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Thomas Menzies-Stegbauer

Canberra

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Belgravia Leisure, excelling in water safety monitoring and competitive swim instruction. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and communication. Skilled in first aid and CPR, ensuring a safe environment while fostering child development and positive reinforcement techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Belgravia Leisure
07.2024 - Current
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • 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.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.

Swim Instructor

Belgravia Leisure
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
  • Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.

Council Member

Government
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager, and members of city council.
  • Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
  • Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
  • Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
  • Obtained over funding for various programs and policies over the region over the course of 3 years.
  • Presented more than 4+ legislative addresses, group talks and public events.
  • Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (hon) And Science (psychology) - Law And Psychology

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
06-2031

No Degree - Year 11-12 Study

UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Canberra, ACT
12-2024

Skills

  • Water safety monitoring
  • Competitive swim instruction
  • Water rescue
  • Safety rules enforcement
  • Water safety
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communication
  • Customer service
  • First aid and CPR
  • Skills assessment
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Child development
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lifeguard

Belgravia Leisure
07.2024 - Current

Swim Instructor

Belgravia Leisure
01.2024 - Current

Council Member

Government
01.2023 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Laws (hon) And Science (psychology) - Law And Psychology

Australian National University

No Degree - Year 11-12 Study

UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Thomas Menzies-Stegbauer