1. Hope L. Adkins
(309) 255-2907 (cell)
hopie_23@hotmail.com
!!EDUCATION
B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
Minor: Nonprofit Leadership Administration
May 2008
EMPLOYMENT
Dynamo Swim Club
Juniors Swim Coach/Assist Coach- Alpharetta, GA(May 2014-present)
• Coach 140 kids
• Teach correct stroke
• Write Workouts
!Dynamo Swim School
Site Supervisor-Alpharetta, GA (September 2013-October 2014)
• Manage an instructional swim program for 600 children weekly
• Hire, train, supervise and oversee payroll for 15 Part-time staff
• Utilize Jackrabbit online registration system
Site Supervisor-Dunwoody, GA (April 2011- August 2013)
• Manage an instructional swim program for 100 kids Weekly
• Hire, train, and supervise 7 Part-time staff
• Maintain and oversee payroll for staff
• Provide individual instruction as requested
! The Benton House of Johns Creek, John’s Creek, GA
Activities Assistant (March 2011-March 2012)
• Planned and led daily activities for 50 residents
• Assisted with activities on the memory wing
• Functioned as Manager-on-Duty on weekends
! The Disney Store-North Point Mall, Alpharetta, GA
Cast Member (November 2010-November 2011)
• Provided quality customer service
• Assisted with sales transactions
• Participated in setting store after-hours
!Macomb Park District, Macomb, Illinois
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Summers 2006, 2009 and 2010)
• Provided supervision and leadership at an outdoor pool
• Supervised a three guard station rotation including a diving well
• Provided swim instruction to children infants to 12 years of age
!First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Tennessee
Childrens’Ministry Assistant (Summer 2008)
• Assisted with the planning, organizing and delivering of activities
• Instructed gymnastics at day camp
! Lamoine Christian Service Camp, Tennessee, Illinois
Aquatic Director (Summer 2007)
• Managed and maintained an outdoor pool
• Programmed activities

2. • Supervised staff and volunteers
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! YMCA of McDonough County, Macomb, Illinois (November 2003-December 2007)
Lifeguard
• Supervised and guarded a six-lane indoor pool
• Ensured the safety of patrons using the YMCA aquatic facilities
• Applied all rules and regulations consistently
• Coordinated emergency procedures or provide first aid in emergency situations
• Maintained positive relations and rapport with patrons
• Performed general maintenance/custodial functions as requested
!Swim Instructor
• Assisted with swim instruction of different ages in the YMCA progressive swim program
• Provided demonstration
• Helped lifeguard in emergency
• Prepared lesson plans accordingly to the skill level of class
• Maintained records of attendance and progress reports
• Organized and put away class equipment
• Trained and supervised class aides as assigned
! Camp Crestridge for Girls, Black Mountain, North Carolina (Summers 2003-2005)
Counselor/Waterfront Director (Summer 2005)
• Provided supervision and leadership with another counselor for 10 girls ages 12-13 in a residential camp
setting serving 220 campers each two-week session
• Managed the camp lakefront activities
• Scheduled and supervised a staff of five guards
! Counselor/Gymnastics Director (Summer 2004)
• Provided supervision and leadership with another counselor for 10 girls ages 12-13 for eight weeks in a
residential camp setting serving 220 campers each two-week session
• Managed camp gymnastic skills classes and supervised four staff
! Junior Counselor/Gymnastics Director (Summer 2003)
• Assisted with supervision and leading activities with 8-10 girls for eight weeks in a residential camp
setting serving 220 campers each two-week session
• Managed camp gymnastic skills classes and supervised four staff
!COMPUTER Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Pagemaker, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher
SKILLS
!CERTIFICATIONS American Red Cross
• Lifeguarding
• CPR-PR
• First Aid
• Water Front Course
• Water Safety Course
• AngelFish
• Starfish Instructor
!References available upon request