Kate Zimmerman
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Paramedic student with hands-on training in emergency medical care. Adept at working under high-pressure situations to provide critical care and ensure patient safety. Strong communicator with a commitment to delivering compassionate care and maintaining professional standards. Eager to leverage clinical skills and knowledge to support a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatic Manager
YMCA Of Three Rivers
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed everyday operations of pool. Including program scheduling, staff scheduling, and leadership scheduling.
- Conducted and planned in-service trainings, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan all aquatic programs.
- Managed the hiring of all aquatic staff. Conducted interviews, pre-screens, and skill screenings.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations. Engaged in many meaningful coaching conversations.
- Oversaw all swimming lessons and assured all aquatic programs were held to the operating high quality and safety protocols.
- Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity in both pools and whirlpools and took steps to maintain chemicals at optimal levels.
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
Head Lifeguard
YMCA Of Three Rivers
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Lead many different aquatic programs including open swims and swimming lessons.
- Offered direct administrative support to the aquatic supervisor.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
Aquatic Team Lead
Laurier Brantford YMCA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards and swim instructors on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation during swimming lessons
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction during swimming lessons.
- Monitored assigned areas for unsafe activity and took corrective actions.
- Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
Education
Diploma - Paramedicine
Oxford College
Burlington09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society
Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2021
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Accident Prevention
- Emergency Response
Certification
Standard First Aid with CPR C Instructor, December 2025
Standard First Aid with CPR C, May 2027
G License
National Lifeguard, February 2025
Lifesaving Instructor, February 2025
Timeline
Aquatic Manager
YMCA Of Three Rivers
07.2022 - 05.2024
Aquatic Team Lead
Laurier Brantford YMCA
06.2019 - 03.2020
Head Lifeguard
YMCA Of Three Rivers
01.2018 - 07.2022
Diploma - Paramedicine
Oxford College
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society
Wilfrid Laurier University
Standard First Aid with CPR C Instructor, December 2025
Standard First Aid with CPR C, May 2027
G License
National Lifeguard, February 2025
Lifesaving Instructor, February 2025
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