Tamsin Nesbitt

I am a self-motivated and adaptable individual seeking a position where I can continue to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the success of the organisation.

Baby and toddler Swim Teacher at Better, Henely Leisure Centre (2025-10 – Present)

I deliver fun, age-appropriate swimming lessons for babies and preschool children, promoting water confidence and early skills. I ensure a safe, supportive environment by following safeguarding and health and safety procedures. I communicate with parents, monitor progress, and adapt lessons to meet individual needs while keeping sessions engaging and well-organised.

Swim Teacher at Places Leisure, Bulmershe Leisure Center (2023-07 – 2024-02)

As a dedicated swimming instructor, I provide structured and engaging swimming lessons to children working toward their Swim Stage Awards. My role involves:

• Instruct students on proper swimming techniques and water safety skills
• Develop lesson plans tailored to individual or group needs
• Provide constructive feedback to students to help improve their swimming abilities
• Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants
• Monitor and assess student progress throughout the lessons

Lifeguard/Swim teacher training/Receptionist at Places Leisure, Bulmershe Leisure Center (2021-08 – 2024-02)

I began my career as a lifeguard at Bulmershe Leisure Centre, where maintaining a high level of vigilance and upholding strict health and safety standards were essential to the role. Through this position, I developed strong transferable skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and a solid understanding of rules and regulations in a safety-critical environment. During my time as a lifeguard, I also took on responsibilities at reception.

I welcomed and assisted customers, handled a variety of queries, and managed incoming telephone calls in a professional manner. While I was pregnant and unable to be a lifeguard due to health and safety regulations, I continued contributing to the team by working at reception.

• Enforced pool safety regulations and proactively warned swimmers of potential hazards
• Ensured the poolside and surrounding environment met health and safety standards
• Assisted the Duty Manager with opening and closing procedures
• Helped set up equipment for various sports sessions, including badminton, football, handball, and basketball
• Supported day-to-day cleaning and basic maintenance tasks to ensure a clean, safe facility
• Worked alongside Level 2 swimming teachers to help deliver high-quality lessons
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers and addressing

Work Experience - Farm Assistant at Riverways Farm (2021-06-14 – 2021-06-18)

This placement took place on a family-run poultry farm housing over 2,000 hens, along with 18 reindeer, 3 alpacas, and 2 Kune Kune pigs. Working as part of a small team from 8am to 5pm, I gained valuable hands-on experience in a variety of daily farm operations, including:

• Assisting with egg production and collection
• Supporting livestock care and feeding routines
• Helping with general farm maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Taking part in ongoing farm projects, learning to adapt to different duties each day

Agriculture Level 2 Technical Diploma in Agriculture – Berkshire College Of Agriculture (2020-09 – 2021-06)

Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care in Animal Care – Berkshire College Of Agriculture (2019-09 – 2019-06)

GCSEs in General Education – The Bulmershe School (2014-09 – 2019-07)