Lauren Radcliffe

Poplar Tree Community Pool Operator:

• Tested pH, chlorine, and ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) levels daily
• Added chemicals to ensure pH, chlorine, and ORP levels were within a safe range

Poplar Tree Community Pool Lifeguard:

• Prioritized safety of swimmers and guests
• Provided basic wound care (e.g., cleaning, bandaging)
• Skimmed surface of pool, vacuumed pool floor, cleaned scumline

Community summer swim team that participates in the Northern Virginia Swimming League.

• Instructed and engaged swimmers of all ages and all skill levels.
• Worked with the head coach to prepare for both competitive and developmental meets.
• Worked with the head coach to create meet lineups
• Assisted junior coaches by answering questions and demonstrating how to fix incorrect stroke techniques.

Community summer swim team that participates in the Northern Virginia Swimming League.

• Instructed and engaged swimmers of all ages and all skill levels.
• Worked with the head coach to prepare for both competitive and developmental meets.
• Assisted junior coaches by answering questions and demonstrating how to fix incorrect stroke techniques.

Developmental swim program held during the school year for ages five to fourteen.

• Oversaw six junior and three assistant coaches.
• Wrote practice plans for each age group and directed coaches on instruction.
• Organized approximately 40 kids based on age and ability.

• Responsible for creating weekly practice plans, instructing swimmers, and working with an assistant coach to teach approximately eight swimmers.
• Corrected arm and leg technique for all strokes to improve the swimmer's overall speed and efficiency.

Community based learn to swim program affiliated with the Poplar Tree Pirate NVSL team.

• Trained ten coaches in providing swim instruction in freestyle and backstroke.
• Supervised and supported coaches in the water during each practice.
• Organized coaches and swimmers for three weekly practices over the course of four weeks.
• Organized and held a practice swim meet for swimmers. Communicated with families, coaches, and the community to conduct the meet.

• Assisted the head lane coach by helping to correct the stroke technique of swimmers in all strokes.

Community summer swim team that participates in the Northern Virginia Swimming League.

• Worked with seven to twelve year olds to teach all strokes in order to improve overall technique.
• Helped organize swimmers during meets so they were at Clerk of Course on time for their event(s).