Lakeesh Ediriweera
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
I am delighted to introduce myself as a versatile individual with a range of experiences and interests. I was born in Sri Lanka, where I spent my early years before moving to Australia.
I have always had a deep passion for sports and the sporting sector which is why i chose to be a swim teacher/instructor, where I developed my communication and leadership skills while teaching children how to swim. Since then I have started university and wanting more hours I started to become a lifeguard and loved helping patrons and the feeling of looking after their safety, after an year of lifeguarding i was given the opportunity to become a Duty Manager at multiple centres which I am currently working as.
Currently, I am in my final year at Deakin University, studying for a Bachelor of Sport Development. , and I'm excited to contribute to the industry by combining my academic knowledge and practical experiences.
I also play competitive soccer for Baxter Soccer Club in Frankston, where I have learned teamwork, discipline, and dedication.
Overall, my experiences and interests have shaped me into a well-rounded individual with strong communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, and a passion for sports and DIY projects. I am eager to bring my skills and enthusiasm to any workplace, learn new things, and make a positive contribution to the team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pool Lifeguard
Waves Leisure Centre
11.2023 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around the various pools.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Observed and enforced strict safety guidelines when Wave sessions were done and also when letting patrons use the water slides.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
Duty Manager
Noble Park Aquatic Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Have experience in handling stressful situations and dealing with them accordance to health guidelines applied within the center.
- Experience with dealing with emergency services and following their advice in medical situation.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
Duty Manager
Dandenong Oasis
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Trained employees in essential job functions.
- Have experience in handling stressful situations with a calm head and dealing with them in accordance with the health and safety guidelines applied within the centre.
- Experience in dealing with emergency services in medical situations and threatening situations, and being able to follow their instruction to the letter.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
Lifeguard
Noble Park Aquatic Centre
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers and storms by using techniques such as Flash to Bang to analyse the severity of the environmental threat.
Duty Manager
Doveton Pool In The Park
- FEBR UAR Y 2022 — MAR CH 2022
- Completed 3 shadow Duty Manager shifts learning multiple aspects about the role, and can say that I’m confident in handling the role., I was hired as a Duty Manager while also working as a lifeguard at Doveton pool in the park
- Since I got hired during the mid-season of 2022, I have only gotten the opportunity to complete three Duty Manager shadows due to the pool being open only above 30 degrees Celsius
- During these shadows I got the opportunity to learn and experience doing pool tests, chemical dosing, handling chemical deliveries and managing CSO’s, Lifeguards and patrons
- During these shadows I also learned about the multiple aspects about the centre and dealt with problems that raised while working alongside with the DM I was shadowing.
Lifeguard
CASEY ARC
08.2021 - 04.2023
- I am a currently working at Casey ARC, and I am referred to as a senior guard now due to the amount of hours I have worked at the centre
- I am competent in working and communicating with the other lifeguards in deployment as well as completing my duties as a lifeguard to the maximum of my ability
- I’m well-rehearsed with watch around water safety and dealing with demanding patrons while guarding, I’m aware of hazards and obstacles in a pool environment such as glare in the water and obstacles that would compromise my supervision of the aquatic environment
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
Swim Teacher
Dandenong Oasis, NPAC & Casey RACE
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Worked coherently with other swim teachers to deliver interactive and fun Learn To Swim programmes.
- Also worked with School Swimming Lessons, managing kids with different swimming abilities in the same class. Making sure their safety is made as my at most priority.
Assistant Swim Coach
Casey Tiger Sharks
03.2021
- Worked as an assistant swim coach to a local swim club for 30 hours as a placement for a University requirement
- During the placement, I learned more information about working in an aquatic environment and the needs of students and coaches.
Waiter
Freccia Azzurra Club
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Bachelor of Sports Development - Sport
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC03.2024
Secondary Education - VCE -
Wellington Secondary College
Mulgrave, Vic11.2018
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Oversight
- Safe Work Practices
- Site Investigations
- Administration and Reporting
- Successful Negotiating
- Practice of Delegation
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Pool Lifeguard License, Life Saving Victoria
- HLTAID001 (Provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, First Aid
- PUAEME003 Administer Oxygen in an emergency, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU002 Performed Water Rescues, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU006 Supervise Clients in aquatic locations, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU007 Performed advanced water rescues
- AUSTSWIM Qualified Swim Teacher
- Participating and helping place Noble Park Aquatic Centre in 9th place out of 20 in LSV Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2023.
References
- Available on Request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhalese
Professional Working
Timeline
Pool Lifeguard
Waves Leisure Centre
11.2023 - Current
Duty Manager
Dandenong Oasis
10.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Noble Park Aquatic Centre
10.2022 - Current
Duty Manager
Noble Park Aquatic Centre
09.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
CASEY ARC
08.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Swim Coach
Casey Tiger Sharks
03.2021
Swim Teacher
Dandenong Oasis, NPAC & Casey RACE
03.2019 - 03.2021
Duty Manager
Doveton Pool In The Park
Waiter
Freccia Azzurra Club
Bachelor of Sports Development - Sport
Deakin University
Secondary Education - VCE -
Wellington Secondary College
- Pool Lifeguard License, Life Saving Victoria
- HLTAID001 (Provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, First Aid
- PUAEME003 Administer Oxygen in an emergency, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU002 Performed Water Rescues, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU006 Supervise Clients in aquatic locations, LSV (Life Saving Victoria)
- SISCAQU007 Performed advanced water rescues
- AUSTSWIM Qualified Swim Teacher
- Participating and helping place Noble Park Aquatic Centre in 9th place out of 20 in LSV Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2023.
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