Morgan Rodvan
YMCA
COLUMBUS
8
years of professional experience
I am a dedicated aquatic leader with experience training lifeguard staff and swim instructors, teaching swim lessons, and supporting daily pool operations. I have a passion for all things aquatic and supporting the YMCA mission however I am able to. I love working with people and providing the best customer service possible.
Work History
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
4 Years 4 Months- Documented incidents and completed shift reports accurately.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons courteously and promptly resolving issues.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Ensured a clean and safe facility by performing daily cleaning tasks, adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols during the shut down.
- Supported pool opening and closing procedures to ensure readiness.
- Fostered a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games that reinforced essential swimming skills.
Lifeguard Instructor
2 Years 5 Months- Instructed lifeguard trainees on water rescue techniques, CPR, AED, and first aid procedures.
- Led pool safety sessions, emphasizing hazard recognition, surveillance, and emergency response protocols.
- Demonstrated rescue equipment use and maintained compliance with aquatic safety requirements.
- Provided mentorship to junior lifeguards, guiding their professional growth throughout their employment.
- Supported team development by providing constructive feedback to fellow lifeguards on performance improvements needed.
- Developed lesson plans for lifeguard courses, blending classroom instruction with hands-on drills.
- Coordinated recertification support for staff, ensuring current credentials and training compliance.
Aquatic Coordinator
2 Years 11 Months- Coordinated aquatics schedules, staffing coverage, and program calendars to support consistent pool operations.
- Enforced aquatic safety standards, emergency procedures, and incident response protocols.
- Supervised lifeguard onboarding, certification tracking, and ongoing safety training.
- Managed swim lesson registration, lesson placement, and participant communication.
Sales Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Promoted loyalty programs and seasonal promotions through attentive, customer-focused service.
- Assisted customers with fragrance selection, product recommendations, and personalized gifting solutions.
- Processed sales transactions accurately and handled cash, returns, and exchanges.
- Restocked merchandise, maintained organized sales floor, and supported shipment processing.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
4 Years- Maintained constant surveillance of swimmers during pool operations.
- Responded quickly to emergencies using lifeguard rescue and first aid procedures.
- Monitored aquatic areas to enforce safety rules and prevent accidents.
- Communicated clear safety instructions to members
- Assessed swimmer skills and placed participants in appropriate lesson levels.
- Demonstrated strokes, breathing techniques, and water safety fundamentals.
- Communicated swimmer progress and concerns with parents and caregivers.
- Adapted lesson plans for varied ages, abilities, and confidence levels.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Sciences
Skills
Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
CPR
First Aid
and Oxygen certifications from 2014-2023.
Lifeguard Instructor certification from 2019-2023.
YMCA V6 Swim Trainer certification from 2019-2021.
Pool Operator on Location certification from 2015-2020.
Additional YMCA facilitated certifications include Orientation to the Y training System
Adult-Learning Concept
and Facilitation Skills.
Effective communication
Effective problem-solver.
Strong communicator.
Rapid learner
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
09.2019 - 11.2020Read More
Lifeguard Instructor
YMCA
03.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Aquatic Coordinator
YMCA
09.2018 - 08.2021Read More
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
YMCA
04.2018 - 08.2022Read More
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
YMCA
04.2014 - 04.2018Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Health Science from Health Sciences
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