Lifeguard

Lead Lifeguard — Lagoon Cove Water Park

Sarasota, FL | May 2023 – Present

• Supervised a team of 18 lifeguards, scheduling shifts and conducting weekly emergency response drills to improve emergency action plan activation time by 15%.
• Monitored a 50,000-square-foot wave pool and aquatic facilities serving 2,500+ daily visitors, maintaining zero safety incidents over a 3-year period.
• Managed water chemistry testing and filtration systems across 4 commercial pools, maintaining a 100% compliance record with Florida Department of Health sanitation codes.
• Led 8 active water rescues and administered first aid/CPR in 14 medical situations, coordinating with emergency medical services to reduce response handoff times by 4 minutes.

Lifeguard — Sarasota Community Center

Sarasota, FL | June 2021 – May 2023

• Patrolled lap pools, diving wells, and splash zones serving 400+ members daily, executing 6 water rescues and 18 minor first aid interventions.
• Conducted 120+ water safety inspections of facility safety equipment, resulting in a 25% reduction in equipment wear-and-tear replacement costs.
• Taught swim instruction classes to 80+ community members of all ages, increasing swim safety competency and class enrollment by 35%.
• Assisted in maintaining daily log documentation for water pH, chlorine levels, and water clarity checks across 3 pool zones, resolving 15 chemistry variances.

Water Rescue, Surveillance, First Aid, CPR & AED administration, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), Pool Chemistry & pH Balancing, Filtration Systems, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Team Leadership, Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, Scanning Protocols, Crowd Control

Water Safety Education Initiative

Role: Lead Instructor & Coordinator

Tools: American Red Cross Curriculum, Canva, Google Workspace, AED Training Units

Designed and implemented a community water safety program for 150+ local families, decreasing pool-related safety incidents by 40% during the summer season.

Aquatic Facility Audit & Overhaul

Role: Safety Committee Member

Tools: LaMotte Test Kits, OSHA Standards, Incident Log Software

Audited safety signage, chemical storage, and emergency equipment across 3 facilities, correcting 14 compliance gaps and reducing insurance liability premiums by 8%.

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (2021)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (2022)
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) – National Swimming Pool Foundation (2023)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Bilingual)
• Volunteer Work: Volunteer rescue diver for regional marine conservation projects (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice