David Pretorius
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
My Name is David Pretorius and I am currently completing my degree in business management with a foundation year. I am a Recreational Assistant at Freedom Leisure in Guilford, Surrey, with extensive experience in managing leisure centre operations and ensuring pool safety. This Demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills, applying first aid procedures confidently during dry and westside incidents. I I have Proven my ability to lead teams effectively, maintain high hygiene standards, and manage bookings efficiently. I Hold NPLQ and First Aid qualifications. I am committed to reliability and punctuality while identifying hazards and implementing pool rules. My overall career goal is to continue enhancing operational efficiency and safety within recreational facilities.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Assistant
Freedom Leisure
Guilford, Surrey
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered deep-water rescue techniques during shifts with practiced positioning.
Applied first aid procedures confidently across water and land incidents.
Built friendly team routines by earning managers' trust and recognition. - Developed strong work ethic while engaging customers through respectful, friendly communication.
- Manage leisure centre operations day-to-day while maintaining safe swimming environments.
- Managed bookings for recreational facilities, ensuring efficient use of spaces and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in recreational areas to uphold high hygiene standards.
- Mopped poolside areas and thoroughfares regularly, minimising risk of slips and trips.
- Scanned physical and digital tickets to prevent unauthorised entry.
- Attended to minor injuries using first aid, reporting incidents as required.
- Evacuated indoor spaces in orderly fashion for crowd control.
- Logged accidents and incidents quickly and accurately, detailing outcomes for future reference.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management with foundation year
University of Reading
Reading2030
A-Levels - Applied science, Sport and Business
Woking collage
Surrey 2026
GCSEs -
St John the Baptist
Surrey 2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- First aid
- Pool safety
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- My NPLQ qualification
- First Aid Qualification
- Punctuality
- First aid and CPR
- Following instructions
- Reliability
- Hazard identification
- Team Leadership
- Cleaning protocols
- Pool rules implementation
- Time efficiency
Languages
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Certification
- I have completed a DBS check
- had a sports scholarship
- Academic rewards
Interests
- One of my hobbies is that I enjoy playing football Often my friends and I will go down to the local leisure centre and play 5 aside for most of the day
- I enjoy films and series while spending time with family
Timeline
Recreational Assistant
Freedom Leisure
12.2024 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management with foundation year
University of Reading
A-Levels - Applied science, Sport and Business
Woking collage
GCSEs -
St John the Baptist