Part-time Operations and Safety Coordinator

Justin Lee Anderson

Stuarts Draft, VA ***** ● 757-***-**** (cell) ● ********.*************@*****.*** EDUCATION:

Western Kentucky University

Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Administration Texas A&M University-Commerce

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Vocal Emphasis EXPERIENCE:

Youth Protection Coordinator October 2022-present

University of Virginia, Department Safety & Security

• Review and process background checks for youth programs in the online background check system

• Work in our online program registration database by processing background checks into the system, checking for duplicate records, reviewing and approving programs

• Communicate with various Student Organizations, NCAA D1 Athletic Programs, Third-Party, and Recreational Sports Programs on various policies and procedures such as transfer of custody of care and required child abuse/neglect reporting procedures

• Site visit evaluations to ensure University policy is being enforced with check-in, check-out, and lights-out procedures

• Respond to technical assistance and resource requests which come in via email and voicemail

• Gather and prepare materials for the monthly e-mail newsletter to be distributed amongst several stakeholders across the University

• Update information on the departmental website about procedures for communicable diseases and youth programs Aquatic Facilities and Programs Manager, Intramural-Recreational Sports December 2013-October 2022 University of Virginia

Aquatic & Fitness Center and North Grounds Recreation Center

• Manage Aquatic & Fitness Center Aquatic Facility which is a 20 lane 50-meter competition pool with 2 bulkheads, open recreation, warm water and whirlpool area, dry sauna, wet classroom and 2 locker rooms

• Manage North Grounds Recreation Center Aquatic Facility which is a 25-meter x 25 yard, 10 lane pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, wet classroom, and 2 locker rooms

• Pro-actively supervise, mentor, recruit, hire, train, and evaluate professional staff, 20 aquatic supervisors, 60 lifeguards, and 15 private and group swim instructors

• Prepare and develop annual reports, projected budgets that amount to an estimated $750,000, and goals and objectives

• Co-manage $1.6 million aquatic renovation project which included tile replacement, bulkhead replacement, new filtration room, trench drain replacement, hot water domestic tank replacement, ADA-compliant chair lifts

• Develop, implement, and enforce an aquatic facility risk management plan

• Collaborate with head and assistant coaches on practice times, swim meet schedules, and clinics/camps for NCAA Division 1 varsity swim and dive programs

• Work closely with departmental program staff, Athletics, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Orientation & New Student Programs, and other University agencies and community representatives to coordinate facility management of programs, special events, intercollegiate athletic practices/competitions, etc. as needed including risk management, equipment setup/tear down, event coordination, meet management, and custodial tasks and staffing

• Manage all aquatic programming. Programming includes Adult Swim Courses, Youth Swim Lessons, Private and Semi- Private Swim Lessons, Summer Youth Swim Program all in which generates approximately $30,000 of revenue annually

• Utilize Innosoft Fusion for program input/registration and facility reservations

• Develop and conduct student staff meetings/in-service training sessions in order to provide a safe, clean, customer oriented operation which are necessary to ensure American Red Cross safety standards are met

• Prepare, analyze, and be responsible for daily reports, ongoing participation statistics, payroll, financial transactions, and various other reports

• Ensure effectiveness and safety of the overall operation of the facility by managing customer transactions, water quality, security, emergency procedures, maintenance requests, and custodial needs Associate Director, Wellness and Recreation August 2011-December 2013 Georgia College and State University (GCSU)

Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC)

• Managed 10,000 square foot, 280,000 gallon indoor NCAA competition swimming pool, 28,000-gallon therapy pool, 2 locker rooms, outdoor patio, and spectator seating that opened in 2011

• Pro-actively supervised, recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated four graduate assistants, seven part-time aquatic supervisors, 20 part-time lifeguards, 60 part-time assistants, and other hourly employees

• Handled all aspects of payroll for student employees

• Developed, implemented, and enforced Aquatic Center and WRC risk management plan

• Coordinated and implemented yearly training for all WRC student employees to review and discuss policies and procedures, provide team-building activities and incentives

• Created and routinely updated all aquatic center employee manuals, as well as the WRC student employee handbook and user policy and procedure handbook on a semester basis

• Scheduled all aquatic activities including academic courses, intramural sports activities, Swim Cats Swim Club practices and meets, group fitness classes, and open swim

• Trained and supervised employees on proper chemical balance, chemical regulation equipment, circulation pumps, backwashing filters, and temperature regulation

