Glen Smith
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Current Bachelor of Psychology Studies with Human Services student at Trinity Western University (completion in December 2027) with 2+ years of experience in teaching and talking with children working as a swim instructor.
Collaborated with students in behavioral psychology labs to develop experiments. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills and attention to problem solving developed through 3 years of vigorous lifeguard first-aid training and the managing and organizing of swim lesson plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City of Coquitlam
Coquitlam, British Columbia
12.2022 - Current
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of the pool.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Strata
Coquitlam, British Columbia
05.2022 - Current
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels and created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each class.
Dishwasher
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
Coquitlam, British Columbia
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Followed proper procedures to clean large and unwieldy kitchen supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major With Human Services
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC12-2027
Skills
- Effective Problem Solving
- Supportive Team Dynamics
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
- Canadian National Lifeguard, 02/01/24
- Swim Instructor - Swim for Life (SI), 10/01/24
- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), 12/01/22
- Standard First Aid (SFA), 10/01/23
- Bronze Cross, 06/01/18
- Bronze Medallion, 12/01/16
Volunteer Experience
- Water safety instructor, Canadian Red Cross, Port Coquitlam, BC, 02/01/19, 12
- Leisure Buddies, City of Port Coquitlam Leisure Buddies, Port Coquitlam, BC, 08/01/19, 8
- Sea Cadets Fundraising, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Port Moody, BC, 09/01/17, 01/01/20
- Port Coquitlam Leisure Pool opening day, City of Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, BC, 07/01/19, 5
- Club Freedom, City Reach Care Society, Coquitlam, BC, 12/01/20, 02/01/21, 10
Timeline
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City of Coquitlam
12.2022 - Current
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Strata
05.2022 - Current
Dishwasher
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Canadian National Lifeguard, 02/01/24
- Swim Instructor - Swim for Life (SI), 10/01/24
- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), 12/01/22
- Standard First Aid (SFA), 10/01/23
- Bronze Cross, 06/01/18
- Bronze Medallion, 12/01/16
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major With Human Services
Trinity Western University
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