Leah O'Malley
Galway
Summary
My names Leah I'm 20 And I'm a student who is currently residing between Glenbeigh Co. Kerry and Moyard, Co. Galway.. I have been studying in Cork over the last year in pursuing horsemanship which I'm hoping to continue and further my experience in or continue and further my experience in the line of swimming teaching. There are limited facilities out in Clifden, which is my hometown, Hence why I have gone searching for a job elsewhere. I've been teaching swimming for nearly 6 years now and have been certified for 5. I have been working with horses professionally for the last 5 years also . I am hoping to go on to do either my EMT studying or Paramedics in September but still would like to keep up swim teaching or horsemanship while studying.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Hand
Hitchmoughs
Cork
09.2023 - Current
- Observed behavior patterns of the horses in order to identify potential issues.
- Inspected fencing regularly for safety hazards or loose boards.
- Assisted with loading and unloading animals from trailers safely.
- Conducted routine inspections of saddles, bridles, halters, blankets, ensuring they were clean and in good repair.
- Cleaned and maintained the stable, including stalls, tack room, and feed storage area.
- Assisted with grooming of horses before and after rides.
- Exercised horses on a regular basis in accordance with instructions from trainers.
- Trimmed manes and tails to maintain a neat appearance.
- Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit to specific horses.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
Swim instructor
Oakgrove leisure
Cork
09.2023 - Current
- Adhered to course guidelines and applicable standards for instruction
- Used signals and hand gestures to direct participants during events
- Mixed traditional and modern learning techniques to deliver diversified instruction
- Monitored and documented student participation, assignments and attendance
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, learning new techniques for future lectures and courses
- Taught wide variety of courses to diverse range of clients
- Protected students and staff by following correct health and safety procedures
- Planned and facilitated regular sessions using evidence-based practices to improve performance
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped
- Delivered tailored assistance to customers with disabilities
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Stable Manager
Red roof stables
Kerry
06.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the stable, including scheduling, hiring and training staff.
- Monitored horses' health and condition, providing necessary treatments as needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times in the stable.
- Maintained records of horse care activities, such as vaccinations and hoof trimming.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to ensure it was in good working order.
- Developed feeding plans for each horse based on their individual needs.
- Ensured that stalls were cleaned regularly and bedding material changed as needed.
- Ordered supplies when needed to maintain a well-stocked stable environment.
- Implemented strategies for controlling pests such as flies, ticks, and lice in the stable area.
- Assisted with farrier visits by ensuring that horses were properly prepared for shoeing or trimming procedures.
Swim teacher
Hotel Westport
Westport
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered fun, practical swimming programs to meet class objectives
- Understood and observed safeguarding policies to maintain student safety during and outside of swimming lessons
- Documented lesson delivery and recorded attendance to monitor swimmer progress
- Followed current swimming instruction frameworks to meet certification standards and best practices
- Maintained safe training environments minimized risk of injury
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped
- Observed swimmers's abilities and gave tips on improving technique
- Followed all child safety measures related to pool and water hazards
- Delivered swim programs according to examination guidelines, developing confident, competent swimmers
- Engaged, coached and inspired students of all ages to achieve swimming goals.
Swim teacher
Castle court hotel
Westport
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Maximized individual swimmer achievement, delivering personalized one-on-one coaching to boost progress
- Evaluated athletic performance and provided clear, constructive feedback
- Educated participants on acceptable behavior and standards of play
- Planned and delivered swimming lessons for up to 12 learners
- Set up equipment for swimming lessons and cleaned after use to maintain health and hygiene standards
- Established and maintained excellent customer relationships, putting pupils at ease with a positive, can-do attitude
- Followed all child safety measures related to pool and water hazards
- Created safe, fun environments to improve swimmer engagement whilst maintaining safety.
Assistant Yard Manager
Maumfin Moments
Moyard
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized and maintained the yard inventory records.
- Instructed riders in basic horsemanship skills, including grooming, tacking up and leading the horse.
- Assisted students with mounting and dismounting horses safely.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on their performance during lessons.
- Cleaning stalls and replenishing bedding material.
- Feeding, watering, and grooming horses.
- Maintaining stable equipment in good working order.
- Leading horses on walks around the property or trails nearby.
- Turning out horses into pastures or paddocks for exercise periods.
- Performing minor hoof care tasks such as trimming hooves or applying shoeing materials.
Lifeguard/ receptionist
Clifden Station House
Clifden
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Opened or closed pool daily depending on schedule and hours
- Clearly communicated establishment rules and regulations for continued compliance
- Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security
- Consistently checked water temperatures, pH, and chlorine levels to safeguard swimmers' health
- Built professional relationships with customers for feelings of safety and trust
- Escalated complex issues to senior staff for swift resolution
- Offered flexible schedule from early starts to weekend shifts
- Minimized accidents through diligent monitoring
- Cleaned and disinfected pool equipment and accessories to minimize potential health risks
- Issued warnings to patrons not complying with established rules
- Rendered basic first aid assistance, minimizing patron discomfort whilst coordinating additional support services
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand
- Updated memberships and ran through new ones with important office metrics and logged efficiently.
Education
NFQ level 6 - Horsemanship
CSN cork city FET
04.2024
NFQ level 5 - Animal Grooming
Mayo college of further education
10.2022
Leaving Cert -
Clifden community school
06.2022
Skills
- Swim teacher level 1 and 2 qualified
- RLSS lifeguard certified
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Safeguarding Certified
- Problem-solving
- Social media marketing
- Knowledge of Microsoft, spreadsheets, word, PowerPoint, Microsoft office etc
- Communication skills
- Fitness equipment expertise
- Lesson planning
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Point Of Sale system operation
- Team building
- Leadership
- Basic maintenance
- Canine CPR
- Animal Handling
Accomplishments
- Decorated swimming to a national level
- Decorated in athletics both cross country and hurdles at a provincial level
- I have upheld great client relationships and have outstanding recommendations from previous clients.
- I have always been nominated in leadership role throughout My professional and academic career.
Licenses
Full clean B license
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 16/12/03
Certification
- Clean B license
- BHS stage 1
- First Aid
- Safeguarding
- RLSS Lifeguard
- CPR / AED
- Dog Grooming
- Bare foot trimming
- Swim teaching lvl1
- Swim teaching lvl2
- Animal First Aid
- Equine Clipping
Timeline
Yard Hand
Hitchmoughs
09.2023 - Current
Swim instructor
Oakgrove leisure
09.2023 - Current
Stable Manager
Red roof stables
06.2023 - Current
Swim teacher
Hotel Westport
04.2023 - 09.2023
Swim teacher
Castle court hotel
06.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Yard Manager
Maumfin Moments
03.2020 - 05.2022
Lifeguard/ receptionist
Clifden Station House
02.2020 - 03.2022
NFQ level 6 - Horsemanship
CSN cork city FET
NFQ level 5 - Animal Grooming
Mayo college of further education
Leaving Cert -
Clifden community school
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