Marc Toyata
Kelowna
Summary
I have accumulated over six years of professional experience as a lifeguard, serving in diverse aquatic settings. Over this period, I have progressed from an entry-level position to a supervisory role, augmenting my knowledge and skills. My tenure has exposed me to a wide array of scenarios, encompassing minor and major first-aid incidents, as well as work environments ranging from challenging to highly positive. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of lifeguarding operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard Instructor
John Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Lifeguard Supervisor
Anglican Church Of Kelowna
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Worked on Okanagan Lake which had me acquire new skills to guard effectively
Lifeguard
H2O Aquatic Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Learned the basics of Lifeguarding such as pool scanning, working with others, pool protocols, and building confidence as a guard.
- Learned time management and organization skills
- understood how to do complicated pool protocols like bulkhead moves and massive facility shut down and opening.
Education
No Degree - Health Science And Recreation
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC04.2025
High School Diploma -
Okanagan Mission Secondary
Kelowna, BC06.2019
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Vacuuming Skills
- Patron Support
- Sampling Techniques
- Stroke Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Lifeguard Procedures
- Pool Operations
Certification
Water Safety Instructor - June 2021
National Lifeguard - June 2022
Water Park Certification June -2021
CPR Level C/AED - 2022
YMCA Instructor Course - 2018
AOMA - 2021
I will provide any necessary documents provided for this job.
Timeline
Lifeguard Instructor
John Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard Supervisor
Anglican Church Of Kelowna
03.2020 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
H2O Aquatic Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
No Degree - Health Science And Recreation
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Okanagan Mission Secondary
Water Safety Instructor - June 2021
National Lifeguard - June 2022
Water Park Certification June -2021
CPR Level C/AED - 2022
YMCA Instructor Course - 2018
AOMA - 2021
I will provide any necessary documents provided for this job.
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