Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certifications And Education
Leadership And Professional Development
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Radomir Dziak

Summary

A highly accomplished and dedicated StarGuard Elite (SGE) Certified Instructor and aquatic safety professional with over 6 years of leadership experience in high-volume, private destinations environments. Proven expertise in recruitment, training, and development of large, diverse lifeguard teams, ensuring strict compliance with SGE and corporate safety standards. Excels in group control, operational logistics, and developing talent through effective swim coaching and comprehensive certification delivery. Multilingual and experienced in Spanish-speaking environments, demonstrating cross-cultural communication skills vital for multinational operations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Shore Excursions Manager

Royal Caribbean
Coco Cay, Bahamas
01.2024 - Current
  • Directed instructional leadership to supervise over 50 personnel in water sports operations and shore excursions.
  • Led safety management and emergency response training to ensure staff proficiency in safety standards.
  • Assessed candidate potential and delivered safety briefings to support recruitment and team development.
  • Conducted SGE courses, trainings, and in-services to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
  • Completed Career Development Plan for Lifeguard Manager, showcasing strategic operational planning abilities.

Assistant Shore Excursions/Lifeguard Operations Manager

Royal Caribbean
Labadee, Haiti
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led the full cycle of SGE lifeguard operations build-out and training, including the certification of new lifeguards, and the successful development of the entire operational team.
  • Mentored and coached new lifeguard instructors, ensuring the team delivered training content that aligned with corporate policies and rigorous StarGuard Elite (SGE) standards.
  • Successfully completed the Career Development Plan (CDP) for Shore Excursions Manager, demonstrating advanced competency in operational strategy and resource allocation.
  • Managed and supported 100+ team members across high-traffic aquatic and shore excursions, fostering a safety-first culture.

Lead Lifeguard

Royal Caribbean
Coco Cay, Bahamas
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed and led the entire beach lifeguard operation independently, overseeing a team of 30+ lifeguards, and serving as the primary authority for safety protocols and compliance.
  • Proactively minimized risk and maintained a zero serious incident rate by conducting focused daily meetings and running scenario-based practice drills.

Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

Westwood Sport Club
Ireland
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Provided comprehensive swimming and aqua fitness instruction across all age groups.
  • Developed customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
  • Instructed swimming techniques to diverse age groups and skill levels.
  • Monitored safety protocols during swimming sessions to ensure a secure environment.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teaching skills, effectively transferring knowledge to diverse groups.
  • Monitored pool safety and executed emergency procedures as needed.

Scuba Divemaster (PADI)

Gran Canaria Divers
Gran Canaria, Spain
06.2008 - 09.2008
  • Conducted and supervised dive excursions in a high-volume, Spanish-speaking resort environment, managing dive groups of up to 8 guests.
  • Ensured 100% adherence to PADI safety standards and guest service protocols, including detailed pre-dive Spanish-language briefings.

Seasonal Lifeguard

Sport&Salvament
Spain - summer job
2004 - 2006

Executed vigilant aquatic surveillance and risk mitigation in busy Spanish waterparks and resort pools.

  • Facilitated effective communication with guests and colleagues in Spanish to enforce safety protocols.
  • Educated patrons on safety rules while coordinating team responses during minor incidents.

Professional water polo player

Sport Club of Police
Kosice, Slovakia
1993 - 1997
  • Competed at national and international levels in high-pressure water polo matches.

Education

High School Diploma - Equivalent Vocational Training

Business School Jana Boccatia
06-1992

Skills

  • Leadership and communication
  • Operational compliance
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Recruitment and assessment
  • Aquatic safety instruction
  • Group training management
  • Logistics planning
  • Emergency response techniques
  • Financial inventory management
  • Swimming instruction and water safety
  • Adaptability in diverse settings
  • Safety management
  • Emergency response strategies

Accomplishments

  • Member of the Slovak National Water Polo Team
  • Czechoslovak Champion in Water Polo

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Conversational/Working Knowledge
  • Slovak, Mother Language
  • Czech, Fluent
  • Russian, Fluent
  • German, Basic

Certifications And Education

  • SGE: Lifeguard Instructor Level 2
  • PADI: Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
  • CPO Certificate – Certified Pool Operator
  • Swim Ireland: Swimming Teacher Level 2, Aquafit Instructor
  • US Powerboat – Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor
  • High School Diploma (Equivalent Vocational Training)

Leadership And Professional Development

  • Career Development Plan Completion (Shore Excursions Manager), Successfully completed management track program in Labadee, demonstrating readiness for elevated leadership and operational oversight.
  • Career Development Plan Completion (Lifeguard Manager), Completed intensive development program in Coco Cay, focusing on advanced aquatic safety management, team coaching, and regulatory compliance.

Timeline

Assistant Shore Excursions Manager

Royal Caribbean
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Shore Excursions/Lifeguard Operations Manager

Royal Caribbean
01.2021 - 01.2024

Lead Lifeguard

Royal Caribbean
01.2020 - 01.2021

Scuba Divemaster (PADI)

Gran Canaria Divers
06.2008 - 09.2008

Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

Westwood Sport Club
01.2004 - 01.2009

Seasonal Lifeguard

Sport&Salvament
2004 - 2006

Professional water polo player

Sport Club of Police
1993 - 1997

High School Diploma - Equivalent Vocational Training

Business School Jana Boccatia
Radomir Dziak