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Trace Antonopoulos

Tonganoxie,KS

Summary

Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on the mission of Zero Drownings. Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager with advanced understanding of training needs for each individual. Team-oriented and humble, bringing four years in training, staff development, leadership and 8 years of aquatics experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aquatics Training Manager

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - Current
  • Elevated the standard for lifeguarding in our department when it came to scanning, skills, trainings, etc.
  • Planned and coordinated all trainings in our department such as lifeguard classes and inservice.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly tasks assigned as a manager, instructor along with floor coverage, miscelaneous calls and MOD shifts.
  • Cared for, managed and thoroughly worked hard on the employment and personal development for various lifeguards and supervisors.
  • Updated and managed different programs to help track the progress, status and organization of different programs related to trainings (Audits, inservice, E&A Binder, etc).

Aquatics Supervisor

Great Wolf Lodge
12.2019 - 09.2022
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly tasks such as paperwork, checklists and audits while maintaining coverage of the park and monitoring and assisting the needs of lifeguards.
  • Assisted with customer service based on feedback from guests.
  • Empowered lifeguards to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
  • Monitored lifeguards for performance, professionalism and service quality.

Aquatics Maintenance Tech I

Great Wolf Lodge
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Daily tests of the pH, chlorine, calcium, and alkalinity of the pools to ensure the safety as well as the maintenance based off of those tests.
  • Projects to ensure the upkeep and presentation of the waterpark such as painting and routine maintenance.

Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid and necessary EAP actions in emergency situations.

Education

Business Management

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

High School Diploma -

Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Kansas City, KS
05.2017

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Personability
  • Work-Ethic
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Guest Services
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Lifeguard Instructor
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Safety and Health Instructor and Trainer

Timeline

Aquatics Training Manager

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - Current

Aquatics Maintenance Tech I

Great Wolf Lodge
08.2021 - 02.2022

Aquatics Supervisor

Great Wolf Lodge
12.2019 - 09.2022

Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge
10.2016 - 12.2019

Business Management

Baker University

High School Diploma -

Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science

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