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Colin Richardson

Encinitas

Summary

Professional with strong background in water safety management. Skilled in risk assessment, emergency response, and staff training. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability. Focused on delivering results and ensuring safety standards are met.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Water Safety Supervisor

Kelly Slater Wave Company
01.2021 - Current
  • Work as a Water Safety Supervisor, Lifeguard, EMT, and Rescue Watercraft Operator. Also as a surf coach and hospitality worker for a private wave pool facility owned by the World Surf League.
  • Ensured the safety of patrons by enforcing pool rules and responding promptly to emergency situations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for the aquatic facility.
  • Supervised a team of 5+ lifeguards during each shift, ensuring proper coverage at all times.

Golf Instructor /Greenskeeper

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
01.2019 - Current

Worked on maintenance team cutting cups, positioning teeboxes, and maintaining golf course

Worked with 25+ kids, helping with introduction to golf and instruction on basics of golf

Club fitting and gripping

Lifeguard 1

City of Solana Beach
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Performed rescue operations in response to distressed swimmers in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Provided medical assistance as needed to injured persons until emergency services arrived on the scene.
  • Enforced local ordinances, rules, and regulations related to beach activities.
  • Communicated with other lifeguards regarding swimming area conditions and emergency situations.
  • Conducted daily inspections of lifeguard equipment such as buoys, tubes, first aid kits.
  • Educated visitors about ocean environment conservation efforts and practices.
  • Participated in weekly in-service training and maintained fitness level necessary to perform physical tasks for water rescues.
  • Carried out full range of specialized surf rescue tasks, performed water rescues using jet-skis and rescue boats and executed prescribed emergency action correctly and quickly upon accidents.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Institute of Healthcare Inc

High School Diploma -

La Costa Canyon High School
Encinitas, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • First Aid, American Red Cross CPR Certified
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Rescue Watercraft Operator
  • Water Rescue Procedures
  • High level Hospitality service catering to high profile guests
  • Customer relationships
  • Supervisor for staff of 10 employees
  • Scheduling and supervising daily work tasks of employees
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Patience and empathy
  • Public safety awareness
  • Lifesaving techniques
  • Adaptive communication
  • Equipment inspection

Projects and Certifications

Water Safety Specialist for International Surfing Association in El Salvador, U.S Open of surfing in Huntington Beach, and for T.V Commercials including a government Navy Seal T.V commercial.

Interests

Golf, Surfing, active lifestyle



Timeline

Water Safety Supervisor

Kelly Slater Wave Company
01.2021 - Current

Lifeguard 1

City of Solana Beach
05.2020 - 07.2022

Golf Instructor /Greenskeeper

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
01.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

La Costa Canyon High School

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Institute of Healthcare Inc
Colin Richardson