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John Dahl

John Dahl

MN

Summary

Experienced and hard-working professional with a demonstrated aptitude for management and relationship building. Seeking a challenging role for a compassionate professional that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and human connection.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Recreation Supervisor

Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022 - Current
  • Supervised Sibley, Phelps, and Lynnhurst Parks.
  • Interviewed, trained, and supervised part-time, seasonal, and unionized personnel to perform job functions of recreation center(s).
  • Tracked spending, enrollments, and attendance to produce timely budget reports and inform fiscal decision making for recreation programs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with local youths and facilitated several successful teen employment opportunities
  • Scheduled and facilitated weekly events with over 250 attendees
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs to serve community.

Youth Program Specialist

Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
Minneapolis, MN
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
  • Partnered with businesses, schools, and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
  • Spearheaded job training and early employment programs for teenagers.
  • Created 4 new youth programs, some with over 50 youth enrollments.

Head Lifeguard

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Minneapolis, MN
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supervised rotating staff of lifeguards
  • Created and managed shift schedule for 40+ lifeguards across all open Minneapolis beaches
  • Ensured facility safety and accessibility
  • Oversaw aquatic instructional programming.
  • Performed lifesaving measures during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene

Graduate Assistant

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted professors in grading and class organization.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop curriculum.
  • Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations for undergraduate courses.
  • Oversaw groups of over 25 students and assisted with academic projects

Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
Bloomington, MN
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Instructed classes of 20-30 students, fulfilled curricular needs
  • Established relationship with ISD191 administration, served in long-term capacity
  • Taught variety of courses; including Math, Science, History, and English
  • Worked often in Special Education
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.

Aquatics Lead

Harold Mezile North Community YMCA
Minneapolis, MN
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Acted as point of contact for all aquatic activities
  • Worked as head lifeguard and received L.G.I. certification while employed
  • Curated aquatic programming to meet to wants and needs of a diverse population.
  • On site lead for oxygen and first-aid administration
  • Managed pool chemicals to ensure safe swimming conditions
  • Managed team of 4 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.

Digital Resource Specialist

Intermediate School District 287
Plymouth, MN
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Managed Northern Star Online (NSO), ISD 287's online high school program
  • Served as tech support lead for multiple ISD 287 programs
  • Trained incoming staff on use of Learning Management Software and Student Information Software
  • Directed program development and collaborated with 80+ teachers to improve NSO accessibility and curriculum
  • Earned additional role of Innovation Coach, November 2018

Educational Assistant

Intermediate School District 287
Plymouth, MN
09.2016 - 10.2017

Promoted to Digital Resource Specialist

Office Service Clerk

Moss And Barnett LLC
Minneapolis, MN
10.2015 - 10.2016

Skills Trainer

Opportunity Homes, Inc.
Decorah, IA
05.2014 - 02.2015

Program Staff

Camp Knutson, Special Needs Camp & Retreat Center
Crosslake, MN
05.2012 - 09.2012

Boating Driector, Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Pepin
Stockholm, WI
06.2009 - 09.2011

Education

Master of Science - Recreation Management

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
09.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

Luther College, Decorah IA
Decorah, IA
09.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

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Certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Software

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Timeline

Recreation Supervisor

Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
12.2022 - Current

Youth Program Specialist

Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
03.2022 - 12.2022

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

12-2021

American Red Cross Emergency Oxygen Administration

05-2021

Head Lifeguard

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
04.2021 - 03.2022

Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
10.2020 - 04.2021

Licensed Substitute Teacher

09-2020

ABEE, Inc. Ropes Course Facilitator 

06-2020

Graduate Assistant

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
09.2019 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Recreation Management

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
09.2019 - 05.2022

Aquatics Lead

Harold Mezile North Community YMCA
05.2019 - 10.2019

Digital Resource Specialist

Intermediate School District 287
10.2017 - 06.2019

Educational Assistant

Intermediate School District 287
09.2016 - 10.2017

Office Service Clerk

Moss And Barnett LLC
10.2015 - 10.2016

Skills Trainer

Opportunity Homes, Inc.
05.2014 - 02.2015

Program Staff

Camp Knutson, Special Needs Camp & Retreat Center
05.2012 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - History

Luther College, Decorah IA
09.2011 - 05.2015

Boating Driector, Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Pepin
06.2009 - 09.2011
John Dahl