Ryan Watton
Batemans Bay,Australia
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and safety, notably as a Swim Instructor at Batemans Bay Pavilion. Skilled in water safety and relationship building, I consistently enhanced swimmer confidence through effective teaching methods and positive reinforcement, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all ages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Marine Rescue
Batemans Bay, NSW
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
Swim Instructor
Batemans Bay Pavilion
Batemans Bay, Australia
11.2023 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels
- Maintained CPR and First Aid to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students
Bartender
Catalina Country Club
Batemans Bay, Australia
11.2019 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
Apprentice Joiner
Advanced Kitchens
Batemans Bay, Australia
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals
- Built custom cabinetry based on residential and commercial customer needs
- Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle
- Cut wood by hand and with shop or site machinery to achieve desired dimensions
Tree Lopper
Calem Lewis Tree Services
Batemans Bay, Australia
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks
- Followed safety regulations and company procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment
- Maintained and operated chainsaws and chippers to reduce safety hazards and support productivity
- Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth
Education
Statement of Attainment - Advance Responsible Conduct of Gambling
Tafe
12.2023
Statement of Attainment - Swimming And Water Safety Teacher
Royal Life Saving
New South Wales10.2023
Working With Children's Check -
Service Nsw
10.2023
Statement of Attainment - Duty Manager Course
CMA/CMD
Batemans Bay09.2023
Statement of Attainment - Supervisor Boot Camp
CMA/CMD
Batemans Bay06.2023
Leadership Pathways -
Grace Curve Consulting
12.2022
Statement of Attainment - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
Moruya, NSW12.2020
Statement of Attainment - Prepare And Serve Espresso Coffee
Tafe
Moruya, NSW12.2020
Statement of Attainment - Provide Responsible Gambling Services
TAFE
Moruya, NSW12.2020
Statement of Attainment - Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety
Tafe
Moruya, NSW12.2020
Certificate III - Roof Plumbing
Canberra Institute of Tech
Skills
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Project Deadlines
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Child Supervision
- Cash Register Operation
- Patience and Empathy
- Staff Management
- Creative Thinking
- Bar Operations Management
- Water safety knowledge
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Hazardous Chemicals
- First and CPR
- Project Requirements
- Hygiene practices
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Time management
Certification
- RSA
- Advanced RCG
- Royal Life Saving swim instructor
- Working with children
- Barista
- Working at Heights Certificate
- Chemical Handling Certificate
- Chainsaw Certificate
- Asbestos Awareness- 10314NAT Certificate
- 111 in Roof Plumbing (CPC32612) Certificate
- 11 in ESI (Power-line vegetation control Certificate
- St Peters Anglican College
Timeline
Volunteer
Marine Rescue
01.2025 - Current
Swim Instructor
Batemans Bay Pavilion
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
Catalina Country Club
11.2019 - Current
Apprentice Joiner
Advanced Kitchens
03.2018 - 02.2021
Tree Lopper
Calem Lewis Tree Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Statement of Attainment - Advance Responsible Conduct of Gambling
Tafe
Statement of Attainment - Swimming And Water Safety Teacher
Royal Life Saving
Working With Children's Check -
Service Nsw
Statement of Attainment - Duty Manager Course
CMA/CMD
Statement of Attainment - Supervisor Boot Camp
CMA/CMD
Leadership Pathways -
Grace Curve Consulting
Statement of Attainment - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
Statement of Attainment - Prepare And Serve Espresso Coffee
Tafe
Statement of Attainment - Provide Responsible Gambling Services
TAFE
Statement of Attainment - Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety
Tafe
Certificate III - Roof Plumbing
Canberra Institute of Tech