I have worked within the leisure and swim industry since 2012 in a range of roles, all of which have enabled me to develop my skills and abilities. My understanding and experience in each area has enabled me to work well as part of a team or individually using my own initiative. I have a passion for working with children and young people in particular, which is why I am now actively pursuing more swim teaching work. I have had an abundance of positive feedback from the parents and class teachers of the children I swim teach, and from the children themselves.
I am an extremely organised individual who is reliable and conscientious. I am efficient in my role as Relief Duty Manager as I am able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. I am able to be calm and professional at all times and have good problem solving skills.
I have a background in Photography which is also my passion. I am skilled in editing and donate some of my time to a local children's football club where I provide their media support.
I am a qualified Level 2 Swim Teacher. I have been teaching Repton Primary and Chellaston Junior School for four years. Within my time at Repton I also undertook some teaching sessions with 4strokes swimming academy who regularly used Repton facilities for their teaching. I also undertake cover sessions for Repton's 'Learn to Swim' program.
My main role at Repton has been predominantly as Relief Duty Manager and Lifeguard. Within my role as Relief Duty Manager I have been responsible for opening up the centre and dealing with customers.
I am a highly motivated, organised individual who is enthusiastic and energetic I have a positive outlook and am a good communicator both verbally and in written form Throughout my working life I have been skilled at establishing a positive rapport with children, parents and colleagues
I am skilled at planning and delivering lessons according to the programme's needs and I am skilled at motivating others to achieve their full potential I am also experienced in undertaking risk assessments
I am a trained Lifeguard and regularly undertake training sessions as necessary within this role
In my spare time I undertake media work for a children's football club As part of this role and my role working with children at Repton I have a solid understanding of safeguarding and have undertaken my safeguarding children training through the Football Association