Austin McKenna
Hilo
Summary
Diligent leader with background in counseling support and conflict resolution. Successfully guided individuals through personal challenges and facilitated group sessions to promote emotional well-being. Demonstrated strong communication and active listening skills to foster supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Counselor
Camp Homelani
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Along with lifeguarding, I was an assistant counselor in charge of dealing with kids in need of more attention during times not spent at the waterfront from ages 7-17
Beach Lifeguard
Camp Homelani
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as an open water lifeguard in charge of keeping 30-115 kids from ages 7-17 safe on the beach and in the water
Certified Lead Lifeguard
Island Waterpark
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked as a lifeguard for one year
- Promoted to Lead lifeguard for one year requiring me to keep track of and monitor 8-10 other lifeguards over an eight hour shift
- Encouraging, leading and communicating with others to keep people from all ages safe in and out of water
- This also gave me experience in the de-escalation of conflict between peers as well as guests in the park
Education
Theology, Apologetics, Biblical Theology
Revolution Hawaii
Waialua, HI04-2025
Hilo High School - Hebrew, AP Christianity - Theological And Apologetic Church Class
Hilo High School
Hilo, Hawaii05.2024
Skills
- Effective Leadership Under Pressure
- Clear Communication and public speaking
- BLS and First Aid Certified
- Spiritual Mentorship
- Team management
- Physical fitness
Certification
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
- CPR and AED Certification
- Lifeguard Certified
Ministry Experience
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Founded and led the first FCA program at Hilo High School, coordinating events and outreach.
Affiliations
- Revolution Hawaii
Languages
Hebrew
Professional Working
Interests
Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Counselor
Camp Homelani
06.2024 - 08.2024
Beach Lifeguard
Camp Homelani
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Lead Lifeguard
Island Waterpark
01.2021 - 01.2023
Theology, Apologetics, Biblical Theology
Revolution Hawaii
Hilo High School - Hebrew, AP Christianity - Theological And Apologetic Church Class
Hilo High School
Similar Profiles
Zoe HanksZoe Hanks
Night Watch at Camp Homelani - Salvation ArmyNight Watch at Camp Homelani - Salvation Army
William HintonWilliam Hinton
Camp Counselor at Camp Ho Mita Koda/Camp Wonder/FFA Camp MuskingumCamp Counselor at Camp Ho Mita Koda/Camp Wonder/FFA Camp Muskingum
Ishaan SainiIshaan Saini
Camp Counselor at Camp CAMPCamp Counselor at Camp CAMP