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Planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and supervising Aquatics, Before and After School Programs, and special events.Provide direction, leadership, and motivation to staff under Aquatics and Before and After School Programs. Conducting and managing the annual and/or seasonal performance reviews.Attended Morton Grove Park District Board meetingsSupervises seasonal and part-time employees, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring and evaluating approximately 130 seasonal employees.Supervise pool operations, including lifeguards on duty to maintain maximum safety for patrons.Conduct training and in-services for aquatic staff.Maintained and complied with Jeff Ellis and Associates, State of Illinois Health Department, and PDRMA rules and regulations to operate safe aquatics facilities.Manage the Aquatics and Before/After school departments' revenue and expense.Evaluate/survey all programs/participants within your assigned areas.Prepare and monitor scheduling and payroll for your staff.Establish and nurture communication with outside resources valuable to your programming, including public and private organizations.Assist in marketing and promoting all areas of responsibility.Enforce and train safety rules, regulations, and procedures in your area of supervision.Excess in all department goals set by the Morton Grove Park District Board

Chicago, Illinois

Managed the operations of the Aquatics Center and ensured the safety of swimming pool users bydeveloped and implemented operating procedures and ensured staff is correctly trained on current safety and security procedures.Conducted regular safety and maintenance inspections of pool and equipment to reduce hazards andprovide maximum safety to patrons.Supervises aquatics staff including Lifeguards who ensure the safety of pool patrons and SwimInstructors who provide swimming instruction and another aquatic facility programming.Approved time and attendance records prepared work schedules and organize training and in-serviceactivities for staff.Works in coordination with trained maintenance staff for pool testing and certification. Oversees themaintenance of daily records is required to maintain compliance with public health standards and re-certification requirements for the pool facility.Maintains aquatic center activity and incident reports and presents data to management as required.Worked with the Director of risk management to ensure compliance with safety protocol.Worked collaboratively with the Director to assure the college’s compliance with National Junior College Athletics Association rules and Regulations.Assisted in organizing team travel and athletic event management. May attend NJCAA Regional meeting.Meet with conference and league officials on schedules, post-season play, and related issues.

La Grange Park, Illinois

Hired, onboarded, trained new staff, and provided ongoing training in accordance with training designs. Facilitates all-staff meetings and in-services.Increased member/participant connection and commitment to YMCA programs and ensures the member/participant experience is consistent, integrated, and aligned to YMCA goals for member experience, engagement, and retention.Monitors program registration goals to understand trends and identify means for development. Plans community engagement strategy for the program-specific areas. Promotes programs in the community through multiple channels. Special events and activities at the center and within the community.Coordinated with membership/contact center to ensure all collections, refunds, and other transactions are completed accurately and timely.Managed program budget, including forecasting revenue, managing program margins, and expenses, to meet financial targets Identified, managed, and motivated a high-performing team that accomplishes program objectives.Establishes monitors and evaluates team goals and performance standards. Coaches, trains and develops team members to optimize performance and enhance the member experience.Coaches and mentors staff to support them in delivering safe, engaging, and well-organized program services.Completes formal staff evaluations for performance reviews

Carbondale, Illinois

Coordinated the operation of indoor aquatics facilityCreated and implemented instructional programs for: CPR and First Aid Lifeguarding Adult, International, and Youth Swim Lessons Lifeguard InstructorCoordinated and supervised 40 lifeguardsCreated and implemented risk management proceduresCreated and implemented monthly in-service for all Aquatics Staff.Hired, tried, and supervised all Aquatics StaffMaintain up to date Lifeguard certifications from all Aquatics StaffPromote Saturday Morning Youth Swim Lesson around the Carbondale after school programsCollaborate with NCAA Division I by hosting Conference Swim Meets Missouri Valley Conference Swim Meet Mid-America Conference Swim Meet Collaborate with USA Swimming by hosting Swim Meets and practices Saluki Swim Club Saluki Master's Swim Club

Carbondale, Illinois

Created and implemented instructional programs for:CPR and First AidLifeguarding Adult, International, and Youth Swim LessonsCreated and implemented risk management proceduresOrganized physical workouts for lifeguards to stay in good condition

Chicago Illinois - Club Two

Coordinated the operations for the Boys and Girls Club – Club Two swimming pool Created an Aquatics Curriculum: Created activities and a day-by-day schedule for the poolConducted and instructed swim lesson with all age groupsCreated a risk management plan for the pool Created and implemented pool rules and expectations for the club membersNotified parents about personal flotation device for their childrenImplemented a swim test with all the club membersCollaborate with Miguel A. Barreto Boys and Girls Club member with the poolPromoted a health lifestyle to all the childrenSupervised children on field trips: John G. Shedd AquariumLincoln Park Zoo North Avenue BeachMartin Luther King Roller Skating Ring Organized Family Carnival Day:An end of the year event to celebrate the end of the summer

Chicago, Illinois - Miguel A. Barreto

Gym instructor; supervised over 250 children at one timeResponsible for safety in the gym. Youth leader for the children. Improved my speaking, critical thinking, and self-control skillsLead programs for the Boys and Girls ClubPassport to Manhood for the 10-11 years old. SMART Moves- Skills Mastery and Resistance TrainingKeystone Club- Boys and Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen programTorch Club- Small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13Power Hour- Helping tutor children with their homework.

Chicago, Illinois

Created and implemented instructional programs for:CPR and First AidLifeguarding Adult, International, and Youth Swim LessonsCreated and implemented risk management proceduresOrganized physical workouts for lifeguards to stay in good condition Co-Captain for Junior LifeguardsCompleted an In-service everyday

Carbondale, Illinois

Created and implemented instructional programs for:CPR and First AidLifeguarding Adult, International, and Youth Swim LessonsLearned Lifesaving skillsLifeguarded students from Parrish Elementary School Learn to swim program

Master Of Science - Ms, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies