Finn Cox
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record in safety oversight and team collaboration. Excelled at HRM Parks and Recreation by managing high-stress situations and ensuring water safety. Demonstrated strong client relations and hazard removal skills across diverse environments, including teaching and emergency response.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
HRM Parks and Recreation
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2021 - Current
- I worked as a lifeguard for the last three years, along with teaching both regular and inclusion lessons in the morning.
- I was assigned to Shubie Beach my first summer, and worked at Chocolate Lake the two summers after.
- At Chocolate Lake, I dealt with varying high-stress situations, including drownings, injuries, and numerous high-tension public disputes.
Demolition Laborer
Hickory Dickory Decks
Halifax, Nova Scotia
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Both demolished and repaired decks for the Hickory Dickory Decks Atlantic branch.
- Operated various hand and power tools including but not limited to saws, drills, wrenches.
Lifeguard
Wave Pool
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Taught swimming lessons to participants of varying ages.
Hockey Referee
Metro West Force Hockey League
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked as a hockey referee
- Responsible for officiating hockey games
Education
University - Biochem/Biology
Ottawa University
05-2027
High School -
Citadel High School
06.2023
Skills
- Safety oversight
- Hazard removal
- Water monitoring and rescue
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Strong client relations
Certification
- Oxygen Certification, 06/2022
- Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification, 06/2021
- Naloxone Certification, 06/2021
- Water Safety Instructor Certification, 06/2021
- National Lifeguarding Certification, 03/2021
- Bronze Cross Certification, 08/2020
- Pleasure craft license 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics Bowling League, 01/2017, 12/2020, Responsible for assisting athletes in participating in bowling including encouraging athletes and helping them to use the apparatus that enable them to be able to bowl.
- Sandwich Club, 01/2018, 12/2020, Responsibilities included assisting to make large numbers of bag lunches to be distributed to the homeless shelters in Halifax.
Timeline
Demolition Laborer
Hickory Dickory Decks
05.2024 - 07.2024
Lifeguard
Wave Pool
09.2021 - 12.2022
Lifeguard
HRM Parks and Recreation
06.2021 - Current
Hockey Referee
Metro West Force Hockey League
02.2021 - 04.2021
University - Biochem/Biology
Ottawa University
High School -
Citadel High School
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