DENIZ SINEM ERTURK
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Sports Specialist + Aquatics Supervisor + Sports Administrator + Research Assistant + Sports Trainer + Lifelong Athlete + Learner
"Anyone can manage, but only a few can lead with passion, empathy, and wisdom."
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatic Leader
City of Vancouver - Vancouver Park Board
03.2022 - Current
- Instruct all age groups and swim/aquafit (Shallow, Deep, ROM) classes at various competency levels including lifesaving programs
- Develop instruction programs for varied levels of swimmers and to organize and lead staff in service training
- Direct, check and participate in the work of staff engaged in aquatic instruction, lifeguarding, maintenance, custodial, and cashiering/clerical tasks
- Training and evaluating work of staff engaged in aquatic services
- Examine and mark swimmers for proficiency and to maintain related class records
- Maintains control of uniforms, keys, first aid supplies, radios and other equipment used for indoor pool operations
- Coordinates and administers a variety of courses and in-services to provide training for lifeguards
- Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluations of programs
- Prepares publicity material for the promotion of programs or events in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team
- In consultation with the staff, the general public, special interest groups, and the overall assessment of public needs; makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of recreation programs and events
- Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relations with staff, public and user groups.
Health Attendant II
City of Vancouver - Arts, Culture and Community Services
04.2020 - Current
- Overseen the operations of the Health Centre
- Performed and maintained a variety of administrative records
- Trained, supervised and scheduled volunteers
- Worked collaboratively with the Security staff to ensure Centre Rules of Conduct and Health Centre policies and procedures are being observed by patrons.
Lifeguard - Aquafit Instructor - Swim Instructor
City of Vancouver - Vancouver Park Board
06.2018 - Current
- Swim instruction, pool supervision, maintenance and emergency medical care
- Facilitated safe community recreation for everyone through integration, inclusion, and participation in aquatic recreation
- Taught Shallow and Deep Aqua Fitness group classes to a range of participant levels up to 70 people
- Taught swim skills to all age groups and all levels of swimming, including specialized areas of instruction (Group, Private, Parent-Tot and School Board Swim Lessons)
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and providing detailed report cards for students regarding swimming evaluations
- Supervised of all visitors, educated public about aquatic safety by enforcing regulations and worked under pressure when required to react quickly to first aid and water rescues
- Performed clerical/cashiering, events, routine facility maintenance and other related duties as required.
Head Lifeguard / Fitness Instructor
YWCA - Health and Fitness
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Monitor and maintain Lifeguard schedule, arranging subs when required
- Provide excellent role modelling and be a resource for team members, providing additional training/mentoring for team members as needed
- Provide lifeguard back up for scheduled and unscheduled breaks
- Maintain Pool Office, making sure required materials for day to day operation are available, including, but not limited to: Pool Log Sheets, Incident Forms, Pool Chemicals, First Aid Supplies, Pool Safety Plan, SDS sheets, Stationary, etc
- Update flyers/promotion/whiteboard communication to members
- Review log sheets and report and/or follow up on any issues to Maintenance team and Manager/Supervisor
- Assisting the Aquatic Manager with: Interview/screen new Lifeguards
- Participate in the orientation of new lifeguards to the YWCA pool area, providing shadow shifts when required
- Provide input and participate in planning and facilitating of full and mini in-services, YWCA Swim Program Training and Aquatic Programming
- Provide input and assistance with lifeguards and bid schedule.
Lifeguard - Instructor
The Arbutus Club
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Safety and instruction of Club Members and guests using the Aquatic and Spa facilities during swim lessons, general swim times and special events
- First responder in case of an emergency and providing First Aid as needed throughout the Club
- Taught swimming, lifesaving and aquafit classes and worked with children.
Sports Specialist
Ozyegin University
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Reported to the Sport Centre Manager and was in charge of all Physical Education and Sports activities and lessons
- Administered operations in the Sport Centre (sports management, marketing, budgeting, accounting, website development, email correspondences)
- Aquatics Supervisor (Supervised lifeguard team, world-class swimming team, instructors, coaches + rentals + lessons + competitions + maintenance team + pool technicians)
- Developed, coordinated and implemented aquatics programs
- Administered University Sports Teams
- Participated European Universities Tennis and Swimming Championships as an administrator in Turkish National Team.
