Lifeguard Resume Sample

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Lifeguard with five years keeping swimmers safe at beaches and aquatic centres on Australia's Gold Coast. Combines the constant, disciplined vigilance the job demands with the fitness and nerve to act decisively in an emergency — scanning the water, preventing trouble before it starts, and performing rescues and first aid when seconds count. Performed several water rescues and was promoted to senior lifeguard and trainer. Watches and patrols swimming areas, enforces safety rules, performs rescues and first aid, educates the public on water safety, and trains junior lifeguards. Vigilant, fit and calm under pressure. Looking for a lifeguard or aquatics-supervisor role with a facility that takes water safety seriously.

Work Experience

Gold Coast Aquatics - Gold Coast, Australia

Senior Lifeguard January 2019 to Present 7 years & 7 months

Keep swimmers safe at busy beaches and pools, combining constant vigilance with the nerve to act in an emergency.
Performed several water rescues and was promoted to senior lifeguard and trainer of the team.
Watch and patrol the water with disciplined surveillance, spotting and preventing trouble before it becomes a rescue.
Perform rescues and first aid when seconds count, staying calm and decisive when someone is in real danger.
Enforce safety rules firmly but fairly, keeping a busy aquatic environment safe for everyone using it.
Educate the public on water safety and train junior lifeguards, raising the safety standard across the whole team.