Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Generic
Verified
This profile is verified using an email address.

Janice Smith

Gore,STL

Summary

I enjoy the interaction with our regular customers as well and meeting new people on a daily basses.

I have enjoyed building and delivering Aqua Classes for a wide range of people.

I like to help grow new team members as they come into the industry.

I like to being part of a close knit team, working together to insure everyone gets home safe, and delivering an enjoyable experience.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lifeguard

Gore District Council
Gore
12.2019 - Current
  • Monitored pool activities and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections, identifying and addressing hazards proactively.
  • Managed emergency situations with professionalism and efficiency, coordinating resources and personnel to address incidents quickly and minimize risk to swimmers or staff.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool activity and enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks such as cleaning pool decks or adjusting chlorine levels to provide a safe and comfortable swimming environment for all guests.
  • Maintained accurate records of pool usage, chemical levels, incident reports, and equipment inventory for efficient operations management.
  • Increased guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.
  • Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
  • Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
  • Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.

Cleaner

OCS, NZSCC & Spotless Cleaning
Gore
2017 - 12.2019

Cleaning Industrial work premises such as Kindergartons, NZ Post Depot, Lawyers Offices and Hotels.

Stay at Home Mum

Self Employed
Gore
2011 - 2014

Stay home Mum for my 4 Step Children and Daughter

Stable Hand

Lyn and Ellis Winsloe
Gore
2009 - 2011

Helped Feed, Train and Day to Day care of Race Horses in a Gallop Stable.

Shed Hand

Ron Davis Shearing
Gore
2005 - 2009

Wool handler in the shearing sheds.

Education

Southern Institute Of Technology
Gore
2005

Gore High School
Gore
2004

Skills

  • New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Level 3), Pool Lifeguard
  • 6400 Manage first aid in an emergency situation, Level 3
  • 6401 Provide first aid, Level 2
  • 6402 Provide basic life support, Level 1
  • 18408 Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace, Level 3
  • 29848 Demonstrate knowledge of safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace, Level 3
  • 29849 Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplacey, Level 3
  • 30122 Operate professionally and promote safe, enjoyable experiences in an aquatic facility, Level 3
  • 30123 Recognise and respond to simulated emergencies and apply rescue techniques as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility, Level 3
  • 30124 Supervise customers and maintain safety as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility Level 3
  • 22772 Demonstrate knowledge of exercise, choreography, motivation, and the structure of group exercise classes, Level 4
  • 30444 Demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness framework components for participants in exercise, Level 4
  • 30447 Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomical structures and physiological responses to exercise, Level 3
  • 30448 Work professionally and safely as an exercise instructor to promote health and wellbeing within an exercise facility, Level 3

Interests

One of my passions is operating Steam powered Traction engines, I have been fully qualified since 2016

I enjoy watching our children and now grandchildren grow With 3 of our children competed Nationaly Wrestling Our 2nd Daughter went on to compete in the USA for New Zealand, Our youngest Son is still competing Nationaly and Intenationally wrestling for New Zealand

Our youngest daughter is getting into Kids Carts and I am enjoying seeing her grow and learn, She will start racing in Canterbury this coming year

Timeline

Senior Lifeguard

Gore District Council
12.2019 - Current

Cleaner

OCS, NZSCC & Spotless Cleaning
2017 - 12.2019

Stay at Home Mum

Self Employed
2011 - 2014

Stable Hand

Lyn and Ellis Winsloe
2009 - 2011

Shed Hand

Ron Davis Shearing
2005 - 2009

Southern Institute Of Technology

Gore High School
Janice Smith