Braxton Sanford
Warrior
Summary
Results-driven Aquatics Coordinator with expertise in innovative programming and staff training at YMCA Of Greater Birmingham. Proficient in first aid, emergency response, and health regulation compliance, promoting safety and teamwork. Strong foundation in competitive athletics, showcasing time management and resilience within high-performing teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Coordinator
YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
05.2025 - Current
- Increased participant satisfaction by developing engaging aquatics programs.
- Enhanced safety through staff training on protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Optimized resources and attendance by effectively scheduling swim classes.
- Ensured health compliance by managing aquatic facility operations.
- Boosted community engagement by collaborating with partners to promote swim programs.
- Maintained staff qualifications by coordinating lifeguard certification courses.
Head Lifeguard
YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
04.2020 - 04.2025
- Ensured safety compliance through supervision of lifeguard team activities.
- Enhanced rescue knowledge by developing comprehensive training programs for lifeguards.
- Conducted regular safety drills, improving team readiness for emergency situations.
- Monitored pool operations, maintaining health regulation compliance and cleanliness standards.
- Identified performance improvement areas through evaluation of lifeguard service metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Kinesiology, And Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2025
Skills
- First aid proficiency
- Adaptive programming
- Self-discipline
- Brand representation
- Strong work ethic
- Mental toughness
- Coachability
- Leadership development
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Former division 1 and Division 2 college athlete
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Angle Tree Christmas gifts for 40 families.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members for 7 years.
- Placed 3rd at the 2023 Gulf South Conference Indoor track and field Championship for pole vault.
- Multi time Alabama high schol pole vault state champion
- Head lifeguard for 6 years while in high school/ college
Certification
Lifeguard, Redcross 2018-2027
Lifeguard instructor, Redcross 2025-2027
Timeline
Aquatics Coordinator
YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
05.2025 - Current
Head Lifeguard
YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
04.2020 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Kinesiology, And Education
Mississippi State University