Linsey Watson
Saint Charles
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age. Careful about monitoring students to prevent injuries and other emergency situations. Knowledgeable about related equipment and teaching techniques. Certified in First Aid, CPR and water rescue.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swimming Instructor
Swim Theory
09.2021 - Current
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 1 and up.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Swim Coach
Katy Aquatics Team For Youth
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Coached youth aged 6 to 15 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in multiple events annually.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Alleviated athlete stress and boosted overall enthusiasm for long practices through positive attitude and motivational techniques.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Private Swim Instructor
Myself
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Taught children pool and water safety guidelines.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Worked with special needs children to help them overcome their fear with water.
Pool Lifeguard
Katy Independent School District
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
Education
No Degree - Exercise Science
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2025
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Feedback provision
- Great leadership
- Strong communication
- Physical fitness
- First aid certification
- Lifeguard experience
- Special needs accommodation
- Patience and empathy
- In-water demonstrations
- Swim team coaching
- Expert swimmer
- Pool maintenance familiarity
- Adult learner support
- Swimming equipment expertise
- CPR certified
- Parental communication
- Ages 1-3 swim training
- Competitive Swim Instruction
- Child Supervision
- Water Safety Instruction
- Certified Lifeguard
- Swim Stroke Techniques
- Private Swim Lessons
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Lifeguard
Timeline
Swim Coach
Katy Aquatics Team For Youth
07.2022 - 08.2023
Swimming Instructor
Swim Theory
09.2021 - Current
Private Swim Instructor
Myself
05.2021 - 08.2023
Pool Lifeguard
Katy Independent School District
05.2019 - 08.2021
No Degree - Exercise Science
Lindenwood University
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