Maria Sparacino
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Lead Swim Coach at Cress Creek Country Club. Proven leadership and organizational skills fostered team success and enhanced athlete performance. Adept in coaching, mentoring, and event management, consistently delivering exceptional results while building strong relationships with parents and athletes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Swim Coach and Lessons Instructor
Cress Creek Country Club
Naperville, USA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Served as Lead Age Group Coach under Head Coach
- Managed groups of 20-25 Junior Coaches
- Created & led team workouts
- Planned & taught skills and drills, encouraging children ages 6 to 14.
- Coordinated swim lesson program for children ages 2–6.
- Assisted team event planning and execution
- Managed schedules and parent communication.
- Completed weekly progress reports for parents & head coach
- Provided private swim lessons to many Athletes
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Pool Guards Inc.
Naperville, USA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Lifeguard - Responsible for the safety of swimmers & guests
- Asst. Mgr - Promoted to Assistant Manager after one month as a result of work ethic, organization skills and strong leadership
- Responsible for supervising other guards & teaching CPR
- Managed membership engagement - providing excellent customer service, consistently exemplifying a positive attitude to all guests
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina (USC)
Columbia, SC05.2026
Skills
- Leadership
- Relationship Builder
- Communication Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- People Management
- Parent-Coach Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Problem Solving
- Event Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Canva
References
Available upon request
Activities
- USC College Panhellenic Association (CPA), 2024 CPA Recruitment Advisor for 28 potential new members
- Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), Elected Sophomore Representative for Nomination Committee, New Member Leader, 3 year philanthropy committee member
- USC Young Life Group
- Gamecock Club Swim
- USC Charcuterie Club
Timeline
Lead Swim Coach and Lessons Instructor
Cress Creek Country Club
06.2021 - 08.2025
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Pool Guards Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina (USC)