James Kirincich, CPRE

Experience

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  Carbondale Park District

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Youth Activity Aide

  • Supervised and interacted with youths and teenagers during park activities such as Boys & Girls Club lock in, Parents Night Out, and routine center activities• Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety• Increased self-esteem and developed motor skills in youths aged 4-6 by instructing the fundamentals of T-ball such as hitting, catching, and throwing and organized games to showcase skills and to promote good sportsmanship• Sold daily entrance and swim passes to facility through Rec Trac software Show less

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  John A. Logan College

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Health Education Complex Assistant

  • Instructed aerobic and swimming lessons, all ages from beginners to advanced level • Provided clients with equipment instruction and proper form during work outs• Developed individual fitness routines by listening and incorporating clients’ needs and objectives • Presented nutritional presentations on issues such as healthy eating, exercise, and overall well-being for up to 20 clients using lecture, PowerPoint, and handouts• Designed and implemented a one-hour water aerobics class for individuals aged 40+ Show less

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Morale, Well Being, Recreation (MWR) Coordinator

  • Coordinated marketing, vendors, food, and events for annual Coast Guard Day that included moonwalk, Hilo squad, food, games and music resulting in expenses being under the allotted $4,000.00 budget and attended by 100 service members, families and guests. • Created and updated MWR information bullet board and pamphlet rack in office.• Established and procured furnishings and equipment in an unused space for a movie/game room for residents living in the barracks; improving overall morale and efficient use of space. • Coordinated and instructed daily swimming lessons for eight children, ages 2-11 for two week period.• Researched, wrote and distributed monthly MWR newsletter providing information about upcoming installation events, community events and other military information/benefits. • Created and maintained base installation Facebook page that provided information as events, updates and basic installation information. Show less

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  Mobile Home Transportation

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2012

  Set Crew Supervisor

  • Responsible for the implementation of company policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations • Ensured that all safety codes and requirements were complied with within the assigned area. Anticipated potential problems and analyzed and recommended solutions or appropriate actions for safe correction • Monitored the productivity of set crew employees for annual reviews • Maintained healthy working relations with present and past customers• Assisted with the daily operations of setting up and tearing down mobile homes Show less

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  Southern Illinois University

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Graduate Assistant-Facilities

    May 2013 - May 2014

  • Graduate Assistant- Instructional Programs

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
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  DC Department of Parks and Recreation

  May 2014 - Feb 2016

  Site Manager
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  City of Alexandria, Virginia

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Recreation Leader
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  Bridgeton Recreation Center

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

  Aquatics Director
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  Bellefontaine Neighbors

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2024

  Director of Parks and Recreation
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  FLORISSANT, CITY OF

  Mar 2024 - now

  Superintendent of Recreation