DESH MARASINGHE
Herston,QLD
Summary
Motivated and committed individual looking for a career as a Swimming Instructor to share the love for aquatic activities and encourage water safety. Despite the lack of professional teaching experience, I have a strong swimming background, outstanding communication skills, and a genuine dedication to creating a pleasant and supportive learning environment for children of all ages.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Aquatic Achievers
North Lakes, QLD
03.2024 - Current
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Observed participants during classes, watching for issues and incorrect techniques.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.
Front Desk Officer
Sandriana Lake View Hotel (Pvt)Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate staff members
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD02.2026
GCE Advance Level -
Dharmaraja College
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka08.2021
Skills
- Swimming and water safety
- Clear Communication
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Good understanding of swimming strokes and techniques
Certification
- Successfully completed the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course.
- CPR certificate.
- Blue card.
- Schools Aquatic Sports Association Sri Lanka - 50m Freestyle - 3rd place..
- Successfully completed the certificate in basic rescue course ( Sri Lanka ) in 2011.
- Successfully completed the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union's 2 mile sea swim in 2018.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Aquatic Achievers
03.2024 - Current
Front Desk Officer
Sandriana Lake View Hotel (Pvt)Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
GCE Advance Level -
Dharmaraja College
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