Dara Botnick
Richboro,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly organized Volleyball Coach known for mentoring and building capable, respectable athletes. Professional coach promotes positive, working relationships with athletes and guardians. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits. Energetic Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes. Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Talented in swim instruction for all ages. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED. Lifeguard with well-honed supervisory skills. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Experienced candidate with passion for verifying safety and security of all individuals within area of responsibility. Hardworking individual with excellent eye for detail and in-depth knowledge of emergency situation protocols and procedures. Natural problem-solver with keen ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volleyball Coach
Princeton Volleyball Club
12.2022 - Current
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
Lifeguard
Northampton Recreation Department
05.2022 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Inspected pools and pools areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
Babysitter
Stephanie Sampson
09.2020 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Sales Associate
The Hanger Boutique
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Council Rock High School South
Holland, PA06.2024
Skills
- Individual Trainings
- Volleyball Fundamentals
- Motivational Techniques
- Media Relations
- Program Fundraising
- Motivational Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Gameplay
- Individual Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Varsity Letter Award " in 2022.
- Awarded "Math Student of the Marking Period( fourth marking period) " in 2022.
- Awarded "Social Student of the Month" in 2022.
- Awarded "Jv Selfless Award" in 2021.
Certification
- Training - Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aide 2020-present
- Training-CEU for Lifeguarding 2021
- Training- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania 2022
actives
- Volleyball 9th-12th grade
- Student Council 9th-11th grade
- Student Executive Board 9th-12th grade
- Athletes helping Athlete 10th -12th grade
- Mini Thon 10th-12th grade
- Buddy Club 10th- 12th grade
9th grade
- Softball
- Focus group
10th grade
- National art honor society
- Asian culture club
- Unified track
- Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)
- Year book
- AAU volleyball tournament
11th grade
- Fall dance committee
- Unified physical education
- Graphic design Instagram photos for volleyball and baseball page
- Student council representative
- Jr prom committee
- Arranged fundraising for volleyball team
- Stated the bucks county chapter of power of blue
12 grade
- President of buddy club
- Power of blue
- What’s your name
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Princeton Volleyball Club
12.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Northampton Recreation Department
05.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
The Hanger Boutique
08.2021 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Stephanie Sampson
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Council Rock High School South
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