ERIC MASON
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated Aquatic Supervisor proficient in training coordination and emergency response management. Oversee a diverse team of lifeguards, implementing comprehensive training programs that elevated safety standards and staff performance. Committed to ensuring exceptional facility operations and patron safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatic Supervisor
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2023 - Current
- Support the supervision, training, scheduling, and daily operations of approximately 58 lifeguards and aquatic employees.
- Develop two hours of monthly daily-training material and lead two-hour monthly in-service sessions for approximately 15–20 employees, helping lifeguards complete four required training hours each month.
- Manage employee availability changes.
- Frequently serve as Head Lifeguard and occasionally enter lifeguard rotation to support staffing, direct rotations, supervise deck operations, enforce facility rules, and maintain continuous patron surveillance.
- Send employee availability polls, schedule monthly in-service sessions, and maintain training records using Microsoft Excel and Teams.
- Respond to unsafe conditions, patron concerns, difficult interactions, and staffing needs while maintaining professional customer service.
- Test and document chlorine and pH levels in indoor and outdoor pools and make adjustments using granular chlorine, liquid chlorine, and other pool chemicals.
- Operate and troubleshoot pump-room equipment, including Stenner pumps, backwashing, and hair traps.
- Familiar with daily opening and nightly closing procedures and how to safely open/shut down aquatic and facility operations.
- Inspect facility AEDs and first-aid cabinets to verify proper function, organization, and supply levels.
Head Lifeguard
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Salt Lake City, Utah
12.2021 - 04.2023
Lifeguard
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2019 - 12.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Promotion And Education, Health Promotion Research
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah05-2027
Skills
- Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook When2Work Group-Me Pool chemical testing Pump-room equipment Aquatic facility documentation Training coordination
Certification
- StarGuard Instructor, Salt Lake County - Current; expires December 6, 2027 Includes CPR, AED, and first-aid qualifications
- Starfish Swim Instructor - Previously certified July 2024–July 2025; recertification planned
- Search and Rescue Certificate, University of Utah School of Medicine - April 2025
- Backpacking Medicine Certificate, University of Utah School of Medicine - April 2025
- Honors in Wilderness Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine - March 2025
- Basic Wilderness Life Support, University of Utah School of Medicine - February 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Utah Food Bank, Food Box Delivery Volunteer, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2026 - Present
Deliver food boxes monthly to homebound Utah residents, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. Completed eight client deliveries during the first month while following food-safety procedures, delivery notes, and special requests. Provide reliable and respectful service that helps reduce transportation and mobility barriers for community members.
Timeline
Aquatic Supervisor
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
04.2023 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
12.2021 - 04.2023
Lifeguard
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Promotion And Education, Health Promotion Research
University of Utah