Aquatics professional with proven track record in managing comprehensive aquatic programs and delivering exceptional safety and instructional standards. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving goals in dynamic environments. Reliable and adaptable, offering expertise in staff training, program development, and customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatics Director and High School Swim Coach
Port Washington-Saukville School District
01.2018 - Current
Ensure safety of pool patrons, have knowledge of and implement safety protocols, Train and certify lifeguards on the emergency action plans, implement Health department protocols, and check pool chemicals
Recruit, interview, hire, train guards, orientations, and provide monthly Inservice training for lifeguarding staff of 15 people
Build rapport and have effective communication to patrons and staff through websites, emails, group and in person
Scheduling outside programming pool use, summer school swim lessons, schedule high school teams and middle school team pool use.
Create a program for swimming lessons, train swim instructors on Red Cross swim material, and implement safety protocol during lessons
Monthly scheduling of guard shifts to cover shits to ensure the safety of patrons
In charge of banking deposits, pool budget, and ordering supplies
Update pool websites with current schedules and program activities available
Created, organized, facilitated two successful pool fundraisers, raising $25,000 for diving board, new lane lines, and water basketball hoop
Recruit for middle school and high school swim, Coached 70 middle school kids, taught them proper technique and skills.
Successfully coached swimmers to high school state, where they placed on the podium and broke numerous school records.
Set up and maintain all equipment for the swim meets, scoreboard, touch pads run computer program for meet.
Child and Family Specialist, Early Head Start Home Visitor
National Centers for Learning Excellence
01.2010 - Current
Facilitate weekly 90-minute family home visits for 12 families, by providing child development and family support services to low-income, high risk, infant, toddlers, foster children, pregnant women, and their families.
Plan family socialization events with a developmental theme to facilitate parent/child relationships.
Assess needs of individual families and connect them with community resources.
Complete entry and ongoing developmental screenings to establish baseline and to track developmental gains.
Collaborate with the West Bend School District/Head Start program to create a personalized transition plan for children.
Collaborate and participate in team meetings with Human Service and Birth-to-Three to individualize care with social workers, therapist, and service coordinators to provide the best care and create an follow an Individual Family Service Plans for children.
Coordinate and communicate with multiple community agencies to streamline services and provide support and care.
Utilize Child Plus, Lap Online, and Parents as Teachers to maintain accurate family records, track developmental progress, and create individualized lesson plans.
Participate in bi-weekly reflective supervision to share case information and feedback from the team to maximize services and outcomes.
Support Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant & Clerical Unit Coordinator
Rogers Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Provided inpatient care for adolescents and teens with eating disorders. Floated between child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric units.
Worked collaboratively with registered nurses, dieticians, doctors, psychologists, and social workers to provide individualized care for the patient and developed/facilitated support groups for patients.
Documented behaviors, responsible for recording vitals, EKG, weight checks, meals, chart maintenance, carrying out doctor orders, ordering labs, and answering phones.
Presented training sessions on a variety of topics including: de-escalating behaviors, recognizing psychiatric disorders, approaching sensitive situations, and self-defense.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Human Development
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay
Skills
Program/Facilities management
Lifeguard oversight
Guest relations
Accident prevention
Health code compliance
Emergency response
Scheduling coordination
Instructor training
Timeline
Aquatics Director and High School Swim Coach
Port Washington-Saukville School District
01.2018 - Current
Child and Family Specialist, Early Head Start Home Visitor
National Centers for Learning Excellence
01.2010 - Current
Support Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant & Clerical Unit Coordinator
Rogers Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Human Development
Elementary Physical Education Teacher at Port Washington-Saukville School DistrictElementary Physical Education Teacher at Port Washington-Saukville School District