Accomplished Supervisor and past Aquatics Venues Manager with a long proven track record at Tamworth Regional Council, enhancing pool safety and reducing operational costs through expert negotiation. Skilled in water testing, chemical handling and pool system operation and fostering teamwork, I excel in staff training and emergency management, ensuring compliance and high-quality standards in aquatic environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kootingal Pool Supervisor
Tamworth Regional Council
Kootingal
10.2023 - Current
Maintained clean and sanitary conditions for swimmers by regularly testing water quality and ensuring proper chemical balance.
Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training a large lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
Trained new lifeguards to ensure they were properly prepared for their roles, resulting in a highly skilled team.
Conducted risk assessments periodically to identify potential hazards within the facility and develop appropriate mitigation plans accordingly.
Aquatics Venues Manger/ Sports and Recreation
Tamworth Regional Council
Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba, Kootingal And Nundle
01.2003 - 10.2023
Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines for business operations.
Reduced operational costs by negotiating contracts with vendors for pool supplies and equipment.
Led training sessions for new staff, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge for their roles as well as daily staff checks.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained accurate records related to pool usage, maintenance tasks, and staff performance evaluations for management review.
Maintained pool water quality by conducting regular testing and adjusting chemical levels accordingly.
High expertise in plant equipment, pool systems and daily chemical and plant proceedings
Education
No Degree - First Aid
Royal Life Saving
2024
Certificate II - Child Protection Training
TAFE Tamworth
Tamworth
2023
Certificate I - Lifesaving Course And Oxygen Therapy
Royal Life Saving
2023
Certificate I - Deflecting Anger Techniques
ATAC
2009
No Degree - Customer Service Workshop
ETC Training Solutions
2008
Certificate IV - NSW Sport & Recreation Scholarship - Sports Admin
NSW Sport & Recreation
2002
No Degree - Pool Lifeguard Trainer / First Aid Trainer
Royal Life Saving
2002
Certificate I - Manual Handling For Supervisors
NSCA
2002
No Degree - DEMENTIA AND ALZIHIEMIERS Care Solutions
Alzihiemiers Education
1998
Certificate - Extension Certificate in Disabled Aquatics
Disibility Care
1998
Certificate - Aqua Acts
Australian Fitness Accreditation Council
1998
Learn To Swim
Austswim
1998
Certificate I - Occupational Health And Safety ( White Card )
Workcover NSW
1998
Certificate I - Divisonal Therapy
Rural Health Education And Research Centre
Tamworth, NSW
1998
No Degree - Aquatics Managements
Hunter Institute 1378322
1968
Skills
Workplace Safety
Water testing
Chemical Handling
Incident Reporting
Task Delegation
Staff Training
Emergency Management
Pool Maintenance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Timeline
Kootingal Pool Supervisor
Tamworth Regional Council
10.2023 - Current
Aquatics Venues Manger/ Sports and Recreation
Tamworth Regional Council
01.2003 - 10.2023
No Degree - First Aid
Royal Life Saving
Certificate II - Child Protection Training
TAFE Tamworth
Certificate I - Lifesaving Course And Oxygen Therapy
Royal Life Saving
Certificate I - Deflecting Anger Techniques
ATAC
No Degree - Customer Service Workshop
ETC Training Solutions
Certificate IV - NSW Sport & Recreation Scholarship - Sports Admin
NSW Sport & Recreation
No Degree - Pool Lifeguard Trainer / First Aid Trainer
Royal Life Saving
Certificate I - Manual Handling For Supervisors
NSCA
No Degree - DEMENTIA AND ALZIHIEMIERS Care Solutions
Alzihiemiers Education
Certificate - Extension Certificate in Disabled Aquatics
Disibility Care
Certificate - Aqua Acts
Australian Fitness Accreditation Council
Learn To Swim
Austswim
Certificate I - Occupational Health And Safety ( White Card )