Amelia York
West Bridgford,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Lifeguard with 3 years' experience, building a career in leisure. I bring energy, organisation, and fun to every customer interaction. I've worked across operations, reception, bar service, and children's classes, developing strong people skills. Managing the pool daily — I stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions in a busy environment while keeping customer experience high. My ambition: grow into leisure management, leading as a manager staff want to work for and customers remember.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Lifeguard
David Lloyd Clubs
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
2023.08 - Current
I monitor pool safety, enforce rules, read the room to spot and prevent accidents before they escalate, and respond to all club emergencies. I engage with and supervise all ages and abilities, manage busy sessions, and take full ownership of our pool area.
Babysitter
Self-Employed
, Nottinghamshire
2021.06 - Current
I regularly provide children under 12 for various families, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. I plan engaging activities, manage mealtimes and bedtime routines, staying approachable and adaptable in unexpected situations to build trust with children and parents.
Volunteer
Parkrun
Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
2015.01 - 2023.05
I regularly volunteered at a local Parkrun, supporting runners of all abilities within my community. I have marshaled routes, managed timing, and encouraged participants — helping people thrive in and enjoy fitness.
Education
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Geograaphy
The West Bridgford School
Nottingham 2023.09 - 2025.08
GCSEs - 9 Subjects including: Business, Art, Spanish, and Advanced Sciences
The West Bridgford School
Nottingham 2021.09 - 2023.08
Skills
- Leadership – I am comfortable and confident in leading and engaging with groups of all ages, from pool sessions and swim lesson, to children's parties and regular babysitting
- Customer Service – I consistently deliver excellent customer service, recognised through Employee of the Month and continuous positive feedback from my management team I also pride myself on my ability to form good relationships with any demographic of the public
- Responsibility - In addition to my EFAW and NPLQ qualifications, I am trusted with extra responsibility in my role as 'Health and Safety Champion' to uphold standards across multiple departments
- Creativity - Running my own baking blog and small business has provided me with a creative and adaptive approach to my organisational skills From concept to execution, its key for me to plan engaging content and find solutions on the spot
Certification
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification- Issued 29/06/2025
Emergency First Aid at Work- Issued 29/06/2025
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety- Issued 18/09/2025
Affiliations
- In my spare time I love to bake which motivated me to start my own business in lockdown. Over the past the past 5 years, I have fulfilled orders and catered for events of up to 300 people- helping me develop my marketing, budgeting and organisational skills.
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month – I was recognised just four months into my role at David Lloyd (my club's youngest employee to receive this award) for consistently going the extra mile and putting my energy towards a strong work ethic and initiative.
Health and Safety Champion – I have been selected for this role in recognition of my reliability and attention to detail. I hold extra responsibility for ensuring departments beyond my own meet health and safety standards, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and escalating through the appropriate channels where needed.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Geograaphy
The West Bridgford School
2023.09 - 2025.08
Lifeguard
David Lloyd Clubs
2023.08 - Current
GCSEs - 9 Subjects including: Business, Art, Spanish, and Advanced Sciences
The West Bridgford School
2021.09 - 2023.08
Babysitter
Self-Employed
2021.06 - Current
Volunteer
Parkrun
2015.01 - 2023.05