Kailen Kennedy
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Motivated professional in aquatics and volleyball coaching. Managing all different age groups and backgrounds to help ensure the safety of the facilities and attendees. Proven leader among employees and pupils, allowing execution of skills and daily tasks. Strictly following the curriculum and criteria to ultimately provide a safe and fun experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waterpark Manager
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed the daily operations of the MAFC waterpark
- Ensured the safety of the members and staff by creating rotation schedules and safely staffing the water park.
- Responded first to any guard need or emergency.
- Trained assistant managers and new lifeguards.
- Balanced and checked pool chemicals, including chlorine.
- Helped to satisfy and aid members with any concerns.
- Ran swim test to ensure all independent swimmers were safe.
- Assigned cleaning duties to ensure the cleanliness of the facility.
Lifeguard Instructor
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe , NC
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
- Instructed trainees on the Red Cross Lifeguard curriculum through in-water skills, hands-on exercises, and lectures.
- I led and aided in several lifeguard certifications and recertification classes.
Water Safety Instructor
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
- Instructed swim lessons to all age groups based on the American Red Cross curriculum.
- Executed expertise in basic water safety and swimming techniques.
- Includes both small group and private swim lessons.
Senior Lifeguard
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Fulfilled all duties on shift as a lifeguard while serving as a leader to the other guards on staff.
- Helped make schedules and assign cleaning duties.
- Trained new lifeguards on shift.
- Checked chemicals and reported it to management.
- Responded to emergencies and lifeguard needs alongside the managers.
- Aided managers and supervisors in completing tasks.
Lifeguard
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Certified by the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and first aid.
- Ensured safe swimming practices and the overall health of both indoor and outdoor swimming facilities.
- Responded to any emergencies within the facility.
- Enforced rules and facility regulations.
- Kept the pool environment and equipment clean and tidy.
Assistant Water Park Manager
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed the daily operations of the MAFC waterpark
- Ensured the safety of the members and staff by creating rotation schedules and safely staffing the water park.
- Responded first to any guard need or emergency.
- I helped other managers and senior lifeguards with tasks.
- Balanced and checked pool chemicals, including chlorine.
- Helped to satisfy and aid members with any concerns.
- Ran swim test to ensure all independent swimmers were safe.
- Assigned cleaning duties to ensure the cleanliness of the facility.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Coached and mentored the junior varsity volleyball team at Piedmont Middle School.
- Created lineups, plays, and practice materials.
- Mentored the girls during games, practices, and tough situations regarding athlete mindset. Along with aiding in personal issues outside of the team.
- Assisted the Head Coach during practices, games, bookkeeping, and overall managing of the players.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSome College (No Degree) - Associates in Science
South Piedmont Community College
Indian Trail, NCHigh School Diploma -
Piedmont High School
Unionville NC06-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Emergency management
- Lifeguard instruction
- Training and development
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Lifeguard supervision
- Facility upkeep
- Pool chemistry
- Waterpark operations
- Lifeguard certification
- First aid training
- Strong swimming skills
- Water safety
- CPR certified
- Adaptable to change
- Patience and empathy
- Slide operation expertise
- Team player attitude
- Stress management
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Issue resolution
- Flexibility
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Game management
- Safety guidelines
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic
- Scheduling coordination
- Incident reporting
- Team building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public safety
- Quick decision making
Accomplishments
- Defensive MVP Varsity Volleyball
- JV Volleyball Captain
- Varsity Volleyball Captain
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Working out
- Holistic Health and Wellness
- Spending time with family and friends
- Volunteering with Animal Shelters
- Loving on my Pets!
- Photography
Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behavior
- NFHS Concussion in Sports
Timeline
Waterpark Manager
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Water Park Manager
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
05.2024 - 10.2024
Lifeguard Instructor
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
03.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Union County Public Schools
07.2023 - 10.2024
Water Safety Instructor
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
06.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Lifeguard
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
03.2022 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
City of Monroe, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
05.2021 - 08.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Some College (No Degree) - Associates in Science
South Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Piedmont High School
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