• Maintained daily documentation of chemicals and provide daily reports to the Director of the Wellness and Recreation Center

• Marketed and promoted, including representation of the department at various campus and community functions

• Implemented year-round skills teaching programs, SCUBA lessons and certification, lifeguard training and certification, and other programming to generate external revenue

• Taught three academic activity courses for the College of Health Sciences (COHS) such as WELL 2110 Conditioning Swimming, WELL 1210 Beginning Swimming, and WELL 1230 Lifeguarding

• Taught AquaFit to students and community members two-to-four times a week

• Maintained web page for the Wellness and Recreation Center's website Coordinator, Aquatic Programming August 2009-August 2011 Old Dominion University (ODU) Student Recreation Center

• Managed and supervised a 330,000-gallon indoor swimming pool with 15-foot diving well, 4 locker rooms, a wet classroom, and stadium seating for patrons

• Hired, trained, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated 8 Head Lifeguards, 20 Lifeguards, and 5 Water Safety Instructors

• Scheduled utilization requests made by Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreation and Wellness, Health and Movement Sciences (academic department), student organizations, the campus community at large, and outside organizations

• Supervised the maintenance, repair, and custodial needs of the aquatic facility

• Collaborated with head and assistant swim coaches on practice times, swim meet schedules, and clinics/camps for NCAA Division 1 varsity swim and dive programs

• Developed, maintained, and implemented $150,000 annual aquatic budget which includes, equipment, operations, and student payroll

• Responsible for $13,000 renovation project of the aquatic facility by bidding and communicating information with the project manager

• Provided comprehensive analytical and statistical reports regarding aquatic facility usage

• Developed risk management plan for aquatic and the recreation center

• Implemented and reviewed emergency action plan with all employees of the Student Recreation Center (SRC)

• Facilitated training of SRC staff in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED

• Created and developed a comprehensive training program for incoming graduate assistants, professional staff, and student employees within the Department of Recreation and Wellness

• Developed and implemented aquatic programming such as private and group swim lessons, American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification courses

• Managed rental of facility to USA Swim Clubs/Teams for practices and swim meets that generated $40,000 to $45,000 of revenue annually

• Participated in self and departmental assessments based on the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) standards and guidelines

• Created and implemented incentive programs for the SRC student and professional employees

• Maintained and developed policies and procedures of the aquatic and SRC on a semester basis Instructor-University 100 August 2010-October 2010 Old Dominion University

• Instructed a positive learning environment for 20+ incoming freshman students

• Planned and facilitated 50-minute class sessions twice a week during the fall semesters

• Prepared syllabus and course materials for an 8 week course to incorporate seminar sessions that enhance study skills, time management, writing styles, overall student development, and campus involvement

• Held office hours each weeks to mentor and address student questions and/or concerns Lifeguard Instructor Training Team/Lifeguard February 2010-July 2011 Water Country USA

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

• Trained and audited 350+ lifeguards and shallow water guards in ARC First Aid, CPR/AED, and Lifeguarding

• Supervised the activities of 14,000+ swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations

• Responsible for lifeguarding of a 23,000 square foot wave pool, 700 foot lazy river, and four water slides

• Performed rescues of persons in distress or in danger of drowning and/or any other rescues deemed necessary Coordinator, Aquatics, Safety, and Camps June 2008-June 2009 Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA)

Student Recreation Center

• Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, scheduled, and supervised 8 Head Lifeguards, 40 Lifeguards, 5 Water Safety Instructors (WSIs), and Camp Staff

• Supervised Graduate Assistant

• Developed student employee budget and fiscal year budget of $222,000 to support the Aquatic, Safety, and Camps program

• Provided aquatic programming such as American Red Cross private and group swim lessons, lifeguarding courses, Parent’s Night Out, and Little Jacks Rec Camp

• Supervised the daily function of a 228,000-gallon Student Recreation Center Leisure Pool and Spa as well as a 300,000gallon Health and Physical Education Complex Indoor Pool

• Supervised locker rooms, two sand volleyball courts, and two outdoor basketball courts

• Monitored and approved payroll on a bi-weekly basis

• Collaborated with Maintenance Manager to perform preventative chemical and pool pump maintenance as needed

• Developed and facilitated weekly Emergency Mock Drills throughout different program areas of the Student Recreation Center

