Amelia Grant
Auburn,AL
Summary
Energetic and dependable leader with extensive experience managing and mentoring teams in aquatic and camp environments. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative and safe atmosphere while overseeing daily operations, coordinating activities, and ensuring the well-being of participants. Skilled in motivating staff, implementing effective training programs, and maintaining high standards of safety and engagement. Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution, with a commitment to creating a positive and enriching experience for everyone.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cabin Team Leader
YMCA Camp Seafarer
Arapahoe, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for the well-being and positive experience of 13 campers at a time over 9 weeks.
- Cultivates a respectful, caring, and nurturing community within the cabin group.
- Demonstrates effective listening, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Helps set vision and establish goals for each individual they supervise, creating ways to track and celebrate accomplishments.
- Uses creativity to organize activities for the cabin group.
- Serves on an activity instructing large groups of campers, as well as individual campers, in one-on-one certification, instruction, and skill building, with a focus on safety.
- Leads and provides coaching to two assisting staff members and a camper-in-leadership training
- Writes clear and concise weekly reports home to parents, communicating each camper’s activities and accomplishments
- Leads problem solving among team members and campers
- Responsible for overall experience of campers and team morale
Pool Captain
YMCA Camp Seafarer
Arapahoe, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for pool opening and closing checklist ensuring it is completed daily
- Ensuring all swim classes have an instructor and providing leadership and guidance to other instructors.
- Facilitates and maintains safety procedures at all times, with safety as the top priority.
- Responsible for ensuring all staff are conducting systematic searches in accordance with proper procedures.
- Assisted in leading a 30-staff member team that implements a certified aquatic program for large groups of 130-160 campers at a time.
- Taught Lifeguarding classes following the American Red Cross curriculum guidelines.
- Observed students during practice sessions to ensure they were following safety protocols properly.
- Responded promptly in case of an emergency situation by alerting appropriate personnel or administering first aid if necessary.
- Instructed classes on safety and rescue techniques for lifeguards, such as CPR, first aid, and water-rescue skills.
Assistant Cabin Team Leader
YMCA Camp Seafarer
Arapahoe, NC, NC
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the well-being and positive experience of 13 campers at a time over 9 weeks.
- Cultivates a respectful, caring, and nurturing community within the cabin group.
- Demonstrates effective listening, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Assists in establishing expectations of the cabin community.
- Helps set vision and establish goals for each individual they supervise, creating ways to track and celebrate accomplishments.
- Uses creativity to organize activities for the cabin group.
- Serves on an activity instructing large groups of campers, as well as individual campers, in one-on-one certification, instruction, and skill building with a focus on safety.
Aquatics Supervisor
Lifetime Athletic Club
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics staff members.
- Instructed swimmers on proper technique and etiquette during swim lessons.
- Implemented and maintained safety standards, and deployed first aid, CPR, and other emergency management services.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations.
- Conducted in-service training, meetings, and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and water hardness and took steps to maintain the pool at optimal levels.
- Managing swim lessons, signing up kids for swim lessons, and managing payment.
- Helped out throughout the facility, positively welcoming members, and signing them in.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding aquatic programs or services.
Aquatics Lifeguard
Lifetime Athletic Club
Gaithersburg, MD
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on the scene.
- Monitored the safety of guests in and around the swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills, such as First Aid and CPR, to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Rescued a man in cardiac arrest and performed CPR.
- Collaborated closely with the team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
Gaithersburg, MD
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Scheduled private lessons upon request from clients interested in more personalized instruction.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and certifications.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2027
Skills
- Accident Prevention
- Facility Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Productivity
- Social skills
Affiliations
- Involved with Project Uplift
- Volunteer at CARE Humane Society
- Delta Zeta Sorority
Accomplishments
- Apart of the Ulysses Signature Research Program at Northwest High School
- Awarded Everyday Hero from Montgomery County Fire Rescue service in May of 2022
- Awarded Maryland Right Care When It Counts in May of 2022
- Recognized for Good Sport Award: building a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone as well as demonstrating Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith
Certification
- Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- Lifeguarding Instructor
Timeline
Cabin Team Leader
YMCA Camp Seafarer
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pool Captain
YMCA Camp Seafarer
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Cabin Team Leader
YMCA Camp Seafarer
07.2023 - 08.2023
Aquatics Supervisor
Lifetime Athletic Club
08.2022 - 08.2023
Aquatics Lifeguard
Lifetime Athletic Club
10.2021 - 08.2023
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Auburn University
- Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- Lifeguarding Instructor
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