Aquatics professional with extensive experience at Solon Recreation Department, excelling in program coordination and staff management. Proven track record in developing competitive swim programs, fostering teamwork, and ensuring safety. Certified Pool Operator and skilled in problem-solving, recognized as Lake Erie Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year. Adept at creating supportive, competitive environments.
* Responsible for the planning, coordinating and staffing of all aquatic programs for three pools.
* Oversee the hiring, training and scheduling of a staff of 80 lifeguards ensuring that they are following the appropriate safety protocols, maintaining the proper maintenance of the facility and providing excellent customer service skills.
* Organize the yearly purchasing of chemicals and equipment that is needed to operate the facility and programs.
* Provide the appropriate up to date advertising and communication to patrons regarding facility and programming information.
* Coordinate all maintenance and repair of the facility including the equipment, motors and pumps.
* Founded the club in 1995
* Age Group Coach working primarily with participants ages 8 - 12 years old.
* Planned and organized a training program for a group of 25 - 40 swimmers consisting of five, 90 minute practices per week.
* Assisted coaching all team age groups during meets, providing the appropriate stretching ans warm-up guidelines, pre-race strategy and post-race feedback.
* Voted 2009 Lake Erie Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year
* Selected 2000, 2003, 2008 Central Zone Mega Championship, Lake Erie Swimming Age Group Coach.
*Selected 2000 Ohio Quads Age Group Coach
*Team was named a USA Swimming National Club Excellence Program Bronze Medal Club 2008 - 2010.
* Assisted coaching the Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving Team.
* 1999 Boys Team Undefeated, Western Reserve Conference Champion.
* 1992-1993 Girls Swim Coach in inaugural season.
* 1993-1994 Boys team was added, Coached both squads.
* Organized a successful, swimming program based on proper stroke / endurance training, team atmosphere sportsmanship and competitiveness.