• Organized and facilitated Campus Recreation and University Affairs American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lay Responder courses

• Coordinated and facilitated weekly in-service training for lifeguard staff

• Served as liaison with the Kinesiology Department for indoor pool Graduate Assistant of Facilities August 2006-May 2008 Western Kentucky University

Raymond B Preston Health and Activities Center

• Assisted the Assistant Director, Facilities with the overall management of the Preston Center

• Monitored the daily operations and programs conducted in the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center, a 112,000 square foot facility, which includes 1 classroom, 5,000 square foot dance studio, 7 racquetball courts, 6 basketball courts, 4 locker rooms, 5,000 square foot cardio/weight room area, 1/7-mile indoor track, and 350,000-gallon Bill Powell Natatorium

• Assisted with the planning of the Preston Health and Activities Center expansion and renovation project

• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and supervision of student employees

• Trained and certified student staff in Adult CPR, AED, and First-Aid through American Red Cross standards

• Certified Preston Center lifeguarding staff through American Red Cross standards

• Organized monthly risk management audits of Control Desk, Weight Room, and Lifeguarding Staff

• Provided Assistant Director, Facilities with monthly patron usage of the Preston Center

• Aided with facility rental and special event planning, administration, and invoicing

• Served as liaison between the Preston Center and facility maintenance, including processing work orders and service requests

• Developed and revise facility policies and procedures

• Conduct monthly facility audits with Assistant Director, Facilities

• Filed incident and accident reports, and other facility documents Head Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Internship June 2006 -August 2006/May 2007-August 2007 Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Aquatics Skool of Fish Program Yokosuka, Japan

• Provided leadership and guidance to lifeguards

• Assigned staff rotations and duties to lifeguards as needed

• Responsible for pool maintenance duties on a daily basis

• Assisted with special events throughout summer as assigned such as, dive-in movies, birthday parties, and swim meets

• Enforced policy and procedures of facility fairly and consistently to a diverse military community

• Administered swim test to swimmers ages 5-15 years old

• Certified MWR camp staff in ARC Basic Water Safety

• Instructed ARC Parent/Child, levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 swim lessons

• Adapted cultural needs and requests into ARC courses PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Professional Member o NIRSA Registered Collegiate Recreational Sport Professional (RCRSP) (2014-present) o Chair Team, Program Committee—Chair Pittsburgh, PA (2021-2023) o Legacy Society, NIRSA Foundation

o Member, J. Michael Dunn Student Professional Development (2018-19) o Member, Program Planning Committee (2016-2018)

o Consultant, William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee (2016-2017) o Chair, William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee (2015-2016) o Member, NIRSA Foundation Scholarship Committee (2014-2015) o Member, William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee (2013-2017) o Consultant, Career Opportunity Center Committee (2011-2013) o Chair, Career Opportunity Center Committee (2010-2011) o Member, Career Opportunity Center Committee (2009-2014)

• Virginia Recreational Sports Association (VRSA), Professional Member o Board of Directors State Director/Secretary & Treasurer, Virginia Recreational Sports Association (2016- 2018 & 2023-2025)

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE:

University of Virginia

• Co-Chair, Student Development Committee

• Member, Social & Recognition Committee

Georgia College & State University

• Member, President’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee

• Member, College of Health Sciences Strategic Plan Steering Task Force

• Member, College of Health Sciences Cultural Diversity Committee

• Mentor, Student Oriented Activities Resources

Old Dominion University

• Chair, Recreation & Wellness Learning Outcomes & Student Training Task Force

• Co-Chair, ODU Student Affairs Staff Development Committee

• Facilitator, ODU Student Affairs Safe Space Committee Stephen F. Austin State University

• Chair, Celebrations Committee

• Member, Training & Development Committee

CERTIFICATIONS, SPECIAL SKILLS, & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

• Certified Praesidium Guardian, Abuse Prevention

• UVA Human Resource Specialist Training

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

• American Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety, Lay Responder, Professional Rescuer Instructor

• YogaFit Level 1

• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Aqua Fitness Instructor

• SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Water Country USA All-Star Team Member COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY

• Ideal-Logic

• Freshdesk

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Proficient in Market Place and SSTL

• InnoSoft Fusion

• Workday

• Time Clock Plus

• HY-Tek Meet Manager

• CTS Gen7Legacy

• DisplayLink Scoreboard

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