Julia Demarais

Experience

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  Daleview Pool

  May 2008 - Sept 2008

  Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  Watched patrons while swimming, covered the front desk and checked and out patrons, cleaned facilities, and taught beginner and private swim lessons.

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  Montgomery County Department of Recreation

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Senior Camp Counselor

  Responsible for elementary age children ages 5-11 in leading fun summer activities and games. Co-leader of the 7-8 year old bracket for 6 weeks during the summer and got to connect with kids and build relationships between them while leading activities and teaching new games. Summers 2009, 2010, and 2011.

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  University of Vermont

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  At Growing Vermont, the student run store through the University of Vermont's Community Development and Applied Economics department, I learned how to run a business from the ground up. Working alongside other students I created relationships with current and prospective vendors, ordered product, developed and distributed a monthly newsletter, as well as planned a tent showcasing our current vendors at UVM's alumni weekend Fall Fest on October 6th, and implemented training and staff support activities. Show less

  • Student Admissions Representative

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Intern

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Uno Chicago Grill

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Hostess

  Welcome all guests to restaurant as well as deal with general customer service, seat customers, maintain order at the front of the house, and in charge of take out orders.

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  YMCA of Greater Burlington

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Community Outreach Intern

  Working with both the communications and development departments I worked on many projects throughout the organization. I facilitated a service learning project with a strategic writing class at UVM portraying "A Day In The Life" at the YMCA. I was also responsible for marketing the Y throughout Burlington and its surrounding areas as well as help develop some of their social media outlets, such as Pinterest and Facebook.

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  Office of Community-University Partnerships and Service Learning

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Service Learning Teachers Assistant

  Assisted in the nutrition and food science course, Farm To Table, coordinating a service learning project with Vermont's Agency of Agriculture to help develop the content of DigInVT.com, a tourism website profiling restaurants, farms, and experiences within Vermont. Duties included coordinating the students with our community partner, presenting to the class on the project and service learning in general, and grading reflections and assignments.

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  Young Sports

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Lead Coach

  As an assistant coach I taught sports drills, games, and other fun activities including arts and crafts for children ages 15 months to 6 years old. I was responsible for building relationships between campers and mediating any conflict that may arise. I also facilitated birthday parties for children 2.5 - 7.

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  Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA

  Sept 2013 - May 2016

  As the Group Exercise Director I oversaw 85 group exercise instructors, 2 group exercise coordinators, and ran over 180 classes a week ranging from Yoga to Cycle. I was responsible for the hiring and evaluation of instructors to ensure the quality of our programming. I ran special group exercise events including shut down week (our yearly cleaning of the building) outdoor classes & Les Mills launches, and helped coordinate in house instructor up skilling for both Body Pump and Keiser cycle. In this position I started two unique and very popular small group training classes, Barre and a Yoga series. I also taught cycle, Les Mill's RPM, CXWORX, TRX, and freelance group exercise classes ranging from cardio and core to strength. Show less

  • Advanced Wellness Director

    Dec 2014 - May 2016

  • Group Exercise Director

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Wellness Supervisor

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Y of Central Maryland

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2020

  Senior Fitness Director

  In my role, I oversaw all of the fitness operations at the Weinberg Y in Waverly located in Baltimore City. I managed the team of group exercise instructors, fitness coaches, and personal trainers. Besides day to day operations, I also organized and executed special events in line with the Y's mission including our yearly Turkey Trot 5K, Falls Prevention Senior Day, and Healthy Kids Day.

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  Montgomery County Government

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  Recreation Specialist

  In this role I served as the Wheaton Community Center Director. During my time with the County my role was dedicated to helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wheaton Recreation Center was used as both a COVID testing and vaccination site as well as an early and day of voting site for the 2020 election. I oversaw the operations and maintenance of the facility and coordinated with other county agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services to provide services to our residents.

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  M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Health & Wellness Officer

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Health & Wellness Coordinator

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Health and Wellness Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2023