Jack Geddes
Felpham,West Sussex
Summary
I finished my A-Levels in June 2025 at Felpham Community College. Since then I've being working as a lifeguard 4-6 times a week to save money to travel parts of the world. While working as a lifeguard I have completed many online courses that come under my job role including my Safeguarding Level 2 any many more. As well as this I have also gone on to complete a Level 2 team leading course online in my time outside of education. I leave to go travelling on the 15th of January for just over 3 months as I visit Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan as this is something I've always wanted to do. Furthermore I'm really interested in getting into the apprenticeship route hoping to secure a spot for August/September time when apprenticeships typically begin. After being employed in a consistent job role from 15 the idea of going into a company and working while learning new skills and aiming towards a new qualification appeals to me a lot more than the idea of university. I'm a dedicated professional with expertise in lifeguard training and procedures, emergency response techniques, and water safety protocols. I can also demonstrates strong paediatric first aid training and public safety knowledge, ensuring a proactive approach to health and safety regulations. At work I tend to have high energy levels and effective customer interactions as well as team building goals and communication skills with other employees and customers as I'm committed to delivering exceptional customer service while solving problems efficiently on a daily basis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lifeguard
Freedom Leisure
Felpham, West Sussex
06.2024 - Current
- Undertook regular professional development training to stay updated on lifesaving techniques.
- Coordinated with other lifeguards for efficient work flow during peak hours.
- Inspected safety equipment regularly, ensuring readiness at all times.
- Provided first aid for minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Ensured safety of swimmers by diligent monitoring of pool activities.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks for clean and safe facilities.
- Helped organise special events like swimming competitions, enhancing community engagement.
- Worked flexible shifts including holidays and weekends providing continuous coverage.
- Conducted regular pool inspections to ensure hygiene standards.
- Assisted swimmers in distress, preventing potential accidents.
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
- Worked closely with facility staff to enforce overall safety measures beyond pool area.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Offered flexible schedule from early starts to weekend shifts.
- Opened or closed pool daily depending on schedule and hours.
- Consistently checked water temperatures, pH and chlorine levels to safeguard swimmers' health.
- Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
- Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
- On the daily I deal with and watch over a minimum of 100 different adults and children who come in for a swim meaning I have to always be on high alert as a lot of those people count on me if an emergency was to occur.
Cafe staff member
The Boathouse
Felpham, West Sussex
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared hot drinks, resulting in high-quality refreshments for customers.
- Facilitated efficient order handling processes, enhancing speed of service delivery.
- Improved team efficiency through effective communication and coordination amongst staff members.
- Maintained cafe cleanliness standards, resulting in positive feedback from customers on hygiene levels.
- Provided friendly and warm customer interaction to create a pleasant dining experience.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items to maintain ample stock at all times.
- Completed opening and closing duties punctually, ensuring the cafe was ready for business and securely closed at all times.
- Dealt with customer complaints swiftly, ensuring satisfactory resolution for all parties involved.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of orders during rush hours.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent and efficient service.
Education
A-Levels - Media
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexA-Levels - Business
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexA-Levels - Criminology
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexGCSEs - English Language and Literature
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexGCSEs - Maths
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexGCSEs - Combined Science
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexGCSEs - Geography
Felpham Community College
FelphamGCSEs - Media
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexGCSEs - Physical Education
Felpham Community College
Felpham, West SussexSkills
- Lifeguard training and procedures
- Emergency response techniques
- Water safety protocols
- Paediatric first aid training
- Public safety knowledge
- Customer interaction style
- Proactive attitude
- High energy level
- Customer service protocols
- Health and Safety regulations
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
Affiliations
- Football
- The gym
- Just being proactive in general
- Enjoy going out and socialising
- Meeting new people
Accomplishments
I've recently been given the responsibility of captain for my local Saturday football team.
Certification
I have over 20 certificates in online courses varying from customer service, manual handling, environmental awareness, cyber security awareness as well as many more. I also have my full UK driving license and have been driving close to two years now after passing my test on the 13/04/2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
Freedom Leisure
06.2024 - Current
Cafe staff member
The Boathouse
03.2022 - 06.2024
A-Levels - Media
Felpham Community College
A-Levels - Business
Felpham Community College
A-Levels - Criminology
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - English Language and Literature
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - Maths
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - Combined Science
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - Geography
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - Media
Felpham Community College
GCSEs - Physical Education
Felpham Community College