Nicholas Remmes Email & Phone Number

Shakopee, Mn, Us

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa

• Supervised, trained and completed payroll for 20 lifeguards and swim instructors to work at the Bell Center Pool and 12 facility managers at Underground Fitness• Coordinated the day-to-day aspects of facility operation and maintenance for the Bell Center featuring 3 basketball courts, a fitness room, fitness studio and a 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool and Underground Fitness, an additional fitness room• Oversaw all pool operations including rental groups, swim lessons, reservations and oversight of all care related to the pool and pool equipment• Developed and implemented a student development initiative for all department employees called Bulldog Build in order to help students connect their job to transferrable skills

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

• Promoted safety of patrons in and around the Eden Prairie Aquatic Center featuring 2 competition pools, 2 diving boards, pool-side climbing wall, water slide, and play features with a zero-depth entry and 2 local beaches • Responded to aquatic emergencies as needed both on the pool deck and in the water by providing first aid and performing water rescues that coincide with American Red Cross standards• Taught swim lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program for participants aged 18 months through adults, private swimming lessons for participants aged 5 years through adults and American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR courses and coached the Fit Kids Swim Club• Received promotion to Head Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Lead in July 2015 and was responsible for supervising and supporting the lifeguard and swim lesson staff at shifts

• Worked with 7 Recreation Supervisors on duties and projects related to their specific field• Assisted with planning, implementation and evaluation of events and programming for all areas including swim lessons, the annual city-wide 4th of July event, Safety Camp, and the first annual Splash into Summer event at the community center• Provided customer service to patrons as needed by managing waitlists for swimming lessons and supporting front desk staff during busy times and served as a Manager on Duty during nights and weekends• Trained 65 aquatics staff members by reviewing lifeguarding skills, practicing swim lesson implementation and teaching strategies and re-certifying lifeguard staff at the beginning of the summer seasonLearned the use of RecTrac Recreation Management Software

Iowa City, Iowa

• Co-managed the 70 part-time Facility Operations employees working in 3 different positions including Facility Supervisors, Membership Services Attendants and Facility Attendants• Planned staff meetings and training content and facilitating the meetings to help improve our operations and create the best possible experience for our staff• Implemented and facilitated the Hiring Committee to hire new student employees for the upcoming summer and school year by selecting students to serve on the committee, schedule and organize interviews and help lead discussion following interviews to make decisions on candidates• Facilitated scheduling changes and monitor the staff incentive program where staff can earn points for covering shifts and picking up open shifts

Iowa City, Iowa

• Supervised up to 3 membership services staff and 3 facility attendants at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to ensure a well-run facility and provide support as needed in performing their job duties• Monitored activities throughout the 200,000 sq. ft. campus recreation center featuring 3 floors of cardio and weight equipment, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, a leisure pool, and Olympic-sized competition pool, for safety by walking the facility and ensuring all patrons are following facility rules• Responded to all emergencies in the building as necessary and serve as the point person for all staff including lifeguards, fitness staff and climbing staff • Provided excellent customer service to the diverse campus community including students, professors, faculty members and the general public by answering questions, giving tours of the facility and selling memberships and program registrations when necessaryKnowledge of InnoSoft Fusion Recreation Management SoftwareMember of Student Staff Hiring Committee and Staff Training Committee

North Liberty, Iowa

• Promoted safety of patrons in and around the indoor and outdoor pools that feature 3 diving boards, 2 water slides, play features and a competition pool • Responded to aquatic emergencies as needed based on the Emergency Action Plan of the City of North Liberty including performing American Red Cross water rescues and providing first aid to patrons• Taught private swimming lessons for children aged 5 through 12 based on the goals that parents set for which skills they wanted their children to learn at the beginning of the lesson session• Performed general cleaning tasks including emptying trash bags, cleaning and organizing locker rooms, and mopping the pool deck to ensure that the pool area looked nice for users

Bachelor’S Of Science, Sport And Recreation Management, Business Studies Concentration

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa