CASSIE HOLMES
Ventura,California
Summary
As an employee of the Conejo Recreation and Park District, I bring a strong commitment to enhancing community engagement and supporting the district’s mission to provide quality parks, recreational opportunities, and services. My strengths include excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a deep understanding of the importance of fostering positive relationships with community members. With experience in program planning, customer service, and event coordination, I strive to create inclusive and enjoyable experiences for all park users. I am dedicated to maintaining the district’s values of stewardship, wellness, and recreation while ensuring a welcoming environment for all residents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Specialist
Conejo Recreation & Park District
02.2024 - Current
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Coordinated safety planning and implementation.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Performed program financial administration, reporting, and documentation functions.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
Pool Manager
Conejo Recreation & Park District
05.2013 - 02.2024
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Hired, trained and evaluated team members to meet departmental standards and goals.
- Interpreted, explained and enforced pool policies and procedures to preserve health and safety of employees and public.
- Planned, coordinated and promoted aquatics programs to optimize water safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
Aquatics Supervisor
Naval Base Ventura County
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Tracked, organized and cleaned pool equipment and restocked or replaced inventory to keep pool in good working condition.
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Marketing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06-2017
Skills
- Program planning
- First aid and CPR
- Program management
- Activity coordination
- Volunteer coordination
- Group and individual instruction
- Safety
- Fitness instruction
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Class instruction
- Staff management
Professionallicenses
- Emergency Medical Technician, California, Licensed to provide emergency medical services.
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification, Licensed to instruct Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR and AED Training by the American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support Instructor Certification, Licensed to instruct BLS courses by the American Red Cross.
Certification
- Licensed EMT
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
Conejo Recreation & Park District
02.2024 - Current
Aquatics Supervisor
Naval Base Ventura County
06.2021 - 01.2022
Pool Manager
Conejo Recreation & Park District
05.2013 - 02.2024
- Licensed EMT
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Bachelor of Science - Business And Marketing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Moorpark College
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