Meaghan Attard
Upper Coomera,QLD
Summary
With a proven track record at Rackleys, I excel in delivering exceptional swimming instruction across all ages, from babies to pre-squad levels. My expertise in water safety and CPR, combined with my ability to foster child development through positive reinforcement, has significantly enhanced students' progress and safety skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Swimming Instructor
Rackleys
Upper Coomera, Qld
10.2020 - Current
- Instructed swimmers of all ages on proper technique, stroke development and water safety.
- Demonstrated swimming skills to students while providing corrective feedback.
- Conducted poolside assessments to evaluate swimmer's abilities and progress.
- Maintained a safe and enjoyable learning environment for students.
- Supervised recreational activities in the pool area during lessons.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for advanced swimmers.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new lifeguards.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
Swimming Instructor
Gullivers
Upper Coomera, QLD
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Instructed swimmers of all ages on proper technique, stroke development and water safety.
- Demonstrated swimming skills to students while providing corrective feedback.
- Maintained a safe and enjoyable learning environment for students.
- Supervised recreational activities in the pool area during lessons.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for advanced swimmers.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress in the program.
- Developed relationships with students, encouraging them to reach their goals.
Sales Assistant
Cross Roads
Robina, QLD
11.2003 - 07.2006
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Point of Sale Associate
Crazy Clarks
Robina, QLD
05.1998 - 10.2001
- Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service to customers in person and over the phone.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services to customers.
- Assisted customers with locating items, answered questions, and provided information on product features.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting money, balancing cash registers, reconciling daily sales receipts.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area and other areas as needed.
- Operated POS systems for transactions such as returns, exchanges, layaways, gift cards.
- Organized merchandise displays and stocked shelves according to company standards.
- Verified that all promotional signs were accurate and displayed correctly.
Star City Casino
Croupier
Sydney, NSW
11.1995 - 09.1998
- Received and exchanged gaming chips for cash.
- Provided customers with information on games rules, regulations and payouts.
- Operated a variety of casino equipment such as shuffling machines and chip sorters.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dealing poker, blackjack, baccarat, roulette and other casino table games.
- Ensured accuracy when calculating bets and payouts.
- Maintained game integrity by monitoring players' activities during play.
- Interacted with customers in a friendly manner while enforcing house rules.
- Assisted new players in learning the basics of various games.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties including balancing tables' bankrolls at end of shift.
- Inspected cards and dice for any irregularities or damage prior to use in game play.
- Informed supervisors of any irregularities or suspicious activity observed during game play.
- Responsible for handling large amounts of money accurately and efficiently.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of all applicable gaming regulations.
Education
Life Guard - Life Guard
CVM
Gold Coast, QLD01-2024
High School Diploma -
Riverstone High School
Riverstone, NSW01-1988
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- All ages from Babies to pre squad instructor
- CPR certified
- Progress reporting
- Progress tracking
- Child development
- Water safety
- First aid and CPR
- Water safety instruction
- Stroke demonstration
- Swimming lessons
- Lifesaving
- Swimming and water safety
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Class instruction
- Swim stroke techniques
- Incident reporting
- Certified lifeguard
- Pool safety
- Private swim lessons
- Lifeguard & water safety training
- Skills assessment
Hobbies
When i'm not at work i am a wife to my husband of 30 years and mum to three special needs children ages 17 years to 9 years old. We have 3 cats Ziggy, Skyla, Gizmo, 1 dog Taffy and a horse name Fred. My hobbies range from hang out with my children and going for rides on Fred to baking cakes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Swimming Instructor
Rackleys
10.2020 - Current
Swimming Instructor
Gullivers
10.2016 - 11.2020
Sales Assistant
Cross Roads
11.2003 - 07.2006
Point of Sale Associate
Crazy Clarks
05.1998 - 10.2001
Star City Casino
Croupier
11.1995 - 09.1998
Life Guard - Life Guard
CVM
High School Diploma -
Riverstone High School