Thisura Karunatilake
Dernancourt,SA
Summary
Experienced candidate bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with water safety, project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support the team and meet customer needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
YMCA South Australia: Parks Recreation Centre
02.2024 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
Swim Instructor
Norwood Swim School (Swim Plus)
02.2024 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
Swim Instructor
Waterworld Aquatic Centre - City Of Tea Tree Gully
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
Pool Lifeguard
Waterworld Aquatic Centre - City Of Tea Tree Gully
02.2024 - 04.2024
- 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 swimming pool.
- Maintained clean and orderly pool area, ensuring welcoming environment for patrons.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool activities and enforcing rules.
- Collaborated with fellow lifeguards to maintain effective communication and seamless shift transitions.
- Implemented emergency action plans when necessary, coordinating with other staff members for efficient responses.
Pool Lifeguard
YMCA Victoria: Brunswick Baths
12.2022 - 01.2024
- 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 swimming pool.
- Managed pool facility operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth daily functioning.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by mentoring new lifeguards during their onboarding process.
- Identified potential risks in pool area, proactively taking action to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Reduced response time to emergencies with regular practice of first-aid and CPR procedures.
- Promoted positive atmosphere among patrons by consistently displaying approachable demeanor and friendly attitude.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Swim Instructor
Elite Swimming: Melbourne
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
Store Team Member
IGA Supermarket
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
- Organized and recovered shelves, put away returns, and cleaned spills and messes to maintain high standards throughout sales floor.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers which increased return visits.
- Maintained clean and organized store environment, ensuring optimal shopping experience for customers.
- Used computer and point of sale system knowledge to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on company policies, procedures, and product knowledge.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12.2025
Bachelor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12.2023
Diploma - Diploma in Commerce
Edith Cowan College
Colombo, Sri Lanka 10.2021
Edexcel International GCSE - Commerce
Trinity College
Kandy, Sri Lanka 01.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- Creative Thinking
- Water safety knowledge
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Issue Resolution
- Packaging and Labeling
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Organization
Certification
- Bachelor in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- Swim Australia™ - Teacher
- SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Work With Children's Check (South Australia)
- Work With Children's Check (Victoria)
- RRHAN Training
- VGCCC Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Driver's License (Class C)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
References
- Mr. Chris Stathis: General Manager at Elite Melbourne
Contact: +61 409 954 123
Email: eliteswimming@iinet.net.au
- Mrs. Madigan Kimberley: Centre Coordinator at Waterworld
Contact: +61 435 686 024
Email: kimberley.madigan@cttg.sa.gov.au
- Mrs. Kathryn Rule: Duty manager at Brunswick Baths
Contact: +61 417 790 390
Email: kathryn.rule@ymca.org.au
- Mrs. Stephanie Edwards: Aquatics Coordinator at Parks Recreations Centre
Email: stephanie.edwards@ymcasa.org.au
Timeline
Swim Instructor
YMCA South Australia: Parks Recreation Centre
02.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Norwood Swim School (Swim Plus)
02.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Waterworld Aquatic Centre - City Of Tea Tree Gully
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pool Lifeguard
Waterworld Aquatic Centre - City Of Tea Tree Gully
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pool Lifeguard
YMCA Victoria: Brunswick Baths
12.2022 - 01.2024
Store Team Member
IGA Supermarket
11.2022 - 12.2022
Swim Instructor
Elite Swimming: Melbourne
02.2022 - 01.2024
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
RMIT University
Diploma - Diploma in Commerce
Edith Cowan College
Edexcel International GCSE - Commerce
Trinity College
- Bachelor in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- Swim Australia™ - Teacher
- SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Work With Children's Check (South Australia)
- Work With Children's Check (Victoria)
- RRHAN Training
- VGCCC Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Driver's License (Class C)
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