Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Bella MacFarlane

Bella MacFarlane

Sandringham,VIC

Summary

Swimming instructor with strong expertise in teaching and coaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Adept at utilizing effective communication and instructional techniques to foster skill development and water safety. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven professional skilled in creating engaging and productive learning environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swimming Teacher

Richmond Football Club
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed equipment inventory, ensuring availability of necessary tools for effective instruction while minimizing costs associated with replacements or repairs.
  • Created an inclusive atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds through culturally sensitive teaching practices and understanding of individual needs.
  • Streamlined the assessment process by creating consistent evaluation criteria for all levels of swim instruction.
  • Promoted teamwork and sportsmanship among swimmers through group activities and relay races during lessons.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices, share resources, and address program-related issues or concerns.
  • Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.

Front Desk Assistant

Fitness 19
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Greeted all customers with positive and friendly attitude.
  • Helping with gym membership enquiry's .
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming front desk area, setting a positive first impression for guests.
  • Assisted cleaning gym equipment and the gym bathrooms.

Party Co-ordinator and Actor/Children's Entertainer

Creative Parties For Kids
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Acting and entertaining children ranging from 2-16 years old.
  • Hosting the parties co-ordinating a range of games and activities.
  • Ability to perform in costume acting as characters such as Elmo, Bluey, Buzz Light Year, Minnie Mouse or Disney princess's.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, other actors and the children.
  • Working at the studio answering phones and assisting in hosting parties inhouse.
  • Ability to change and be flexible when a party not going to plan due to the age of children, location available and weather etc.
  • Create a magical party for the children I entertained so they would book the company again. 5 star YELP reviews.

Education

Caulfield Grammar School
11.2025

Yorba Linda High School, California
2023

Skills

  • Event Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Conflict Management
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Complaint resolution
  • Listening Skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • First aid certified
  • Safety training
  • Pool safety
  • Swimming and water safety
  • Swim technique analysis
  • Swim team coaching
  • Stroke development
  • Safety guidelines
  • CPR certified

Accomplishments

    Varsity Water Polo from Year 9- 1st's team.

    Varsity Swimming Team from Year 9

    Caulfield Grammar 1sts Water Polo Team

    APS Swimming Team

    Training new Actors at Creative Parties for kids as a 15 year old.

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • Water safety certified
  • completion of 30 swim instructor training ours
  • completion of 2 years of part time swim teaching

Timeline

Swimming Teacher

Richmond Football Club
03.2024 - Current

Front Desk Assistant

Fitness 19
06.2022 - 06.2023

Party Co-ordinator and Actor/Children's Entertainer

Creative Parties For Kids
10.2021 - 06.2023

Yorba Linda High School, California

Caulfield Grammar School
Bella MacFarlane