Zachaery Fox
Toronto,ON
Summary
Watchful Lifeguard trained in observing the water to ensure the safety of swimmers. Knowledgeable about lifeguard operations, safety guidelines, CPR and first aid. Conscientious individual consistently taking appropriate measures to prevent accidents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard/Teaching Instructor
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, ON
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels, leading to improved swimming ability
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons, ensuring the safety of guests
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety, advancing swimmers knowledge of Water Smart activities
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately, leading to a safe environment for guests
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times, rescuing multiple distressed swimmers
- Watched over swimmers to quickly respond to emergency situations resulting in several saved lives
- Monitored behaviours of guests for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations, avoiding accidents that may have resulted in serious injury
Lifeguard/Teaching Instructor
City of Beaconsfeild
Beaconsfield, QC
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to situations of distress, preventing and reacting to many emergency situations, maximizing the safety of occupants
- Observed sections of assigned zone of responsibility and cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, keeping the swimming environment hazard free
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels, avoiding potential illness among patrons
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured guests and administer first aid while providing follow up instructions to prevent further injury
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff keeping the swimming environment educational and enjoyable for all involved parties
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions supporting individual growth and development
- Taught and evaluated students on a weekly basis, adjusting lessons to incorporate improvements using the Olympic Way swimming program's guidelines, resulting in the advancement of swimmers
Team Member
Computer Science Jetball Project
Beaconsfield, QC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented a device called the Jetball, addressing a need for the device in the school's gym class
- Utilized CAD software to model the Jetball and produced it using multiple 3D printers, maximizing the product quality
- Operated in a team of 10 members to further innovate and market the design to other schools, leading to an increased number of sales
- Communicated with the team in a professional manner at all times, ensuring the team environment stayed positive at all times
Nautical Centre Customer Service Representative
Vivaction
Pincourt, QC
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided friendly and helpful service to guests ensuring customers felt valued and respected
- Set up guests with all necessary non-motorized boating equipment and gave instructions to promote safety and prevent accidents from occurring on the water
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining a calm, friendly demeanour at all times, representing the company in a professional manner
- Took responsibility for personal items of guests using lockers while they were on the water returning the items upon request, preventing the loss of items during on-water activities
- Patrolled water with Vivactions motor boat to check on guests using equipment providing assistance where needed, preventing boats from getting caught in the strong current
Assistant Lifeguard
Vivaction
Mont-Tremblant, QC
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked at multiple locations both beach and pool environments providing lifeguarding services to guests ensuring their safety at all times
- Maintained constant surveillance of water to appropriately react to emergency situations performing rescues and follow up education procedures when needed, resulting in the safety and education of rescued swimmers
- Conveyed rules and expectations to guests consistent with facility policies and procedures, resulting in a hazard free swimming environment
- Prioritized and organized tasks to effectively accomplish daily goals, enhancing the efficiency of daily opperation
- Worked reliably and expeditiously to set up and take down lifeguarding such as spinal boards, rescue boards and other rescue equipment leading to an efficient work environment
- Monitored environment for hazardous weather such as thunderstorms, warning guests to exit the water when necessary preventing injury
- Used radio communications with coworkers to rotate positions while maintaining the safety of guests
- Cooperated respectfully with the Head Lifeguard at all times showing utmost proffessionallism
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering + PEY Co-op -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-2029
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School
Newmarket, ON06-2024
High School Diploma -
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield, QC06-2023
Skills
- Responsible and Reliable
- Punctual
- Self-Motivated
- Acts calm and efficiently in an emergency
- Cooperative
- Critical thinker
Accomplishments
Competitive Swimming
- Top Swimmer Performance Award
- Aquatic Club Top Ten Award
- Biggest Improvement Award
- Continues to pursue physical fitness
Academic
- Science Department Highest Average Award Bursary
Certification
- National Lifeguard - Pool
- Bronze Cross
- Bronze Medallion
- Bronze Star
- Standard First Aid
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-B
- WHMIS Certification
- High Five Certification
- Boating license
References
- Daniel Morson - dmorson@newmarket.ca
- Jaclyn Lotto - jaclynlotto@newmarket.ca
- Padideh Safdari - psafdari@newmarket.ca
- Annie Bouthillier - annie.bouthillier@beaconsfield.ca
- Kiley Osborne - kiley.osborne@beaconsfield.ca
- Mélanie Lacroix - mlacroix@vivaction.ca
Timeline
Lifeguard/Teaching Instructor
Town of Newmarket
08.2023 - 09.2024
Team Member
Computer Science Jetball Project
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lifeguard/Teaching Instructor
City of Beaconsfeild
06.2022 - 07.2023
Nautical Centre Customer Service Representative
Vivaction
07.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Lifeguard
Vivaction
07.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School
High School Diploma -
Beaconsfield High School
- National Lifeguard - Pool
- Bronze Cross
- Bronze Medallion
- Bronze Star
- Standard First Aid
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-B
- WHMIS Certification
- High Five Certification
- Boating license
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering + PEY Co-op -
University of Toronto
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