Lucy Simpson
Newtownards,Ards and North Down
Summary
Energetic person committed to fostering physical development and promoting healthy lifestyle. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that cater to range of abilities, boosting student participation and enthusiasm. Successfully improved overall fitness levels and collaboration amongst pupils through innovative sports programmes. I am an experienced swimming instructor with a strong background in discipline enforcement, coaching competence, and injury prevention awareness. Certified in fitness assessment execution and swimming instruction, with a focus on water safety and teaching different age groups. Demonstrates exceptional pool safety awareness, feedback provision, and a child-friendly approach. Known for energy and enthusiasm, strong leadership, confidence building, and lifesaving techniques. Committed to health and safety compliance, lesson planning, first aid, and CPR.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Swimming teacher
GLL
Belfast, Mid and East Antrim
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced students' swimming skills by implementing diverse teaching techniques.
- Developed personalised training programmes for individual progress.
- Fostered a safe and supportive learning environment with clear rules and guidelines.
- Ensured all safety measures were in place to avoid accidents.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic pool area for the health of swimmers.
- Provided constructive feedback for improved stroke technique and efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments to measure student progress.
- Adapted lesson plans based on individual capabilities to ensure progression.
- Demonstrated correct swimming techniques for effective learning.
- Utilised varied teaching methods for enhanced comprehension and skill acquisition.
- Established positive relationships with parents, ensuring their understanding of child's development in swimming.
- Liaised closely with lifeguards to maintain highest standards of safety during sessions.
- Managed group classes effectively, ensuring each student received adequate attention and guidance.
- Promoted water confidence amongst fearful or inexperienced swimmers through gentle acclimatisation activities.
- Incorporated fun games into lessons to enhance engagement whilst still focusing on skill building.
- Created safe, fun environments to improve swimmer engagement whilst maintaining safety.
Recreation assistant
GLL
Belfast, Mid and East Antrim
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced guest experience by providing high-quality customer service.
- Maintained clean and safe recreational facilities to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Promoted team spirit with active participation in staff meetings.
- Assisted in event planning, resulting in successful recreational activities.
- Organised equipment storage areas to maintain cleanliness and ease of access.
- Conducted regular inspections of recreational areas for potential hazards.
- Helped in setting up equipment for games, facilitating smooth operations.
- Adhered strictly to safety procedures whilst operating recreational equipment.
- Helped guests understand rules of various games to avoid confusion or accidents.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on latest recreation trends.
Concierge
GLL
Belfast, Mid and East Antrim
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing excellent customer service.
- Ensured smooth operations for daily concierge activities.
- Maintained professional demeanour whilst dealing with difficult situations.
- Facilitated efficient check-ins and check-outs for seamless guest transitions.
- Responded swiftly to guest inquiries, ensuring satisfaction.
- Managed front desk operations effectively during peak hours.
- Handled complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly.
- Processed payments swiftly for improved customer experience.
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
- Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
Education
GCSEs -
Grosvenor Grammar School
Belfast 09.2019 - 06.2021
A-Levels -
Grosvenor Grammar School
Belfast 09.2021 - 06.2023
Foundation Degree in Physical Education - Physical Education
Stranmillis University Colledge
Belfast 09.2023 -
Skills
- Discipline enforcement
- Coaching competence
- Injury prevention awareness
- Fitness assessment execution
- Swimming instructor certification
- Water safety
- Teaching different age groups
- Pool safety awareness
- Feedback provision
- Child-Friendly approach
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Strong leadership
- Confidence building
- Lifesaving techniques
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Lesson planning
- First aid and CPR
Affiliations
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Football
- Netball
Accomplishments
I used to play football for Linfield Ladies and throughout my time there we won various trophies such as league titles, cups and individual awards such as player of the year.
Timeline
Swimming teacher
GLL
09.2024 - Current
Recreation assistant
GLL
06.2024 - Current
Concierge
GLL
10.2023 - Current
Foundation Degree in Physical Education - Physical Education
Stranmillis University Colledge
09.2023 -
A-Levels -
Grosvenor Grammar School
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs -
Grosvenor Grammar School
09.2019 - 06.2021
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