Grace Hall

Grace Hall

Aquatics Instructor and Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    University of Guelph BSc Environmental Sciences Graduate

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

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      Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
  • Experience

    • Mayfair Clubs

      Sept 2017 - Jun 2019
      Aquatics Instructor and Lifeguard

      - Developed curriculum and taught all ages swim classes while maintaining safety and cleanliness of facilities- Attended regular in-service trainings to maintain safety requirement certifications (CPR, First-Aid and AED)- Resolved customer complaints through excellent customer service skills- Performed and provided progress report reviews to parents of students and developed/ tailored lessons based on student needs to ensure advancement in swimming level

    • YMCA Wanakita

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Developed my interpersonal skills by creating relationships with young campers between the ages of 7-16- Collaborated with other counsellors and staff on creating group activities to ensure the campers enjoyed their experience- Facilitated wilderness and environment pursuit programs such as fire building, ecology and wetland education through games and activities- Trained student counsellors on backcountry camping safety and skills by leading a 10-day camping trip through Temagami, ON while ensuring safety of participants Show less

    • Balmy Beach Canoe Club

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Collaborated with other camp counsellors to create positive atmosphere and synergy to ensure campers had a positive experience- Developed strong working relationships with campers, parents or guardians and other counsellors through effective communication and active listening skills- Taught children between ages of 7-12 how to bike while ensuring and maintaining safety of others in public spaces- Ensured safety of campers and staff by frequent sanitization and maintaining small social bubbles Show less

    • YMCA Wanakita

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
      Junior/Intermediate Section Director

      - Worked closely with another director to provide a fun and safe program for campers ages 7-13.- Provided training, guidance, and support to a 20–30-person counseling team including responding to emergent situations.- Organized and performed administrative duties for the section including assigning staff team duties and preparing/filing paperwork.- Provided customer services by responding to parent concerns and inquiries.

    • YMCA Wanakita

      Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

      Trained and supported staff in the proper planning and facilitation of back woods canoe trips with campers aged 13-16.

      • Outdoor Education Program Instructor

        Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      • Senior Tripping Section Director

        Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
    • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

      Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
      Guest Services Agent
    • Child Development Institute

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Camp Towhee - Waterfront and Canoe Tripping Supervisor
    • YMCA Wanakita

      Aug 2024 - now
      Outdoor Education Program Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Avalanche Safety Training (AST) 1

      Avalanche Canada
      Jan 2024
    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

      Canadian Wilderness Medical Training
      Jun 2023
    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      Lifesaving Society Ontario
      Dec 2019
    • Pleasure Craft Operator

      BOATERexam.com
      May 2013
    • Swim and Lifesaving Instructors

      Lifesaving Society Ontario
      Sept 2017
    • NL (National Lifeguard Certification) - Pool

      Lifesaving Society Ontario
      Jun 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Environmental Lake Steward

      Issued by Lake Partner Program on May 2021
      Lake Partner ProgramAssociated with Grace Hall
    • Event Coordinator - University of Guelph Chapter

      Issued by motionball for Special Olympics on Sept 2022
      motionball for Special OlympicsAssociated with Grace Hall