Chad Campbell
Port Charlotte
Summary
Results-driven Recreation Supervisor with a proven track record in crisis management, team leadership, and program planning. Committed to enhancing community well-being through innovative recreational programs and effective staff training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Supervisor
Charlotte County Community Services
Englewood
05.2025 - Current
- Performed most responsibilities from the Aquatic Coordinator position, additional to the below duties.
- Planned and organized recreational programs for diverse community groups.
- Supervised staff and volunteers during recreational activities and events.
- Developed training materials for staff on safety and program procedures.
- Managed facility scheduling to optimize space for various activities.
- Facilitated communication between participants, staff, and community members.
- Researched potential grants or other funding sources to support additional program offerings.
- Supervised material acquisition, setup and teardown for periodic and special events.
- Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
- Managed shelter operations, ensuring efficient daily routines and resource allocation.
- Assessed the needs of individuals seeking shelter services and provided assistance in obtaining housing, employment, medical care, and other resources.
- Provided coverage of multiple facilities during periods of supervisor shortages.
Aquatic Coordinator
Charlotte County Community Services
Englewood
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Assigned work to team members and evaluated performance against standards.
- Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
- Initiated creative ideas and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.
- Managed supply inventory for team and distributed resources to meet demand.
- Sought out opportunities to improve service levels and corrected problems.
- Settled disputes or helped solve other customer concerns.
- Supervised material acquisition, setup and teardown for periodic and special events. Including, but not limited to hurricane preparation and post-hurricane repair/cleanup.
- Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Supervised lifeguards, maintaining employee files with up-to-date CPR, first aid, AED and spinal injury management certifications.
- Hosted and ran American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes.
- Performed safety drills and audits with monthly meetings and training.
- Evaluated delivery and effectiveness of staff to maintain quality aquatic programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations.
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
- Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
- Cleaned equipment and areas of Pools, Skateparks and other recreational facilities.
Lifeguard
Charlotte County Community Services
Port Charlotte
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Managed Lifeguards to ensure daily procedures work out as planned.
- Served a janitorial function to bathrooms and entire facility.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Teach American Red Cross Swimming Lessons.
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Engaged children in pool activities to learn about water safety.
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Teach American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes.
Production Leader
McDonald's
Englewood
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Trained, mentored and inspired 15 line workers in safe operation of assembly line equipment and mastered and modeled diverse production operations to support team.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
- Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
- Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood, FL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid Certified
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Certified
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certified
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certified
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certified
- NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator Certified
- American Sports and Fitness Association Water Aerobics Instructor Certified
- American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
- Mastery of daktronics scoreboard equipment
- Proficient knowledge in Active-Net meet manager
- Experienced in effective management of customer complaints and interest
- Mastery of chemical testing as well as balancing pool chemicals to meet health code standards
- Crisis Management
- Efficient in Program Management
- Computer Skills
- Data Management
- Supervision & Leadership
- Planning & Organizing
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen - Date Completed: 4/9/2025
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - Date Completed: 12/2/2025
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor - Date Completed: 9/13/2024
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer - Date Completed: 9/13/2024
NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator - Date Completed: 10/16/2025
ASFA Water Aerobics instructor - Date Completed: 10/01/2021
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - Date Completed: 12/2/2025
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor - Date Completed: 9/13/2024
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer - Date Completed: 9/13/2024
NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator - Date Completed: 10/16/2025
ASFA Water Aerobics instructor - Date Completed: 10/01/2021
Addl. Responsibilities (Shelters & Mass Care)
- Beginning during period as Aquatic Coordinator, did work as the Mass Care Coordinator in the Emergency Management building, then became the lead shelter manager for Charlotte County
- Prepared and presented Shelter Training Presentations for essential staff (over 2,000)
- Created monthly shelter staff lists
- Planned yearly walkthrough of locations to keep accurate capacity estimates
- Served as shelter manager in shelter locations during activations
Addl. Responsibilities (TB Rays)
- Began during period as Aquatic Coordinator. Managed parking operations for the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Season at the Charlotte Sports Park
Addl. Responsibilities (Microsoft Office Classes)
- As mentioned previously, beginning during the period of Aquatic Coordinator, conducted Microsoft Office trainings in varying levels regarding Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Planner.
Timeline
Recreation Supervisor
Charlotte County Community Services
05.2025 - Current
Aquatic Coordinator
Charlotte County Community Services
09.2022 - 05.2025
Lifeguard
Charlotte County Community Services
03.2019 - 09.2022
Production Leader
McDonald's
10.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Lemon Bay High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University