Megan Turrell
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Conscientious Manager trained in Basic Life Support, First Aid, Oxygen and other Aquatic related certifications. Accomplished in keeping programs fun, engaging and safe for participants. Diligent about enforcing rules and skilled in motivating staff. Eager to learn and grow in various leadership capacities. Have always strived to provide members with the best experience while at the YMCA. Continues to support all departments at the Marin YMCA and has developed relationships with staff in all departments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatics Director
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
08.2016 - Current
- Supervises program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Monitors program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinates budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Ensures staff are trained. Emphasizing importance of customer service as well as safe aquatic environment.
- Collaborates with childcare sites to expand swim lesson offerings.
- Successfully ran multiple years of Safety Around Water program which provided lessons to over 400 swimmers.
- High staff retention rate for Aquatics Department.
- Supports association training efforts.
- Staff safety audit scores. continue to improve.
- Knowledgeable in Salesforce
- Trainer for swim instructors, lifeguards, and CPR
Volunteer
By The Bay Health AKA Hospice By The Bay
01.2009 - Current
- Assisted at major fundraising event for the last 5 years.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Learned computer program (Greater Giving) for event, to help with registration, check-in and auction close out.
- Seasonal gift wrap
Aquatics Coordinator
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
- Implemented Safety Around Water and expanded the program within the county.
- Instructed both group and private lessons to a diverse population.
- Grew swim lesson program. Particularly our preschool age and parent and child, increased participant retention.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Competed in multiple years of the lifeguard olympics
- Provided customer service by accurately answering their questions about Aquatic programs.
- Able to adapt to having little direct supervision.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA05.2013
Skills
- Department Management
- Staff Development
- Basic Life Support, First Aid, Oxygen
- Adaptive
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Aquatics Director
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
08.2016 - Current
Aquatics Coordinator
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
03.2013 - 05.2016
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Marin YMCA Of San Francisco
08.2011 - 03.2013
Volunteer
By The Bay Health AKA Hospice By The Bay
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dominican University of California
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