LaRon Fraley
Washington,Dc
Summary
Dedicated Recreation Specialist certified in first aid, CPR and AED. Competent and reliable individual with 10-year background training and orienting new staff, monitoring and patrolling premises and implementing courses of action in emergency events. Commended for managing Banneker pool which is the largest pool in Washington Dc. Experienced goal oriented aquatic professional skilled in leadership, aquatic facility management, pool chemistry, teaching and aquatic maintenance. Skilled in prioritizing and executing assigned duties for successful operations of aquatic facilities. Committed to serving the community and ensuring a safe and healthy aquatic facility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Supervisor
Department of Parks and Recreation (DC Gov't
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised operations of three pools across Region 8, overseeing up to 16 lifeguards and aquatic staff.
- Scheduled, trained, and evaluated lifeguards to ensure certification compliance and emergency readiness.
- Enforced all local and state health, safety, and sanitation standards; conducted routine facility inspections and water quality checks.
- One supervised site received “Pool of the Summer” recognition for exemplary cleanliness, safety, and staff performance.
- Led in-service trainings, emergency drills, and on-site coaching to maintain high safety and performance standards.
- Responded to incidents and guest concerns with professionalism; completed thorough daily operational and incident reports.
- Coordinated with site managers, maintenance teams, and regional supervisors to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of facility issues throughout the city.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, facilitating teamwork and collaboration towards shared goals.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization across multiple sites, enhancing customer experience.
Recreation Specialist
Department Of Parks And Recreation
02.2017 - Current
- Assist with supervising more 10 Employees
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acted immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
- Enforced all rules and regulations
- Complied with all Department of Parks and Recreation aquatics division standards
- Provided emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical
services - Performed administrative duties: filling out chemical and daily log sheets, created facility
reports, completing time sheets for employees, entering classes into the registration system and
registering patrons for classes. - Implemented team building exercises to inspire staff which increased productivity by 40%
- Plan and create programs around participants’ psycho-motor,effective and cognitive needs
- Ensuring the comfort and safety to patrons, by providing a healthy pool through optimizing
oxidation and water care. - Making sure the aquatic facility is operable and well maintained by having good water balance
and making sure preventive maintenance is done. - Teach water safety and proper swimming skills for child, adult and senior learn to swim classes
- Make certain all staff members are compliant with certifications and aquatic division standards.
- Train and Certify Guards for Summer employment
- Ability to troubleshoot and assist with any mechanical failures and chemical imbalance inside DPR pools and pump rooms
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
Supervisory Recreation Specialist
Department Of Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated, cleaned and maintained pool water filtration and water intake and outlet systems.
- Tested and maintained water quality with periodic sampling.
- Train and Supervise more than 10 lifeguards
- Conduct Lifeguard in-service training and audits to ensure guards are up to E&A Standards
- Create tour of duty Schedules and approve time for all staff on site
- Reporting staff time such as late arrivals, No shows, AWOL and Leave absents
- Make certain that all staff members are compliant with certifications and aquatic division
standards. - Implemented team building exercises to inspire staff which increased productivity by 40%
- Train and encourage lifeguards to become Certified Pool Operators (CPO) to help serve the community
- Operate and maintain a clean, healthy and safe Aquatic facility that host more than 1000 Patrons a day
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Provide high quality assistance to upper management by performing administrative duties for operations of the aquatic facility: inputting maintenance work orders, completing chemical and
daily log sheets, rerouting staff, making tour of duty adjustments and writing facility reports. - Resolved conflicts that arose between patrons by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Handled chemicals such as chlorine, Acid, Sodium Bicarbonates, Soda Ash, Tho-Sulfate, Calcium flakes, co2 and CYA to maintain safety and cleanliness quality standards of pool water.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
05-2018
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Facility Operations
- Exceptional communication skills
- Quick learner
- Goal oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Proficient in pool maintenance
- Creative problem solver
- Aquatic Facility Maintenance
- Water safety
- Aquatic Facility Manager
Certification
- Water safety instructor
- E & A ILTP
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- E&A Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Timeline
Area Supervisor
Department of Parks and Recreation (DC Gov't
05.2025 - 09.2025
Supervisory Recreation Specialist
Department Of Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - 10.2022
Recreation Specialist
Department Of Parks And Recreation
02.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
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