Marcus Truman
Washington
Summary
Aquatic professional with progressive lifeguard and pool management experience, specializing in high-volume operations, staff supervision, and safety-first service. Skilled in risk management, surveillance standards, and EAP leadership, ensuring consistent policy compliance. Experienced in staffing/scheduling, training and coaching lifeguards, conducting in-service drills, and managing critical safety equipment (AED, oxygen, first aid, backboarding). Managed Banneker Pool, one of Washington, DC’s most visible facilities, recognized in a 51st Street News feature for balancing strong lifeguard safety with a positive patron experience. Known for high standards in cleanliness, documentation, and customer service, with strong accountability for punctual, “rescue ready” performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard Instructor
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - Current
- Trained over 150 candidates in becoming highly skilled lifeguards, achieving a 100% success rate with all qualified candidates.
- Created lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet the agency's standard.
- Provided guidance and leadership to both career and seasonal staff, including activities such as lifeguarding.
- Assisted supervisors in recruiting and training individuals seeking employment at both seasonal and year-round aquatic facilities.
Recreational Specialist
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2015 - Current
- Trained and supervised over 20 seasonal lifeguards.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acted immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in an event of an emergency.
- Enforced all rules and regulations.
- Complied with all aquatics division standards.
- Provided emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Scheduled and publicized the aquatic center’s activities to attract and motivate participants and to provide a wide range of inclusive activities in the community.
- Implemented team building exercises to inspire staff which increased productivity by 40%.
- Planned and created programs tailored to participants’ needs.
- Provided support to upper management by performing administrative duties related to the operations of the facility.
- Oversaw the operations of the agency’s largest seasonal outdoor aquatic facility, which served over 75,000 patrons and supervised a team of 10+ staff members.
- Ensured patron comfort and safety by maintaining a healthy pool through optimizing oxidation and water care.
Education
General Educational Development Certificate -
Washington, DC06.2000
High School - undefined
Ballou Senior High School
Washington, DC06.1998
Skills
- Lifeguard training
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Facility maintenance
- Water quality control
- Pool operations management
Certification
- International Lifeguard Training Program Instructor (ILTPI) Jan 2023
- Microsoft Office June 2022
- Quickbase May 2020
- Smart DGS Jan 2020
- RecTrac Dec 2019
- Aquatic Facility Instructor Sep 2019
- International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) April 2019
- Hydrorider System (Aqua Bike Level 1) Oct 2018
- ACQUAPOLE- Boxing Bag Oct 2018
- SAF Aqua Drums Vibes (Level 1) Oct 2018
- Water Safety Instructor May 2018
- Certified Pool Operator April 2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lifeguard Instructor
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - Current
Recreational Specialist
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2015 - Current
High School - undefined
Ballou Senior High School