Joy Kutz
Mechanicsburg,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/Lifeguard
Mechanicsburg Area community pool
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up to date in water rescue techniques
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Penn State University
State College, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Work with children of all ages to build necessary swimming skills
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Communicate with co-workers to ensure safety in the pool area
- Attend biweekly training for practice and training in saving kayak's and scuba divers
- Collaborated with managers in a respectful demeanor to create an open and honest work environment
Babysitter
Family friends
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls
- Supervised and cared for children ages 5 to 10
- Developed and implemented creative play strategies to enhance learning and social skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's behaviors and progress.
Server/Food Runner
Cold Springs Inn and Brewing Company
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations
Camp Counselor
Mechanicsburg Parks and Recreation Program
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
Swim Coach
Mechanicsburg Swim Club
Mechanicsburg, PA
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated proper form and stroke technique to athletes in water
- Worked closely with swim team athletes between ages of 5 and 18 for approximately 15 competitive meets per year
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun
Swim Lesson Instructor
Mechanicsburg School District
Mechanicsburg, PA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers
- Observed participants during classes, watching for issues and incorrect techniques
- Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries
Server/Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
Mechanicsburg, PA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Trained new employees to perform duties
Hostess
Olive Garden
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High
Mechanicsburg, PA06-2022
Skills
- Child supervision
- Empathy and patience
- Creative thinking
- Communication
- Growth Mindset
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Penn State University
10.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Family friends
06.2023 - Current
Server/Food Runner
Cold Springs Inn and Brewing Company
05.2023 - 01.2024
Camp Counselor
Mechanicsburg Parks and Recreation Program
06.2022 - 08.2023
Swim Lesson Instructor
Mechanicsburg School District
11.2021 - 12.2022
Server/Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2021 - 08.2022
Swim Coach
Mechanicsburg Swim Club
10.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager/Lifeguard
Mechanicsburg Area community pool
06.2021 - 08.2025
Hostess
Olive Garden
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High