Jamie Bryson
Ellerslie ,AUK
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gear Maintenance Lead
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
, Tairua
04.2025 - Current
- Joined the Lifeguarding committee at the Tairua Surf Life Saving Club in 2023, stepped into the role of Gear Maintenance Lead in 2024.
- Ensure the gear is maintained to an operational standard.
- Act as first point of contact for Lifeguards to report damaged or missing equipment to.
- Organise any repairs to be completed and new equipment to be purchased when it is needed.
Labourer
Hire Staff
, Auckland
10.2024 - Current
- Operated power tools, including drills, saws, and concrete breakers, ensuring safety.
- Executed ground leveling and trench digging to prepare sites efficiently.
- Assisted in constructing and demolishing buildings to meet project timelines.
- Poured and finished concrete for structural integrity and durability.
- Transported equipment and materials to facilitate workflow on-site.
- Conducted thorough cleanup of worksites to maintain safety standards.
Volunteer Lifeguard
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
, Coromandel
12.2020 - Current
- Volunteered as a lifeguard at the Tairua Surf Life Saving Club during the weekends over summer since 2020.
- Stepped into the position of Patrol Captain for the Tairua Surf Life Saving Club in 2024. Educated young lifeguards on essential skills needed for successful beach operations. Planned and led daily patrol activities, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. And more importantly, the safety of all lifeguards on the beach and all public beach users.
- Coach younger lifeguards in inflatable rescue boat operations, both crew and driver roles.
- Member of the Search and Rescue Squad since October 2023. Respond quickly and calmly to any water rescues or first aid call-outs. Attend trainings to upskill and develop response techniques. Maintain an adequate fitness standard to be prepared at all times.
Tairua School Beach and Surf Skills Program
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
, Tairua
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Presented Beach Education lessons to the Tairua School Students.
- Instructed 150 children daily on essential beach safety practices. Led practical sessions on the beach and in the water to reinforce valuable water skills among students.
Regional Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving Eastern Region
, Coromandel
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Paid Lifeguard in the eastern region during the summer at Tairua and Hot Water Beach.
- Informed swimmers on beach safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Assessed beach conditions and identified potential hazards to swimmers. Kept updated knowledge of weather forecasts and changing sea conditions.
- Performed rescue operations in response to distressed swimmers in an efficient and timely manner. I responded quickly and calmly to any emergencies that happened while on duty. Provided medical assistance as needed to injured persons until emergency services arrived on the scene.
- Utilised radio communication systems effectively when necessary during the day and in rescues or emergencies.
- Participated in weekly training and maintained fitness level necessary to perform physical tasks for water rescues.
Junior Surf Instructor
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
, Tairua
12.2020 - 01.2025
- Attended instructor training at the Tairua Surf Life Saving Club to collaborate with experienced instructors in instructing beach safety and water skills for children aged 5-13.
- Instructed various squads during the summers, teaching a range of different activities for squad members to develop awareness and skills in relation to beach and water safety.
- Instructed squad participants on swimming technique, paddling, wave selection, and board control skills.
- Supervised squad members in the water at all times to ensure their safety during activities.
Work Experience
Gateway - Saint Kentigern College
, Auckland
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Work experience for the Gateway program at Saint Kentigern College, building an IKEA Depot.
- Learnt the basics of carpentry, construction concepts, materials, and processes. Developed an understanding of foundations, framing, exterior enclosure, and the order of construction.
Lead Junior Surf Instructor
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
, Tairua
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Created structured lesson plans for the A2 squad, aged 10-13, to facilitate skill development.
- Delivered training sessions to improve the performance of four junior instructors.
- Executed health and safety evaluations prior to each activity.
- Managed daily activities for a squad of 20, maintaining high standards of supervision.
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Saint Kentigern College
Auckland 12-2024
Skills
- Punctual
- Good Communicator
- First Aid Trained
- Willingness to learn
- Team Work
- Adaptable
Certification
- Advanced Surf First Aid
- Pain Relief Module
- Surf Lifeguard Award
- Inflatable Rescue Boat Drivers Award
- Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation - Gateway Level 3 Advanced Carpentry
- Site Safety Training through Pro Med (NZ) Ltd. - 19522 Undertake Job Safety Analysis. 30265 Apply Health and Safety risk assessment to a job role. 17586 Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace.
Timeline
Gear Maintenance Lead
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
04.2025 - Current
Tairua School Beach and Surf Skills Program
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
02.2025 - 02.2025
Labourer
Hire Staff
10.2024 - Current
Work Experience
Gateway - Saint Kentigern College
04.2024 - 07.2024
Regional Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving Eastern Region
12.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Junior Surf Instructor
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
12.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer Lifeguard
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
12.2020 - Current
Junior Surf Instructor
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club
12.2020 - 01.2025
NCEA Level 3 -
Saint Kentigern College
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