Katelynn Slehofer
Oak Lawn
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Oak Lawn Park District, excelling in child supervision and swimming instruction. Demonstrated leadership in enhancing swimmer abilities and safety, coupled with a continuous learning attitude. Achieved significant improvements in student confidence and skill assessment, leveraging strong communication and adaptability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Oak Lawn Park District
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Collaborated with aquatic center staff to coordinate schedules, pool availability, and other logistical needs, ensuring smooth operation of swim lessons program.
- Assessed student skill levels at the beginning of each session to ensure proper class placement and maximize opportunities for growth and development.
Lifeguard
Oak Lawn Park District
05.2023 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Collaborated closely with management to identify areas for improvement within the lifeguarding program.
- Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Increased patron satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in lifeguarding and water safety education.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
Cashier
Oak Lawn Park District
05.2023 - Current
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Harold L. Richards
Oak Lawn, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and dependability
- Swimming and water safety
- Continuous learning attitude
- Flexible schedule
- Parent communication
- Lifeguard certification
- First and CPR instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- File and record management
- Adaptability in teaching
- Skills assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership
- Time management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Dependable and punctual
- Active listening
- Reliable and responsible
- Leadership and coaching
Certification
First Aid
CPR/AED
Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Oak Lawn Park District
12.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Oak Lawn Park District
05.2023 - Current
Cashier
Oak Lawn Park District
05.2023 - Current
First Aid
CPR/AED
Lifeguard Certification
Harold L. Richards
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