Erica Groffy
Littleton,CO
Summary
Aquatics manager with strong swimming proficiency and advanced lifeguard skills safely creates, organizes and implements recreational swim programs. Oversees aquatic areas, facilitates waterfront activities and supervises on-duty lifeguards to optimize safety measures. Lifeguard and WSI certification needs to be updated.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatics Manager
West River Community Center
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity and water hardness and took steps to maintain pool at optimal levels.
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Managed a facility with three pools and 50+ lifeguards.
Swim Instructor
Highlands Ranch Community Center
06.1992 - 12.2001
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
Water Aerobics Instructor
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Provided assessments and grading as this was an actual elective class for students at the University.
Swim Instructor/Certified Lifeguard
YMCA
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK05.1998
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Microsoft Word
- Accident Prevention
- Water Aerobics
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Constructive Feedback
- Improvement Strategies
- Business Operations
- Staff Training
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Community Safety
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Program Activities
- Workflow Processes
Timeline
Aquatics Manager
West River Community Center
01.2015 - 08.2015
Water Aerobics Instructor
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.1997 - 05.1998
Swim Instructor/Certified Lifeguard
YMCA
06.1997 - 08.1997
Swim Instructor
Highlands Ranch Community Center
06.1992 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Oklahoma Baptist University
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