Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
School Representation
Certificates Awards
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Jayden Parker

Adelaide,SA

Summary

It is enjoyable working as part of a team and employment as a lifeguard and learn-to-swim instructor since 2018 has allowed emphasis on time to support and inspire future swimmers by providing lifesaving swimming skills to the next generation. Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing an enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic about swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Learn to Swim Instructor

Largs bay & seaton swim centres
03.2020 - Current
  • Teaching people of all ages how to swim, basic swimming strokes and water safety, planning and implementing teaching strategies, gathering basic documentation to support and reinforce in-person training, teaching principles of movement in water, and teaching basic aquatic survival and rescue skills.
  • Usually tend to teach 80-85 kids per week
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for students requiring additional support, improving their overall skill level substantially.

Learn to Swim Instructor

YMCA NSW at Broken Hill Regional aquatic centre
03.2019 - Current
  • Teaching people of all ages how to swim, basic swimming strokes and water safety, planning and implementing teaching strategies, gathering basic documentation to support and reinforce in-person training, teaching principles of movement in water, and teaching basic aquatic survival and rescue skills.

Life Guard

YMCA NSW at broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre
07.2018 - 12.2023
  • Monitoring pool activities, have extensive knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures, to help prevent incidents, enforcing all safety guidelines as outlined by the YMCA, ensuring safety, remaining alert throughout an entire shift.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Economics, Finance, and Trade

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
11.2024

Higher School Certificate -

Willyama High School
Broken Hill, NSW
01.2020

Skills

  • Work as part of a team
  • Troubleshoot Information Technology problems
  • Self-motivated learner
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Child Supervision
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Instructing abilities
  • Group Instruction

Activities

  • Competitive Swimming Member - Alma Swimming Club 2011 - 2014
  • Broken Hill Aquatic Swimming Club - 2014 - 2019
  • Broken Hill Aquatic Swimming Club Captain - 2018-2019
  • Represented at South Australian State Championships, South Australian Country Championships and South Australian/Victorian endorsed swimming competitions over this period
  • USC Lions soccer club - A Player from March 2023
  • Representing in both Junior and Senior competitions
  • Named Captain of the upcoming 2024 season
  • Alma Soccer Club - A Playing Life Member since 2008
  • Represented Broken Hill Junior Soccer Association at the South Australian Under 16 State Championships 2018
  • Australian Army Cadets - Broken Hill 2017 - 2018
  • Attended Weekend camp Quorn South Australia July 2017
  • South Australian Annual Field Exercise Murray Bridge - South Australia 30 September - 7 October 2017

School Representation

Represented Willyama High School at the Regional Swimming championships Broken Hill, qualifying in the Combined High Schools NSW State Championships on a number of occasions.

Certificates Awards

  • Working with Children's Check SA, SRN 1131-8298, 02/16/2026
  • Working with Children's Check NSW, WWCC2114145E, 03/17/2025
  • AUSTSWIM - Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate, 04/29/2025
  • ROYAL LIFE SAVING - First aid online, 08/18/2018
  • SAFEGUARD Children's Course - YMCA NSW

Hobbies and Interests

  • Computers - Gaming, Coding
  • Teaching - Swimming skills, from 4-13-year-old students
  • Be flexible and adaptable
  • Problem solve with a solution-focused mindset
  • Ability to apply calm and rational thinking to situations
  • Business - Finance, Stocks
  • Sports - AFL, Cricket, Soccer
  • Sporting statistics - AFL, Cricket, Soccer

References

  • Dana Kingdon, Aquatic Coordinator, Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre, 0402 809 986
  • Ian Hughes, Manager, Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre, 0473 596 994

Timeline

Learn to Swim Instructor

Largs bay & seaton swim centres
03.2020 - Current

Learn to Swim Instructor

YMCA NSW at Broken Hill Regional aquatic centre
03.2019 - Current

Life Guard

YMCA NSW at broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre
07.2018 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Business - Economics, Finance, and Trade

University of South Australia

Higher School Certificate -

Willyama High School

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