Joseph Baird
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
A highly motivated student, sportsman and employee with a proven track record of maintaining calmness under pressure and making effective in-play decisions. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and a competitive spirit, ensuring high standards in customer service. With excellent critical-thinking skills and self-motivation. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive success in future endeavours.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard and Swim Teacher
TGL Swim School
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained order in swimming areas with effective rule enforcement.
- Coordinated with other lifeguards for efficient work flow during peak hours.
- Taught swimming lessons to improve participants' abilities.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, aiding in future prevention measures.
- Worked closely with management to develop emergency response plans.
- Provided first aid for minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Carried out daily operational checks of equipment for optimal performance.
- Undertook regular professional development training to stay updated on lifesaving techniques.
- Worked flexible shifts including holidays and weekends providing continuous coverage.
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Set up pool equipment, supervising patrons to avoid misuse, damage and injury.
- Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
- Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
- Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security.
- Prepared lesson materials, ensuring productive sessions.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate special needs students, promoting inclusivity in classes.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians, encouraging regular attendance at lessons.
- Monitored student progression with regular assessments, identifying areas needing attention.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating teaching aids into lessons.
- Managed class registration, ensuring smooth admission process for new learners.
Cricket Coach
Four Oaks Cricket Club
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
04.2022 - Current
- Introduced fielding exercise routines, enhancing team's catching and throwing efficiency on the pitch.
- Improved overall team performance by focusing on developing strong batting techniques during practice.
- Promoted discipline, respect, fair play amongst players through constant reinforcement during training sessions.
- Enhanced players' understanding of cricket fundamentals by conducting structured training sessions.
- Implemented innovative bowling drills to augment player's wicket-taking abilities.
Education
GCSEs -
Arthur Terry School
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 09.2020 -
Skills
- Calmness under pressure
- In-Play decision making
- Leadership qualities
- Competitive spirit
- Customer Service
- First Aid certification
- Critical-thinking
- Self-motivation
Affiliations
- Rugby Union Player
- Cricket Player
- Competitive E sports racing gamer
- Swimmer
Timeline
Lifeguard and Swim Teacher
TGL Swim School
07.2024 - Current
Cricket Coach
Four Oaks Cricket Club
04.2022 - Current
GCSEs -
Arthur Terry School
09.2020 -
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