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James Wharton

Madison,WI

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Willing to learn new skills and adapt to challenges in the workplace. Experience at Recwell as a supervisor, referee, and lead provide invaluable experience that make me highly qualified to be a summer camp counselor. Thank you for your consideration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intramural Sports Supervisor

University of Wisconsin Recreation and Wellbeing
Madison, WI
08.2023 - Current
  • Organized and administered intramural sports programs for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Supervised referees and scorekeepers to ensure accuracy of game results.
  • Maintained records of team rosters, schedules, scores, standings, awards.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of all equipment used during intramurals including balls, nets, flags, cones.
  • Resolved any disputes or issues between teams or players within the program.

Intramural Sports Referee

University of Wisconsin Recreation and Wellbeing
Madison, WI
09.2022 - Current
  • Successfully officiated basketball and flag football for three or more semesters
  • Maintained a professional environment amongst participants while also enforcing rules and regulations
  • WIAA certified basketball referee and baseball umpire
  • Fall 2022 Flag Football official of the season
  • Have worked various basketball officiating tournaments outside of intramural's, including Waterloo middle school and Bucky's Classic club basketball tournament.

Junior Counselor

Camp Grady Spruce
Mineral Wells, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Was placed in a cabin and had the responsibility of overseeing children 24/7
  • Had to clean the kitchen and cabin regularly to ensure a clean and safe environment for myself and the children
  • Various certifications required such as CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen use. Certifications through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
  • Chose to complete the YMCA lifeguard certification which required a week long training course
  • Successfully guarded up to 35 children at a time throughout the summer
  • Learned how to operate and explain various outdoors activities such as sailing, canoeing, and archery. This included watching over the children while also maintaining equipment.
  • This 24/7 job requires stress management skills, improvisation, and organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Episcopal School of Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Working with children and teens
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Stress management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Certification

  • American Red Cross CPR certified
  • Former YMCA lifeguard certified
  • OSHA basic health and safety certified
  • WIAA basketball and baseball officiating certified

References

  • Parker Goss
  • Bailey Kenney

Timeline

Intramural Sports Supervisor

University of Wisconsin Recreation and Wellbeing
08.2023 - Current

Intramural Sports Referee

University of Wisconsin Recreation and Wellbeing
09.2022 - Current

Junior Counselor

Camp Grady Spruce
06.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Episcopal School of Dallas
  • American Red Cross CPR certified
  • Former YMCA lifeguard certified
  • OSHA basic health and safety certified
  • WIAA basketball and baseball officiating certified
James Wharton