Grace Newitt
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated employee with a passion for providing recreation services and programs that promote a safe, supportive and positive environment. Successful history with developing collaborative relationships with patrons, coworkers and supervisors. Exercised independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant
City Of Hamilton
02.2022 - Current
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Discussed safety and maintenance concerns with supervisor for remediation.
- Performed light custodial duties to provide clean and inviting facilities.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Distributed publicity for programs to market programs.
Advanced Skilled Instructor
City Of Hamilton
11.2019 - Current
- Teaching experience in badminton, volleyball, general sports, cooking and science once a week for children ages 4 - 17.
- Created 9 week plans for each class, as well as intricately detailed activity plans.
- Communicated with parents via phone or in-person regarding their child's progress in class, as well as possible behavioural issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON04.2024
Skills
- Adept in Excel, Microsoft Word and Canva
- Social Media Savvy
- Proficient Use of Graphic Design Software
- Critical Thinking
- Program Improvements and Operations
- Administrative Leadership
- Activity Planning, Coordination and Oversight
- Emergency Procedures
- Records and Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer and Service-Oriented
Accomplishments
- Media and Communications Student Representative from September 2022 to April 2023
- Top 15% of faculty at Brock University based on current cumulative average
- Grade 9 - 12 honor roll at Ancaster High School
Certification
- Certified Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid with CPR B & C (current)
- Certified in providing quality children programming through High Five training
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
City Of Hamilton
02.2022 - Current
Advanced Skilled Instructor
City Of Hamilton
11.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies
Brock University
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