Research Assistant in Sport Education
Marmara University
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Collect research data through experimentation, surveys and the leading of focus groups
- Enter data into computer databases and other software
- Design experiments and focus groups to gather the collection of data as determined by the head of research
- Schedule appointments with test subjects through email and over the phone
- Perform administrative tasks.
Education
Continuing Business Studies -
UBC
Tourism Management and Administration -
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
06.2019
Master of Science with Thesis - Physical Education and Sports Teaching -
Marmara University
02.2013
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education and Sports Teaching -
Hacettepe University
06.2009
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Simultaneous Execution - Multitasking
- Visionary Leadership
- Adaptability
- Positive Attitude
- Time and Event Management
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, SPSS, Active Net Front Desk, Rental Facility, Programming, etc)
- Fluent in English with high academic scores in both IELTS and TOEFL Turkish languages
- Swimmer and Rower in National Team IRONMAN 703 World Championship Finisher
- Aquatic Fitness Instructor (BCRPA) Older Adult Fitness Instructor (BCRPA)
- Weight Training Instructor (BCRPA) Osteofit Instructor (BCRPA)
- Occupational First Aid Level 2 (St John Ambulance)
- BCRPA Pool Operator I
- National Lifeguard Instructor (Lifesaving Society)
- National Lifeguard-Pool National Lifeguard-Waterfront (Lifesaving Society)
- First Aid Instructor (Red Cross)
- Lifesaving Sport Coach (Lifesaving Society)
- Swimming Coach Level 1-2 (American Swimming Coaches Association)
- Rowing Coach Flatwater Kayak Coach (International Rowing Federation)
Others
- City of New Westminster - Aquafit Instructor
- City of Coquitlam - Advanced Aquatics Instructor
- LIT Aquatics - Advanced Aquatics Instructor
- City of Surrey - National Lifeguard Instructor - Volunteer
- City of Delta - National Lifeguard Instructor - Volunteer
- Water Works / BC Women's Hospital - Aquafit/Osteofit Instructor - Volunteer
- Lifesaving Society, BC - Sport Committee /Athlete Development and Engagement - Volunteer
Timeline
Aquatic Leader
City of Vancouver - Vancouver Park Board
03.2022 - Current
Head Lifeguard / Fitness Instructor
YWCA - Health and Fitness
11.2020 - 09.2022
Health Attendant II
City of Vancouver - Arts, Culture and Community Services
04.2020 - Current
Lifeguard - Aquafit Instructor - Swim Instructor
City of Vancouver - Vancouver Park Board
06.2018 - Current
Lifeguard - Instructor
The Arbutus Club
09.2017 - 06.2021
Sports Specialist
Ozyegin University
03.2013 - 08.2017
Research Assistant in Sport Education
Marmara University
03.2011 - 01.2013
Continuing Business Studies -
UBC
Tourism Management and Administration -
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
Master of Science with Thesis - Physical Education and Sports Teaching -
Marmara University
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education and Sports Teaching -
Hacettepe University
Similar Profiles
Scott SuffronScott Suffron
Arboriculture Technician at Vancouver Park BoardArboriculture Technician at Vancouver Park Board
Dustin ThorkelssonDustin Thorkelsson
Special Education Teacher at Vancouver School Board – Vancouver Alternative Secondary School - East Vancouver Education CentreSpecial Education Teacher at Vancouver School Board – Vancouver Alternative Secondary School - East Vancouver Education Centre
Ireland GoodwinIreland Goodwin
Ice Rink Attendant at City Of Vancouver - Board Of Parks And RecreationIce Rink Attendant at City Of Vancouver - Board Of Parks And Recreation
Dana KagisDana Kagis
Active Listener Coordinator at Growing Room Literary FestivalActive Listener Coordinator at Growing Room Literary Festival
Priyanka DheliaPriyanka Dhelia
Marketing Director at Net ImpactMarketing Director at Net Impact