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Deerfield Park District

Swim Lesson Coordinator

July - August 2020 • Deerfield, IL

What I liked

I love the environment and atmosphere of the pool and swim lessons. Lessons are only as good an experience as the instructors, so I love being able to train instructors and play a part in their development as instructors, but also the developments of the kids as swimmers.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was better communication from my boss to me. As the Swim Lesson Coordinator, I was the primary point of contact for swim instructors and families that had their kids going through swim lessons, but there was a lack of communication from my boss who oversees all of the pools to me. Additionally, it felt like her only focus was on lifeguarding and swim lessons were always an afterthought to her.

Advice

Communication and self-advocacy is extremely important in making sure that you are able to do your job effectively.
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director of camps

May - August 2019 • Deerfield, IL

What I liked

Small office, very informal and friendly

What I wish was different

2 separate offices that divided employees

Advice

Great experience
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