Katie Meier
Port Charlotte
Summary
Experienced recreation and aquatics professional with a proven background serving the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Demonstrated success in supervising staff, coordinating aquatic operations, and managing recreation programs with a strong emphasis on safety, customer service, and operational efficiency. Skilled in staff management, scheduling, program development, facility oversight, and emergency response, with a commitment to fostering safe, engaging, and inclusive recreational environments for the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Supervisor
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of recreation programs, activities, and special events
- Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate recreation staff, support hiring and onboarding, and oversee day-to-day staff operations
- Administrative duties including preparing and maintaining reports and records, managing budgets, coordinating facility operations, and assisting with recordkeeping and correspondence
- Provide exceptional customer service, address participant inquiries and concerns, and help promote recreation services to the community to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
Aquatic Coordinator
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Oversee the safety and effective operation of aquatic facilities, including maintaining safe swimming conditions, enforcing swimming regulations, and supervising daily activities
- Hire, Assign, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise lifeguards
- Ensure facility cleanliness and compliance with water quality standards; and coordinate comprehensive aquatic programs, including swim lessons and water exercise classes
- Respond to emergency situations, perform rescues and administer first aid/CPR when needed
- Maintain inventory and supplies, complete daily safety inspections, prepare written reports on incidents, and perform required administrative duties, including communication, documentation, and managing budgets
- Provide excellent customer service, support other facilities when needed, and contribute to a positive and safe aquatic environment for the community
Lifeguard
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Responsible for maintaining safe aquatic environments at County swimming facilities through vigilant surveillance of swimmers, enforcing all pool rules and water safety policies, and preventing accidents
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations by performing water rescues and administering first aid or CPR as needed
- Maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of pool areas, monitoring water quality and reporting any concerns, completing incident and activity reports, and providing exceptional customer service to facility patrons
Education
Florida SouthWestern State College
Punta Gorda, FLState College of Florida
VeniceSkills
- Staff supervision
- Program planning
- Facility management
- Safety monitoring
- Problem Solving
Certification
Lifeguard certification
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and Lifeguard Instructor certification
Water Safety Instructor Trainer and Water Safety Instructor certification
NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator
Timeline
Recreation Supervisor
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
08.2023 - Current
Aquatic Coordinator
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
08.2018 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
01.2012 - 07.2018
Florida SouthWestern State College
State College of Florida