Edwin Garcia-Morles
Compton
Summary
Experienced Lifeguard Instructor and Senior Lifeguard with a strong background in teaching lifeguarding skills, CPR/AED, and BLS. Proven track record of conducting regular drills and creating lesson plans that enhance theoretical knowledge and practical application. Skilled in assessing potential hazards, providing emergency medical response, and implementing water safety plans. Excellent communicator with a focus on teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail. I passed everything I needed to do in order to get my EMT cert I just need to take the NREMT in order to practice as one. I also have My S-130, L-180, S-190, ICS 100, and IS 700. I just started volunteering with LAIT911 Fire Corp.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Assistant
City of Long Beach
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts for special events, resulting in a well-staffed workforce able to meet event demands.
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Performed light custodial duties to provide clean and inviting facilities.
- Assisted with budget planning, tracking expenses, and reporting financial data to management for optimal resource allocation.
- Performed clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping duties to process participation fees and reconcile cash receipts daily.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Enhanced participant satisfaction by organizing and leading engaging recreational activities.
- Developed positive relationships with community organizations to promote partnerships in support of recreational programming.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
Lifeguard Instructor
Breakwater
06.2024 - Current
- Teach and train incoming students on Lifeguarding skills, CPR/AED, and BLS
- Conducted regular drills to ensure lifeguards were prepared for emergency situations
- Created lesson plans that incorporated both theoretical knowledge and practical application of lifesaving techniques
- Developed and implemented lifeguard training courses, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Evaluated student performance in practical exercises and provided feedback to improve their skills
- Instructed participants on how to use first aid kits correctly in order to respond quickly in an emergency situation
- Trained new instructors on the proper methods for teaching lifeguarding classes
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum
- Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management
Senior Lifeguard
Parks and Recreation City of Long Beach
06.2017 - Current
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
- Assessed potential hazardous conditions within the facility's aquatic environment
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters, testing chemical levels, vacuuming pools and emptying skimmer baskets
- Provided emergency medical response and life saving techniques to injured patrons in aquatic environment
- Prepared detailed reports following each shift outlining any incidents that occurred during the day
- Trained new hires in proper rescue techniques and emergency response protocol
- Developed and implemented water safety plans, policies and procedures for all swimming areas
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with supervisors, staff members, parents or guardians of children at the facility
- Mentored junior lifeguards in proper lifesaving skills, CPR and AED certification, first aid protocols and other essential duties of the role
- Provided customer service support by responding courteously to inquiries from guests visiting the facility
- Operated cash registers accurately during shift changes to ensure accurate record keeping
- Investigated complaints from patrons regarding service quality or safety concerns
- Assisted patrons with special needs requiring individual attention while in the pool area
- Responded quickly to accidents or incidents involving patrons by notifying appropriate personnel immediately
- Examined injured persons to administer first aid or CPR
- Rescued distressed persons in water using lifesaving techniques and equipment
- Conducted regular drills in order to stay prepared for any potential emergency situation
Education
Long Beach city college
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
Wilson high school
Long Beach, CA06.2017
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Swimming proficiency
- Injury prevention
- Public safety awareness
- Water rescue techniques
- AED operation
- Lifeguard training
- Oxygen administration
- Rescue equipment operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety procedures
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Student motivation and engagement
- Student engagement
Certification
- Lifeguard instructor
- Lifeguard First Aid/CPR/AED
- Water safety instructor
- EMT
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Diversity and inclusion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recreational Assistant
City of Long Beach
12.2024 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor
Breakwater
06.2024 - Current
Senior Lifeguard
Parks and Recreation City of Long Beach
06.2017 - Current
Long Beach city college
High School Diploma -
Wilson high school
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