Riley Morris
Meridian
Summary
Dedicated swim instructor with strong communication skills and expertise in safety regulations. Committed to creating positive learning environments and developing personalized lesson plans tailored to diverse skill levels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard/Private Swim Instructor
Veterans Memorial Pool
La Grande
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored pool area to ensure swimmer safety and compliance with rules.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Designed personalized swim lesson plans for diverse skill levels.
- Ensured a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Instructed individual and group classes in water safety techniques.
- Created positive relationships with students by being patient and encouraging.
- Provided private swim instruction to individuals of all ages and abilities.
- Motivated students to help them reach their full potential in the water.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques and strokes, such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Engaged with parents and guardians about student's progress during lessons.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
High Desert Parks and Rec
Burns
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations with clarity and authority.
- Educated patrons on water safety and proper swimming techniques.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Checked weather reports to warn public of potential inclement weather and proper safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
Burns, OR06-2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06-2026
Skills
- Swim instruction
- Swim lesson planning
- Water safety education
- Safety regulations
- Poolside supervision
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- College cross country and track and field student-athlete
- 6x NAIA All American
- Vice President of the Native American club
- Volunteered at elementary schools - part of my “buddy school support” for athletics
Timeline
Lifeguard/Private Swim Instructor
Veterans Memorial Pool
09.2023 - Current
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
High Desert Parks and Rec
06.2021 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon University