Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Niamh Preston

Niamh Preston

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

A friendly and outgoing individual who enjoys working as part of a team. Having spent 9 years as a competitive swimmer, I have excellent organisation skills, resilience and levels of commitment. I am loyal and trustworthy with a strong work ethic. I have high levels of physical fitness and stamina required to work in a demanding role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Life Guard and Recreational Assistant

Cricklade Leisure Centre
Cricklade, Wiltshire
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided effective supervision during public swimming hours, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Inspected lifesaving equipment regularly to ensure readiness at all times.
  • Maintained cleanliness of pool area to ensure a hazard-free environment.
  • Ensured proper usage of swimming facilities by members and guests alike through vigilant oversight.
  • Managed stressful emergency situations calmly resulting in positive outcomes under pressure.
  • Assisted in rescue operations, saving lives in critical situations.
  • Worked in the licensed cafe serving alcohol / coffee and snacks
  • Enforced strict adherence to pool rules for an accident-free environment.
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  • Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
  • Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
  • Greeted guests, provided exceptional customer service experience.

Assistant Swimming Teacher / Student Co-ordinator

Jo Borthwick Ltd
Marlborough, Wiltshire
08.2019 - 06.2021

Provide assistance in the water for children aged 2-10 yrs during swimming lessons

Operated as front of house co-ordinator for children arriving for lessons during post -covid period.

Chaperoning and supporting young children to change pre and post swimming lessons due to restricted parental access

DBS checked

Handling extensive parental queries and concerns during a difficult period


Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09.2024 -

A-Levels - Psychology, Economics and Academic PE

Prior Park College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2018 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Assertive
  • Calm under Pressure
  • Able to converse with a wide range of customers
  • Organised
  • Good physical fitness / stamina
  • Friendly and Outgoing
  • Strong Team player

Affiliations

  • Playing Netball, Swimming, Going to the Gym

Accomplishments

Deputy Head of House - Prior Park College

NPLQ - Held since August 2022 (renewed in 2024)

South West ASA - Youth Volunteer


Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loughborough University
09.2024 -

Life Guard and Recreational Assistant

Cricklade Leisure Centre
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Swimming Teacher / Student Co-ordinator

Jo Borthwick Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2021

A-Levels - Psychology, Economics and Academic PE

Prior Park College
09.2018 - 06.2024
Niamh Preston