Julia Demarais

Julia Demarais

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Health & Wellness Officer

  • Education

    • Montgomery Blair High School

      2005 - 2009

      Activities and Societies: Captain Varsity Field Hockey (Fall 2008), Captain Varsity Lacrosse (Spring 2009), member of Varsity Field Hockey Team 2006-2008, Varsity Lacrosse Team 2005-2009, Tazmaniacs club field hockey team (2007-2009).

    • Frostburg State University

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Recreation & Parks Management
    • University of Vermont

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Community and International Development

      Activities and Societies: Club Field Hockey, Alpha Zeta, Student Admissions Representative (AdvoCat), Growing Vermont Student Run Store Student Admissions Representation for the Office of Admissions for 3 years. Studied abroad in San Ignacio, Belize with a sustainable development focus and volunteered at a local elementary school starting a class garden. Played for the UVM Club Field Hockey Team, which qualified for nationals two years in a row.

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Spinning

      Mad Dogg Athletics®
      Jun 2014
    • Team Leader

      YMCA of the USA
      Apr 2016
    • BODYCOMBAT

      Les Mills
      Nov 2016
    • Certified Personal Trainer

      NETA - National Exercise Trainers Association
      Apr 2017
    • BODYPUMP

      Les Mills
      Jun 2017
    • CXWORX

      Les Mills International
      Oct 2015
    • RPM

      Les Mills International
      Oct 2014
    • AFAA Primary Group Exercise

      Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
      Sept 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Vice President

      Issued by UUMAC on Jul 2013
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