Jessica Brolsma
Cochrane,AB
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor/Guard
City of Calgary
03.2023 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Adapted traditional recreational activities into inclusive programs, allowing individuals with physical limitations or special needs an opportunity to participate.
Swimming Instructor
K & K Swim School
06.2019 - Current
Outdoor Educator
Growing Roots Forest School
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Utilized experiential learning models to create memorable lessons that connected students with nature and instilled a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
- Strengthened relationships between schools and local environmental organizations by coordinating guest speakers and field trips that exposed students to real-world applications of outdoor education principles.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged participation from learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Head Lifeguard & Shift Supervisor/Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Spray Lakes Recreation Centre
06.2017 - 04.2020
Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Mount Royal Recreation Centre
05.2019 - 03.2020
Recreation Leader, Calgary Neighbourhoods
City of Calgary
09.2019 - 12.2019
Front Line Crew Member
Guys Cafe And Bakery
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste while ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Supported fellow crew members by assisting with additional tasks as needed, promoting teamwork and cooperation throughout the establishment.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
Health and Physical Education Physical Literacy Degree -
Mount Royal University Calgary
Calgary, AB03.2023
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive team player with the ability to work independently
- Self-motivated, results-orientated
- Eager and enthusiastic to take on responsibility
- Dedicated, dependable, honest, and understanding
- Kind, friendly, and compassionate
- Solid ability to step into unfamiliar territory and promptly adjust to changing work environment situations
- Patient and Undestanding
- Creative Thinker
Certification
- Red Cross Intermediate First Aid/CPR-C & AED
- Lifesaving Swim Instructor/Examiner
- Lifesaving CPR Instructor/Examiner
- Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer
- Alberta Sport Connection: Fundamental Movement Skills
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
- WHMIS certified
References
Available upon Request
Volunteer Experience
- Alberta Sport Connection: Fundamental Movement Skills' Certified
- Sport for Life' (S4L | Alberta Sport Connection) Volunteer (2018)
- Fireside Elementary School' Sports Day Volunteer (2018)
- CAPA' (Children's adapted physical activity program) volunteer
- Growing Roots Forest Preschool Cochrane' Volunteer
- Taking Strides' (Children's adaptive physical literacy program) volunteer
- St. Timothy's High School Track and Field Volunteer Coach
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Guard
City of Calgary
03.2023 - Current
Outdoor Educator
Growing Roots Forest School
10.2020 - 11.2021
Recreation Leader, Calgary Neighbourhoods
City of Calgary
09.2019 - 12.2019
Swimming Instructor
K & K Swim School
06.2019 - Current
Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Mount Royal Recreation Centre
05.2019 - 03.2020
Head Lifeguard & Shift Supervisor/Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Spray Lakes Recreation Centre
06.2017 - 04.2020
Front Line Crew Member
Guys Cafe And Bakery
03.2017 - 09.2019
Health and Physical Education Physical Literacy Degree -
Mount Royal University Calgary
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