Ariana Shala
London
Summary
Lifeguard and assistant netball coach with several years of experience working with children and young people in an active, supervised environment- currently studying Biosciences at the University of Liverpool. Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive environment where all children feel supported, involved, and confident to take part.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lifeguard
King's College School
Wimbledon, Merton
2023.10 - 2025.09
- Leant how to remain calm and focused under pressure while coordinating with team members
- Enforced pool rules to maintain swimmer safety and prevent incidents
- Maintained high attention to detail to identify and remove potential hazards before incidents occurred.
- Worked closely with colleagues to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all swimmers.
Lifeguard
4Leisure recruitment
2025.08 - Current
- Provided lifeguard cover across a range of pool environments, including leisure centres and private residential buildings
- Adapted quickly to different pool layouts, rules, and operating procedures
- Maintained high safety standards while working with new teams and unfamiliar settings
Netball assistant coach
Lets Play Netball (2021-23)/Boomboom Netball (2023
Wimbledon, Merton
2021.09 - 2025.08
- Assisted in coaching netball sessions for children aged 6–14 across regular training and holiday camps
- Supported the delivery of engaging drills and activities, adapting sessions to accommodate children with different abilities
- Worked with large groups of up to 50 children, ensuring sessions remained safe, inclusive, and well-organised
- Worked closely with lead coaches to create a positive environment where all participants felt encouraged to take part
Education
GCSEs - 10 subjects including math (9), English (9) and three sciences (9,9,9)
The Tiffin Girls' School
2018.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels - Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (B)
The Tiffin Girl's School
2023.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Biosciences
University of Liverpool
2025.09 -
Skills
- Emergency response and first aid
- Safeguarding and child supervision
- Coaching and activity leadership
- Group management and engagement
- Communication and teamwork
Affiliations
- Athletics, dance and team sports such as netball and handball
Certification
Level 1 netball coach
RLSS level 3 award in pool lifeguarding (Jul 2025 - Jul 2027)
FAA award in emergency first aid at work (Jul 2025 - Jul 2028)
Enhanced DBS (Jul 2025 - Jul 2028)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Biosciences
University of Liverpool
2025.09 -
Lifeguard
4Leisure recruitment
2025.08 - Current
Lifeguard
King's College School
2023.10 - 2025.09
A-Levels - Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (B)
The Tiffin Girl's School
2023.09 - 2025.06
Netball assistant coach
Lets Play Netball (2021-23)/Boomboom Netball (2023
2021.09 - 2025.08
GCSEs - 10 subjects including math (9), English (9) and three sciences (9,9,9)
The Tiffin Girls' School
2018.09 - 2023.06