Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer experience
Certification
Affiliations
Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Cole bains

7117 Veyaness Rd,BC

Summary

Proactive Lifeguard with four years of experience responding to medical and water safety emergencies. Trained in emergency and water rescue equipment, as well as: fire, missing person, gas leak, chemical spill and earth quake protocols. Strong communication skills to remain calm under stressful circumstances. With Criminal Justice education, it has expanded my knowledge in understanding how laws are made, helped keep confidentiality and to enforce the law.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

Panorama Rec Centre
03.2019 - Current
  • Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maintained rescue equipment in peak condition by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
  • Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
  • Prevented accidents by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting all pool patrons with courtesy and resolving any issues promptly and with positive attitude.

Swim Instructor

Panorama Rec Centre
03.2019 - Current
  • Resolved disputes, negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties, and deescalate conflicts.
  • Brought in emergency personnel and offered continuous care until arrival of authorities.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Trained new instructor in optimal behaviors and protective techniques.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
  • Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

Server

Brentwood Bay Lodge and Resort
08.2020 - Current
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Collaborate with staff to provide excellent service


Gas Station Attendant Supervisor

CO-OP Keating Gas Bar
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
  • Facilitated sales of services and goods.
  • Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.


Swim Coach

Sidney Piranhas
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Educated student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.

Education

2021 - Present - Criminal Justice

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

High School Diploma - French Immersion/Climbing Academy

Stelly's Secondary School
Saanichton, BC
05.2020

Skills

In my job experiences I have been able to become a strong team member, learn time management skills, acquired strong communication skills and have an outgoing personality

Volunteer experience

Swim Coach/Assistant, 09/2016 to 08/2018

Responsable for creating, developing and teaching the warm up/dry land to ages 5 to 8. I assist with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing young swimmers with strategies and stroke technique with an emphasis on safety. 




Certification

  • National Lifeguard
  • Standard First Aid
  • CPR-C
  • Swim Instructor -SI
  • Driver License Class 5
  • WIMIS
  • Serving It Right

Affiliations

2016 and 2017- two years in a row, received Volunteer Coach of the Year from the Sidney Piranhas Swim Club.2015, 2016 and 2017 - three years in a row, received Spirit Award for having a good attitude, team player and good role model.

Hobbies

Swim, workout, ocean swims 

References

Paiden Jenkinson: Assistant Aquatic Coordinator 

250-655-2183


Chad Vincent: Detective Sgt at Central Saanich Police 

250-896-1370

Timeline

Server

Brentwood Bay Lodge and Resort
08.2020 - Current

Swim Coach

Sidney Piranhas
09.2019 - 04.2020

Lifeguard

Panorama Rec Centre
03.2019 - Current

Swim Instructor

Panorama Rec Centre
03.2019 - Current

Gas Station Attendant Supervisor

CO-OP Keating Gas Bar
07.2018 - 08.2021

2021 - Present - Criminal Justice

Camosun College

High School Diploma - French Immersion/Climbing Academy

Stelly's Secondary School
Cole bains