Lily Forsyth
Victoria,BC
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor III
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
05.2023 - Current
- As a Swim Instructor my role is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for swimmers of all ages, both individually and in a group setting in accordance with the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life curriculum.
Lifeguard Instructor
McKinnon Pool
09.2022 - Current
- As a Lifeguard with the University of Victoria my role includes safeguarding and educating patrons on water safety while maintaining cleanliness of the pool deck. As an instructor I facilitate safe and engaging beginner and intermediate adult swim lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life curriculum.
Lifeguard Instructor II, Shift Supervisor
Manluk Aquatic Centre
11.2020 - 08.2022
- As a Lifeguard Shift Supervisor my role was to safeguard and educate patrons on water safety. I was responsible for all lifeguard and attendant staff on shift. My tasks included scheduling breaks, conducting water chemical tests, opening and closing the facility, ensuring completion of maintenance tasks, and maintaining positive public relations with patrons.
Clothing Advisor
SportChek
09.2020 - 07.2021
- As a clothing advisor my tasks included engaging with customers, managing the change rooms, maintaining cleanliness of the floor and hanging stock.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Victoria
03.2026
Skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Fluent in French; speaking, writing, reading
References
- Elliot Carter - Coordinator, Aquatics, Informal Recreation, Dance, University of Victoria
250-721-8413, aquaticscoordinator@uvic.ca
- Cassie Truss - Permanent Part Time Lead, Gordon Head Recreation Centre
778-855-0782
- Tyler Bailer - Aquatics Director, Manluk Centre
780-335-2429, Tyler.Bailer@wetaskiwin.ca
Timeline
Swim Instructor III
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
05.2023 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor
McKinnon Pool
09.2022 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor II, Shift Supervisor
Manluk Aquatic Centre
11.2020 - 08.2022
Clothing Advisor
SportChek
09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Victoria
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