Kathryn Dunn, M.S., Ryt Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Supervise two FT Aquatics Supervisors to ensure safe and productive operations of the District’s aquatics facilities.Maintain supervision of facility operations and maintenance of Pavilion Aquatics Center, Rainbow Falls Waterpark, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Directly supervise 225 seasonal and part time employees, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring and evaluatingEnsure that employees are provided necessary training in Starguard Elite, Starfish Aquatics, Food Handling Safety, usage of tools, equipment, machinery and personal protective equipmentPrepare and monitor budget, and control within guidelinesMaintain and comply with all Starguard Elite, State of Illinois Health Department, and PDRMA rules and regulations to operate safe aquatics facilities: Norman P Smalley Pool, The Hub at Berens Park, and East End PoolInspect and evaluate all aquatics facilities, equipment, and property to ensure appropriate levels of safety and cleanliness are maintained.Conduct staff meetings and/or in-service training on a regular basisPlan, advertise, organize, implement, evaluate and supervise aquatics programs and special events

Direct the daily operations and program development of the Halas Recreation Center Front Desk, Aquatics, Safety and Instructional programs, including program area assessment, staffing, policy formation, facility schedule, and equipment purchase.Hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise 30 Lifeguards, 12 Learn to Swim Instructors, 12 Building Managers, and 30 Service Associates, including payroll supervision.Developed policies, procedures, job descriptions, learning outcomes, and employee manuals; hired, trained, and supervised the inaugural staff for a brand new 39 foot climbing wall.Family Weekend Special Events chair: Plan, budget, and lead Family Weekend events including 2 Second City shows, a Taste of Chicago dinner for 2,000 students and family members, and the Family Picnic for 2,500 guests.Collaborated with local university recreation departments to provide Chicago-wide training for Swim Instructors and Lifeguards.

Columbia, Missouri Area

Coordinated Lifeguard operations for 6 bodies of water including a 50 meter pool, a dive well with 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 meter platforms, an indoor and an outdoor indoor leisure pool, a dry land diving area, and spectator area that seats 1,000Responsible for coordinating all American Red Cross safety courses, including both internal classes and classes offered to the community, as well as In-Service Trainings for LifeguardsManaged 293,000 square feet Student Recreation Complex including a 35.5 foot climbing and bouldering wall, Salon and Spa area, private spa club locker rooms, indoor track, and 62 acres of outdoor recreation spaceSupervision of 10 Climbing Technicians, 50 Lifeguards, 10 Aquatic Leads, 20 person custodial staff, 10 person Maintenance and Repair team, and 10 person Landscape team

Durham, New Hampshire

Solely responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coordinating, evaluating and disciplining 65 students to staff 4 different positions within the Hamel Recreation CenterPlanned and directed a 3 day leadership training for 70 Campus Recreation student supervisors each semesterHandled facility scheduling, negotiated contracts and usage agreements, and coordinated billing for use of space in the 104,400 sq. ft. Hamel Recreation Center and Campus Recreation fieldsCollaborated with other Graduate Assistants to plan, budget, and execute Campus Recreation Special Events such as the annual Homecoming 5k Road Race and Kids’ Race, Kool2Bfit Camp, and Fall FestPlanned 3 student development trainings per semester for all Campus Recreation student employees including a resume workshop, mock job interviews, fire extinguisher training, diversity workshop, active shooter training, and a wheel chair court sports session

Master Of Science (M.S.), Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies

Thesis: The Perceived Benefits of Freshman Transition Programs

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication Studies: Interpersonal Communication And Public Speaking

Activities and Societies: Student Activities Association Delta Zeta Jack Camp