ALAN PETERSON
Roanoke,VA
Summary
"Experienced leader with 6+ years of experience in Recreation and Teaching, adept at building and motivating teams and individuals. Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects, achieving key performance indicators, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Skilled in strategic planning, process improvement, and conflict resolution."
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Coordinator / Lifeguard
Botetourt Family YMCA
Botetourt, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Aquatics Coordinator / Lifeguard for the Botetourt Family YMCA
- Assist the Aquatics Director with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating staff
- Assist Director in implementing long range lesson plans
- Comply with assignments and extracurricular duties as scheduled
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Promote programs and services through media sources
- Serve on committees, research and write reports
- Proficient in computer use
- Update data-based system maintaining student records
- Detailed oriented and maintain confidentiality
- Supervised up to fifty lifeguard staff schedules
- Coordinate and assist in the development of safety policies and procedures
- Help with guidance in budget development, preparation and administration attending all team meetings as required
- Promote and execute fundraising events and community activities
- Order and maintain the equipment and supplies to include testing, preparing print shop orders and, copying and prepare program literature
- Instruct and teach classes of up to fifty students
- Able to work in small group settings and one on one instruction
- Fill in for colleagues and instructors as needed
- Assist in the development of new aquatic programs
Registered Behavior Technician
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
Roanoke, VA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities
- Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify root cause of challenging behaviors
- Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans to address target behaviors
- Collect and analyze data on client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers and other professionals involved in client care to ensure consistency and generalization of skills
- Utilize evidence-based techniques and strategies to teach and reinforce desired behaviors, teaching social, communication and life skills
- Provide direct one on one therapy sessions with clients in various settings
- Assist with transition and generalization of skills between different environments
- Conduct parent training and provide support to parents in implementing behavior management strategies at home
- Monitor and document client progress, including writing progress reports and maintaining client records
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain client confidentiality
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress
Lead Lifeguard / Lifeguard
Green Ridge Recreation Center
Roanoke, VA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Followed and enforced Lifeguarding protocols
- Respond to customer requests
- Administer swim tests
- Test pool chemicals and maintain water chemistry
- Ensured facility was clean
- Maintain a safe and secure area by maintaining and enforcing facility rules, policies and procedures
- Filled out maintenance checklists and sheets
- Served as Head Lifeguard and attended monthly staff meetings and in-service trainings
- Ensure state and local health department regulations were met
- Held current certifications/Ellis lifeguarding license
- Enact water rescues, administer first aid and perform CPR in response to life threatening situations
- Coach for Green Ridge Recreation Center Basketball Camp organizing activities, teaching basketball fundamentals, game strategies, analytics, player conditioning and successful leadership
Golf Cart Attendant
Westlake Country Club
Westlake, VA
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Staged golf carts for membership play
- Greeted guests and offered help with optimal customer service
- Assisted in upkeep of storage area, grounds and parking areas
- Ensured that the Golf Pro Shop was kept clean, orderly and maintained
- Sold rounds of golf or memberships, merchandise and concessions to customers
Sports Referee
Franklin County Parks & Recreation
Franklin County, VA
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Officiate at sporting events, games and competitions
- Ensure that all rules (or laws) of the game are followed by performers
- Assess any rule violations, give out penalties, monitor time remaining in the game
- Uphold all safety regulations indoor or outdoor depending on activity/sport
- Examine the activity environment and surface to ensure safeguarded conditions
- Communicate any problems or concerns to facilitator/supervisor
- Keep track of event times, starting and stopping play when necessary
- Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Studio Arts - 3D
James Madison University
05.2023
Associate's Degree - Associate of Science
Virginia Western Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Adaptable To Diverse Tasks & Environments
- Effective Classroom Instruction
- Professional Coaching
- Curriculum Development
- Adaptive Learning Instructor
- Skilled Collaborator
- Results-Driven Professional
- Proficient Cross-Functional Communicator
- Committed High Achiever
Certification
- YMCA Swim Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- RBT Licensure
Coaching Experience
- Franklin County Eagles Basketball Camp, 06/14
- Franklin County Eagles Basketball Camp, 06/15
- Green Ridge Basketball Camp, 03/20
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
11.2024 - 03.2025
Aquatics Coordinator / Lifeguard
Botetourt Family YMCA
06.2023 - Current
Lead Lifeguard / Lifeguard
Green Ridge Recreation Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Golf Cart Attendant
Westlake Country Club
04.2017 - 12.2017
Sports Referee
Franklin County Parks & Recreation
11.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Studio Arts - 3D
James Madison University
Associate's Degree - Associate of Science
Virginia Western Community College
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