Sarah Rhodes
Boulder,WY
Summary
Upbeat professional dedicated to providing fun, safe, and engaging activities to program participants. Leverages talents in communication and leadership to build rapport and lead by example. Exhibits excellent time management skills with an aptitude for managing complex activity schedules. Versatile Recreation Worker with background in developing and implementing engaging programs for diverse community groups. Skilled in promoting physical health, social interaction, and lifelong leisure skills through carefully curated activities. Demonstrated ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of participants and ensure high levels of satisfaction and participation. Improved community engagement by consistently delivering enjoyable and inclusive recreational experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Monkey Business Summer Camp
Berkeley, California
11.2022 - Current
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering a respectful and positive environment.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Encouraged camper participation and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Facilitated daily activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for campers of diverse backgrounds.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure all campers' safety in various outdoor settings.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
- Welcomed participants and directed them to assigned areas.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environments.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Provided a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Camp Counselor in Training
Skylake Yosemite Camp
Yosemite Village, California
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Volunteer work
- Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents and guardians, providing updates and addressing concerns.
- Monitored camper behavior by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Planned, organized, facilitated, and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Participated in training sessions regarding first aid procedures and emergency preparedness.
- Provided a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Lifeguard trained and certified.
- Provided a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Maintained a clean environment by helping out with general housekeeping duties around the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's College High School
Berkeley 05-2024
Skills
- First aid training
- Child supervision
- Activity planning
- Outdoor skills
- Arts and crafts
- Water safety
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Positive engagement
- Decision-making
- Camper support and assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- First aid and CPR and AED certified, May 3rd, 2024.
Affiliations
- I am on the Club Taekwondo Team at CU Boulder.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Camp Counselor in Training
Skylake Yosemite Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Monkey Business Summer Camp
11.2022 - Current
- First aid and CPR and AED certified, May 3rd, 2024.
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's College High School
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