swimming lessons, Bronze Medallion/cross courses
- Lifeguard
- Supervised the pool
Ski Instructor
Snowhawks Ski School
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked as an advanced level 2 ski instructor
- Taught Ski lessons to large groups of students
- Had to adapt lessons on the spot based on weather conditions/terrain while managing the safety and enjoyment of my students
Ski Instructor
Uplands Ski School
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked as an advanced level 2 ski instructor
- Taught Ski lessons to large groups of students
- Had to adapt lessons on the spot based on weather conditions/terrain while managing the safety and enjoyment of my students
Deli Worker
Grecos Food Centre
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Served customers food/deli
- Dealt with customers as well as working in close quarters with other co workers
- Heavily client facing
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurship
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON 09.2022 - 02.2026
Skills
- Good communicator
- Collaborate well with others
- Extremely motivated/hardworking
- Entrepreneurial
- Quick learner
- Strong leader
- Good at managing lot's of people/tasks
Awards/Certifications
- First Aid, Bronze, National lifeguard Instructor and Examiner Certification (Lifesaving Society of Canada). Swim, Lifesaving, First Aid, National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification (Lifesaving Society of Canada)
- Level 1 and 2 Ski Instructor Certification (Ski Instructor Alliance Canada)
- Vaughan Small Business Grant Award ($3000) (Vaughan Summer Company)
Volunteer/additional experience
- B'nai Brith Canada - Packaging and delivering Food boxes to the elderly Jewish members of my community
- Best Buddies Canada - President of the club at my high school where students got the opportunity to volunteer with the special needs students
- Sha'ar Tzedek Hospital - Fundraised money as a telephone operator to raise money for a hospital in Israel
- Specialized in teaching swim to students on the autism spectrum
Timeline
Business Advisor
Benchmark Consulting
09.2025 - Current
President
Hillel Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurship
Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2022 - 02.2026
NlS, First Aid Instructor. Instructor Trainer
Madeleine's Rainbow Swim School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Supervisor, Instructor
Felix’s Swim School
09.2022 - 03.2023
Owner, Operator
Coby’s Swim Academy
03.2022 - Current
Lifeguard, Instructor
Jewish Community Centre
02.2022 - 06.2024
NLS, First Aid Instructor, Instructor Trainer
Aqua Kids Swim School
01.2022 - Current
Instructor, Lifeguard, Supervisor
Aquatics Academy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Deli Worker
Grecos Food Centre
08.2021 - 01.2022
Ski Instructor
Snowhawks Ski School
12.2019 - 03.2022
Ski Instructor
Uplands Ski School
12.2019 - 03.2022