Fiona Jackson
Dublin 22
Summary
Passionate and hard-working lifeguard and swimming teacher. With excellent time management skills, balancing a full-time education, work, and training full-time. A keen interest in science and excels in any kind of practical and hands-on work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard/Assistant Swim Instructor
SCD Leisure
Clondalkin
04.2023 - Current
- Prevent any accidents or incidents from occurring.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of customers while in the pool area.
- Perform routine pool checks to maintain water levels according to guidelines.
- Provide helpful, constructive feedback to swimmers.
- Create a positive and structured learning environment that is suitable for the group of swimmers.
- Keep the poolside, sauna, and steam rooms in good, clean, and organized conditions.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of swimming techniques, teaching methods, and safety regulations.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to student needs and abilities.
Education
Secondary School
Coláiste Chilliain
Clondalkin, Dublin 2205-2025
Primary School
Gaelscoil Cluain Dolcáin
Clondalkin, Dublin 2206-2019
Skills
- First aid certification
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- PPE use
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Triathlon Youth Commission
- Fortunestown Swim Club
- Round Towers GAA club
- S&T Ballroom Dance
- Pulse Triathlon Club
- School debate team
- Vikings Beaga
Certification
- Water Safety Ireland Pool Lifeguard
- Swim Ireland Level 1 swimming teacher
- Water Safety Ireland Level 2 swimming teacher
Referees
- Chris Nolan, SCD Leisure
(01) 457 4858
Languages
- English- Fluent
- Irish- Fluent
- German- Very Basic
Accomplishments
- First ever person under 18 to win the LOS swimmer of the year
- 3x national 10km championship podium awards
- Competed alongside some of the most accomplished channel swimmers
- Winners of Swan Leisure's first lifeguard competition
- Attended Triathlon Ireland's national squad trials
Timeline
Lifeguard/Assistant Swim Instructor
SCD Leisure
04.2023 - Current
Secondary School
Coláiste Chilliain
Primary School
Gaelscoil Cluain Dolcáin