Chase Watkins
Atkinson,NH
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at YMCA Camp Lincoln, skilled in leadership and relationship building. Proven ability to create safe, engaging environments while teaching core values. Certified in First Aid and CPR, I excel in team collaboration and conflict resolution, fostering positive experiences for campers and students alike.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant/Group Leader
SDYMCA School Aged Child Care
Exeter, NH
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Ran and helped to run group games and enrichment activities for students.
- Taught students the Y's four core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
- Provided a healthy snack for students.
- Created a safe and clean environment for students.
- Helped students to complete homework assignments when necessary.
Outdoor Education Facilitator
YMCA Camp Lincoln
Kingston, New Hampshire
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed and oversaw a variety of activities, including orienteering, initiatives, low ropes, and archery.
- Implemented boating expertise to facilitate safe and meaningful boating periods.
- Guided students through reflective debriefs following activities to allow for impactful self-assessment and group assessment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during group activities.
- Embraced feedback from camp directors and coworkers to improve performance and program efficiency.
- Maintained professionalism.
Boating Program Lead
YMCA Camp Lincoln
Kingston, New Hampshire
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed ideas and solutions to enhance program.
- Led and instructed staff and lifeguards.
- Maintained camper and staff safety while on the water and moving boats.
- Kept program engaging and exciting throughout the summer.
- Monitored quality and safety status of boats, PFDs, and other equipment.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Lincoln
Kingston, NH
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured the health and safety of campers.
- Taught campers the Y's core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
- Facilitated camper friendships and interests.
- Led and assisted with various skill-class activities.
- Worked with other counselors and senior staff to perform daily responsibilities and help campers.
- Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid trained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, MA05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Management and Policy
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NHSkills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Instructional leadership
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Safety management
- Activity planning
- Program development
Affiliations
• Milk Club
• Hiking
• Boating
• Tabletop Games
• Second-Degree Karate Black Belt
• Carry the Boats Club, President, 2023-24
• Hiking
• Boating
• Tabletop Games
• Second-Degree Karate Black Belt
• Carry the Boats Club, President, 2023-24
Accomplishments
• National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student
• Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit
• National Hispanic Recognition
• 2023-24 SACC Site Staff of the Year
• 2025 SDYMCA Outdoor Education Core Value Award
• Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit
• National Hispanic Recognition
• 2023-24 SACC Site Staff of the Year
• 2025 SDYMCA Outdoor Education Core Value Award
Certification
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified
• Lifeguard Certified
• NH Safe Boating Certified
•SCUBA Certified
• First Aid Certified
• Lifeguard Certified
• NH Safe Boating Certified
•SCUBA Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Elementary
Timeline
Outdoor Education Facilitator
YMCA Camp Lincoln
08.2025 - 11.2025
Boating Program Lead
YMCA Camp Lincoln
06.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Lincoln
06.2023 - 08.2024
Program Assistant/Group Leader
SDYMCA School Aged Child Care
09.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Management and Policy
University of New Hampshire