Jennah Carlson
8215 S. Mulligan Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 638-0501
[email protected]OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a________________________. Prepared to provide a safe, clean and fun
environment.
EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal IL Fall 2017 - Present
Sophomore studying Recreation Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.258
Reavis High School, Burbank Illinois Fall 2013 - Spring 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Academic Honors: Honor Roll 2013-2017
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor
Owasippe Scout Reservation, Twin Lakes Michigan Summer 2014
● I was responsible for planning, leading and the safety of 5-10 children while teaching them how
to swim, about the nature around them and encouraged them come out of their comfort zones
Shadowing the Hickory Hills Park District Director August 2018
Hickory Hills Park District, Hickory Hills, IL
● Listened to him talk about his “normal” day
● Gained an insight on what is like in the Recreation workfield
Campus Recreation Interviewer
Illinois State Campus Recreation, Normal, IL November 2018
● Another coworker and I were responsible for conducting initial interviews for potential new
employees
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard
Burbank Water Park, Burbank IL Summers 2015 - 2017
● Looking after the lives of all ages
● Provide first-aid and emergency care
● Filling out incident reports
● Training new lifeguards the in’s and out’s of the job
● Keeping a clean environment on the pool deck, locker rooms and outside of the park
Head Guard
Burbank Water Park, Burbank IL Summer 2018 - Present
● Making sure the pool runs smoothly. Being the bridge between guards and management
● Guarding the pool, enforcing rules, providing a safe and fun environment for guests and guards
● Testing the water and taking care of chemicals
● Help run inservices and motivate employees
● Provide an excellent customer service to guests
Lifeguard
Illinois State University Campus Recreation, Normal IL Spring 2018 - Present
● Guarding the pool area
● Testing the water
● Providing quality customer service and a safe environment
● Washing, drying and folding towels
Swim Instructor
Burbank Water Park, Burbank, IL Summer 2015 - Present
● Teaching kids ages 3-13 how to get comfortable in the water, float, swim and dive
● Working one-on-one or with a group of 2-4 children
● Scheduling private lessons with parents, implementing times that work for the both of us
● Presented parents their child’s progress throughout the lessons
Swim Instructor
Four Seasons Health Club, Bloomington, IL August 2018- Present
● Teach kids of different levels how to become comfortable in the water, different strokes and
endurance
● Communicate with parents about their child’s progress
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Children’s Museum Volunteer, Normal IL Winter 2018
● Clean up after children throughout the day
● Encourage children to explore the museum
● Help out employees with whatever they need
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
● Lifeguard Certification, Jeff Ellis & Associates Management, Burbank Park District
● Shallow Water Lifeguard, American Red Cross
● CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross
● DCFS Mandated Reporter, Illinois State University
● Starfish Instructor Certified, Four Seasons Association
● IPRA Member, 2018
