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career goal

 

i am interested in a career where I have the opportunity to build a relationship with my clients and help them reach their potential by promoting wellness practices and facilitating rehabilitation

 

2007-10

victoria, bc

 

Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre

Kayak Guide

  • Led kayaking groups through the Selkirk Waterway

 

  • Took a variety of groups, such as: children, adults, corporate groups, special needs individuals and international visitors and students

 

  • Constantly employed training around on-water safety, observing weather changes, group dynamics, and immediate recovery in the event of a capsize

United World College

Activity Instructor

2014

wales, uk

  • Lead outdoor recreation sessions for youth-at-risk, people with disabilities, seniors, school groups and corporate groups

 

  • Facilitated team building and taught health practices and physical literacy

 

  • Employed communication and flexibility on a team of 30

 

  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while organizing and training volunteers

Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre

Rowing Coach

2007-13

victoria, bc

  • Created and employed my own training and nutrition plans

 

  • Trained a variety of crews, including children, adults, corporate groups, special needs individuals, and international visitors and students

 

  • As a coach, it was my responsibility to teach and encourage such life skills as fitness and nutrition, organization, responsibility, communication, leadership and all other skills critical to wellness both on and off the water.

BC Easter Seals Camp

Aquatic Programmer

 

2013

kelowna, bc

  • Facilitated participation in recreation, games and activities for children living with a wide range of physical and/or mental disabilities

 

  • Provided mentorship for teens graduating from the Easter Seal's program

 

  • Exhibited skilful program planning, design, execution, and evaluation strategies

 

  • Developed proficiency in team work, diplomacy and organization on a team of 5

 

  • Conducted training sessions for 40 staff which cultivated my leadership and presentation skills

WildPlay

Guide

2012

victoria, bc

  • Honed public speaking skills and effective group management techniques as I led large groups through high-ropes courses

 

  • Established effective communication for encouraging apprehensive or distressed participants as I coached them to the end of the course

 

  • Displayed a capacity for languages and cultural sensitivity while interacting with international guests

 

  • Conducted safety checks of course and equipment

Rough Acres Summer Camp

Waterfront Manager

2011

smithers, bc

 

  • Exercised mediation and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, as the solely responsible lifeguard/ first-aid attendant on-site

 

  • Created, delivered and evaluated an aquatic program and emergency procedures

 

  • Facilitated staff orientation and training in program and procedures

 

  • Generated weekly reports using Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)

 

  • Identified how to comfortably obtain feedback and how to seek input from supervisor and others

University of Victoria

Guard/Swim & Aquafit Instructor

 

2011-12

victoria, bc

  • Guarded solo up to four hours at a time where I learned how to keep focused on a task for extended periods of time without relief

 

  • Created swimming and aquafit lessons for people of all ages where I learned how to deliver information to a group with mixed experience levels

 

  • Responded to PR situations as well as first aid and aquatic emergencies where I developed such competencies as diplomacy, listening skills, and a calm attitude in an emergency situation

 

  • Created and ran pool parties and events where I learned how to cater to large groups of people

Disabled Sailing Association

Assistant Sailing Instructor

 

2015 

victoria, bc

  • Took individuals and groups of people who live with physical and/or mental disabilities out for 1.5-2 hour sails in one of three class of boats: Access, Martin, Sonar.

 

  • Strengthened my communication abilities as I taught various aspects of sailing and interacted with sailors, volunteers, care-aids and guardians

 

  • Enhanced administration skills completing such tasks as filing, emails, phoning participants and organizing volunteers

 

  • Demonstrated my  skill at social marketing through development and maintenance of such social media accounts as Facebook and Twitter

 

  • Evidenced my apptitude for problem solving, creativity and critical thinking as I fixed our equipment and boats.

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