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Peter Ricker

Standish,ME

Summary

Energetic Lead recreational counselor offering several seasons of hands-on experience guiding, supervising and overseeing campers engaged in camp activities. Well-versed in planning age-appropriate activities and leading and supporting campers and staff. Responsible and mature individual with strong grasp of emergency procedures. Energetic Youth Coach known for exemplary instruction in tactics and methods. Advocate for safe and fun sports. Enjoys working with young people and instituting love of game and good sportsmanship to others.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Sports Coach

Standish Parks and Recreation
Standish, Maine
03.2024 - Current
  • I personally developed and implemented age-appropriate sports drills and activities to enhance the physical development of youth athletes.
  • I have shown strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills while managing teams in a variety of recreational sports.
  • Trained participants on proper techniques when learning new skills.
  • I actively monitored athletes during practices and games to ensure safety standards were met.

Before & After-School/Summer Camp Lead Counselor

Standish Parks and Recreation
Standish, ME
04.2023 - Current
  • I established positive relationships with campers by providing support and encouragement.
  • I try my best to work collaboratively with colleagues to create fun-filled experiences for campers.
  • I interact with supervisors to communicate and resolve camper needs and conflicts.
  • I can demonstrate patience while dealing with challenging behaviors from campers.
  • I also have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with parents, fellow staff, and campers.
  • Provided guidance and instruction to ensure the safety of all participants and staff.

Lifeguard

Standish Parks and Recreation
Standish, ME
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • I remain alert and vigilant at all times while on duty, observing adolescent swimmers closely for signs of distress or danger.
  • I enforce safety policies, emergency action plans, and rules set in place by Standish Parks & Recreation to ensure the safety of swimmers and prevent accidents.
  • I can remain calm and poised during periods of stress or when dealing with difficult adults and adolescents.
  • I also pay close attention to weak swimmers and high-risk patrons and have knowledge of signs of weak/high-risk swimmers.
  • Communicated effectively about water safety with fellow employees who are not certified lifeguards and adolescent participants in the program.

Education

Homeschooled/Online Schooling
06-2025

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety awareness
  • Energetic personality
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • American Red Cross: Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, Waterfront Skills, and Waterpark Skills
  • American Red Cross: Adult CPR/AED, Pediatric CPR and First Aid
  • • American Red Cross: Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout Award

Affiliations

  • Adult Leader In Cubscouts and Scouts BSA
  • Play/Coach Sports including Skiing, Soccer, Baseball, Swimming, and Hockey

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lifeguard

Standish Parks and Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Youth Sports Coach

Standish Parks and Recreation
03.2024 - Current

Before & After-School/Summer Camp Lead Counselor

Standish Parks and Recreation
04.2023 - Current

Homeschooled/Online Schooling

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