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Jordan M. Casey

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in aquatic safety and education at the University of Alabama Recreation. Proven ability to train lifeguards and enhance student engagement through effective communication and conflict resolution. Skilled in emergency response and performance scheduling, ensuring operational efficiency and safety in all activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented experience-based activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assessed student performance using fair, standards-based evaluations to collect actionable data.
  • Facilitated whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction while fostering relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Lifeguard, Supervisor, Swim Instructor Supervisor, and Lifeguard Instructor

University of Alabama Recreation
Tuscaloosa, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Train and evaluate lifeguards in CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques, ensuring compliance with safety standards, providing feedback, and maintaining accurate training records.
  • Oversee lifeguard teams, ensuring safety and operational efficiency by monitoring lifeguard performance, conducting safety checks, and handling incident management.
  • Supervise and teach both group and individual swim lessons for a wide range of ages and skill levels; assist with scheduling, maintain accurate records, ensure smooth daily operations, and communicate regularly with parents to support student progress and satisfaction.

Swim Instructor

Fairhope Swim
Fairhope, USA
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Schedule and teach individual and group swimming lessons for children and adults ages two years and older, while communicating regularly with swimmers or parents/guardians, creating sign-up forms, and managing scheduling and payment documentation.

Swim Instructor

Eastern Shore Aquatic Center
Daphne, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Schedule and teach individual and group swimming lessons for children ages two and a half years and older, and assist the head coach with practices and swim meets as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2025

Skills

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  • PADI Open Water Diver
  • Swim instructor training
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Lifeguard oversight
  • Staff training
  • Pool maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Performance scheduling

Awards

  • University of Alabama: President's List, Dean's List, Recreation Aquatics Staff Rookie of the Year
  • Daphne High School Swim Team: State Finalist, County Champion, Team Captain
  • Daphne High School: Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Award Nominee and Area Winner, ALA Girls State Delegate, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, National Honor Society

Involvement/Leadership

  • Alpha Gamma Delta, Major Group Leader, 01/24-05/25, Enhance the experience of peers within my major through being a resource for information, planning events to bring us together, and gaining specialized knowledge of course selections, professor recommendations, and professional development.
  • Alpha Gamma Delta, Care for the Flock Leader, 05/22-05/25, Mentor and guide new members through their transition into college.
  • Roll Tide for Reading, 2023-05/25, Support literacy efforts by reading to children in health clinic waiting rooms, providing literacy information to parents/guardians, collecting donations, and participating in various volunteer efforts., Write and edit by-laws and constitution for University organization application.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
04.2025 - Current

Lifeguard, Supervisor, Swim Instructor Supervisor, and Lifeguard Instructor

University of Alabama Recreation
01.2022 - Current

Swim Instructor

Fairhope Swim
01.2020 - 08.2024

Swim Instructor

Eastern Shore Aquatic Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Jordan M. Casey