Kylie Smiles
Tootgarook,VIC
Summary
Dedicated swim instructor with expertise in first aid and youth mentoring. Proven ability to develop tailored lesson plans and foster a safe, engaging environment for students.
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Always happy to up - skill to improve my overall performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 4 Swim teacher
Yawa aquatic centre / belgravia leisure
Rosebud, Vic
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed swim classes for various age groups and skill levels.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all swim activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance program offerings and improve student experience.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in accordance with health standards.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student development and class schedules.
- Maintained records of student progress and attendance.
- Administered first aid when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Upskilled my knowledge to better the program for my students
- Helped create and deliver a dry water safety program for pre schoolers
- Worked intensively with the access and inclusion team to create classes for people with different abilities. Going in with a " they can" attitude and still meeting them where they are at.
- Gained my infants and preschool swim license.
- Problem solve and adapt on the spot to deliver the best session I can , while working around pool closures.
Joey leader - Dromana sea scouts
Volunteer / scouts australia
Dromana, Vic
06.2024 - Current
- Organized weekly scout meetings, ensuring engaging and educational activities.
- Led outdoor adventures, promoting teamwork and leadership among participants.
- Developed training programs for youth leaders to enhance their skills and confidence.
- Mentored young scouts, guiding personal development and goal setting.
- Engaged with parents to communicate program updates and encourage involvement in scouting activities.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Conflict resolution
- Support youth of all different abilities, diagnosis and anxiety
- Line leader at the camp, ensuring safety of all youth
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Problem solve to run an effective program even when " unforeseen circumstances" arrive
- Work well in a team to get big events organized
- Plan do review
Breakfast club coordinator (ES)
Tootgarook Primary school
Tootgarook, Vic
03.2021 - Current
- Created a wellbeing space for students that struggle with school refusal
- Helped connect families to resources , in family violence situations
- Gave students struggling with self esteem , roles to boost confidence.
- Provided a healthy menu that rotates, that enables kids to have a role in the kitchen.
- Created hampers for families in need.
- Turned the kitchen into a child lead / adult supported area
- Sourced resources to keep budget down
- Record keeping
- First aid
- Food handling
- Facilitated student feedback sessions to enhance program effectiveness.
- Ran cooking lessons using budget friendly and kid friendly in mind to help family's connect at home.
Level 4 swim teacher ( ES)
Sorrento Primary school
Sorrento, Vic
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Helped support Sorrento primary with their water safety program and swim lessons.
- Gave confidence to students who were afraid.
- Improved the water safety levels of the students
- Supported the program that sorrento primary
- Effective communication within a team to meet the standards they expect
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve lesson effectiveness and safety protocols.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to student needs and abilities.
- Instructed swim classes for children aged 4-12, demonstrating proper swimming techniques.
- Ensured appropriate behavior from students while in the pool area.
Pool Lifeguard
Yawa aquatic centre / belgravia leisure
Rosebud, Vic
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored pool activities to ensure guest safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for team members.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue assistance.
- Educated patrons on pool rules and safety protocols to promote awareness.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance customer service experiences at the centre.
- Monitored swimmers, enforcing rules and regulations while providing assistance when needed.
- Communicate well in a team, to ensure quick, safe response to any emergency that arises
- Maintain cpr and first aid knowledge
- Run education sessions
- Good handling of incident reports / accurate record keeping.
Education
Level 4 Swim Teaching - Swim Teaching
Aus Swim
Rosebud, Vic 06.2022 - 06.2022
Pool Lifeguard -
Belgravia Education
Rosebud, VIC06-2025
Youth Leader / Adventure -
Scouts Australia
Online01-2024
Education Support - Education
Open College
OnlineHigh School Diploma -
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud, VIC12-2000
Skills
- Swimming instruction
- First aid certification
- CPR administration
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Problem solving
- Mentoring youth
- Patience and empathy
- Group and individual instruction
- Lifeguard operations
- Strong communicator
- Beach safety awareness
- Effective problem-solver
- Training and mentoring
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Teamwork skills
references
- Leigh Mc Quillen (Tootgarook Primary school - principal)
(03) 59852864
0410770632
Leigh.McQuillen@education.vic.gov.au
- Sabrina Carpenter (schools coordinator - Yawa Aquatic centre)
0401963984
(03) 87278960
- Brady Mitchell ( co worker / scout leader)
0459945975
- Elizabeth Demaj
0408524542
elizabeth.demaj@education.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Pool Lifeguard
Yawa aquatic centre / belgravia leisure
06.2025 - Current
Level 4 swim teacher ( ES)
Sorrento Primary school
01.2025 - 04.2025
Joey leader - Dromana sea scouts
Volunteer / scouts australia
06.2024 - Current
Level 4 Swim teacher
Yawa aquatic centre / belgravia leisure
09.2022 - Current
Level 4 Swim Teaching - Swim Teaching
Aus Swim
06.2022 - 06.2022
Breakfast club coordinator (ES)
Tootgarook Primary school
03.2021 - Current
Pool Lifeguard -
Belgravia Education
Youth Leader / Adventure -
Scouts Australia
Education Support - Education
Open College
High School Diploma -
Rosebud Secondary College