Blake Ediss

During business hours, I occupy the front desk in the main lobby, and I cater to the members' needs.

• This could include charging accounts for various fees and purchases, serving drinks, and obtaining bought products or restrung rackets. This, I am able to do quickly and efficiently.
• Members also tend to ask questions and I promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• I occasionally help with junior tennis clinics (in the summer), and I also monitor and check in courts throughout my shift.

After business hours, I go through the process of closing down the facilities.

• This includes taking out all of the trash, refilling water jugs on courts, cleaning and picking up said courts, and cleaning the main lobby area.
• Before I clock out, I lock all the doors, grab the lights, and close down the system, and finish any billing left by either me or the tennis pros.

I am also an assistant coach for Sawtooth Aquatics, which is a year-round competitive club swimming organization run by two of my former coaches.

My role is mainly centered around working with their developmental groups, so kids aged 8-14. I also help out coaching the higher level groups, those aged 16-18, and the ones competing on a regional and national level.

• Organized practice sessions with my groups, including warm-ups, drills, and cool-downs.
• Provided feedback to swimmers on their performance in order to help them improve.
• Collaborated with head coach to plan and implement team strategies at competitions.
• Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential through positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
• Monitored swimmers' performance during practices and meets to ensure proper technique is used.
• I also have to do quite a bit of talking with parents about their child's progress and effort levels.
• To have this position, I had to complete the USA Swimming Coaching Certification, which was about 20 hours of certifications and courses dedicated to ensuring I was prepared and capable of transitioning from collegiate swimmer to coach.

• Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
• Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
• Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
• Completing housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up toys and books.
• Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
• Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
• Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
• Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
• Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.

This is a summer-only position, running from the end of May to the end of July.

• This ran from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, five days a week, and we had meets with the city league every week, lasting from 3 pm to 8 pm.
• As an assistant coach, my job was to write workouts for practice sessions, including warm-ups, drills, test sets, and cool-downs.
• Monitored swimmers' performance during practices and meets to ensure proper technique is used.
• Provided feedback to swimmers on their performance in order to help them improve.
• Motivated swimmers by recognizing their efforts both in practice and at meets.
• Taught swimming to students from beginner through advanced.
• Soothed hesitant swimmers and encouraged class participation.
• Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential through positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.