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Yalda Alizadeh

Burnaby

Summary

Eager lifeguard/swim instructor always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard /Swimming Instructor

YMCA
03.2023 - Current
  • 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
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions

Beach Lifeguard

Lifesaving Society
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lifesaving techniques through continuous professional development initiatives and certifications renewals
  • Enhanced swimmer safety through vigilant monitoring of beach activities and enforcing beach regulations
  • Streamlined communication among team members by utilizing walkie-talkies or hand signals during high-pressure situations
  • Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities such as alcohol use
  • Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress and dangerous animal activity

Lifeguard

Arike Iranian
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • 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
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress
  • Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress

Skills

  • Swim Instruction
  • CPR and AED training
  • Safety training
  • Water rescue techniques
  • Safety Oversight
  • First Aid
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Bonding

Languages

English
Full Professional
Farsi
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Lifesaving Instructor

BC, 11/2024


Swimming Instructor

BC, 02/2023


Standard First Aid CPR LVL C

BC, 11/2022


National Lifeguard

BC, 12/2022


National Lifeguard Waterfront

BC, 05/2024

Timeline

Beach Lifeguard

Lifesaving Society
05.2024 - 09.2024

Lifeguard /Swimming Instructor

YMCA
03.2023 - Current

Lifeguard

Arike Iranian
01.2020 - 02.2022
Yalda Alizadeh