JAKE ROGERS

Moving into a more senior role in the lifeguard team, having successfully completed my senior lifeguard course, I have begun to lead and organize multiple busy beaches through the summer months, coordinating rescue and major first aid scenarios, along with communicating closely with local authorities and emergency services. In addition to this, general day to day organisation of people, equipment and paperwork duties.

General labouring duties carried out through the winter months, renovating a block of six flats. This work entailed long hours in harsh working conditions both indoors and out, with lots of heavy manual handling and machinery to begin with, moving onto more skilled tasks towards the end of the project.

Closely/diligently working as a team to monitor all people on the beach and in the water, offering safety advice and using preventative techniques to keep water and beach users safe. Providing rescue and first aid when necessary. constantly dynamically assessing sea and weather conditions to ensure the correct placement of flags/rescue equipment. Carrying out planned cleaning and maintenance, alongside consistent training to improve skill sets required for the role, and meet monthly targets set by superiors.

General kitchen work, progressing from dish-washing to food preparation alongside chefs. Closely adhering to strict health and hygiene standards, carrying out date checks and planned cleaning routines. Working as a team in a busy and stressful environment throughout the holiday months, alongside other staff, to run an efficient work place and working long and late shifts.