Mercedes Meincke
Squamish,BC
Summary
Significant experience in program and staff coordination, excited to lead and engage groups of all ages in safe, fun, and educational environments. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and achieving results. Specialized in activity planning, conflict resolution, and fostering an always positive atmosphere. Reliable and resourceful, known for excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Camp Coordinator, Senior Program Staff, Lifeguard
Evans Lake Forest Education Society
Squamish
04.2025 - Current
- Streamlined registration process for faster check-ins, resulting in increased parent satisfaction. Designed and implemented unique education-based recreational activities for up to 50 campers between ages of 5 and 12.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for campers, ensuring engaging and structured programming.
- Planned weekly program schedules such as rockclimbing, canoeing, archery, outdoor education sessions, and arts-and-craft activities.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding camp updates, schedules, and camper needs to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training and supervising junior staff to maintain safety standards and camper engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to plan special events and day-to-day activities.
- Maintained a safe and organized camp facility through regular inspections and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to plan special events and day to day activities.
- Coached and mentored camp staff at all levels in effective strategies for relating to students, and teaching important life skills.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enforced facility rules to maintain a safe swimming environment for all visitors.
- Assisted with training new lifeguards on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Improved team coordination with structured communication drills.
Program Leader & Bus Driver
Cheakamus Outdoor Education Centre
Squamish, BC
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to ensure safety and compliance with camp regulations.
- Trained and mentored new team members on program delivery and best practices.
- Coordinated logistics for events, including scheduling, resource allocation, and equipment management.
- Maintained a fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Documented and organized camp inventory, ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Led team meetings to strategize on program development and operational efficiency.
Program and Children's Recreation Leader
Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Squamish, BC
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Instructed kids aged 3-6 in skating, bike-riding, and gymnastics techniques, ensuring safety, skill development and engagement.
- Increased participant satisfaction by planning and implementing engaging recreational activities for various age groups.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and encouragement.
- Enforced safety procedures and protocols among staff and students to maximize safety.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of programs and facilities to identify areas for improvement or expansion opportunities within the community's needs.
Program Leader (Children's Summer Program)
Land ‘N Sea Recreation Camp
White Rock
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated field trips to off-site locations, overseeing scheduling, transportation, and payment logistics to enhance camper experiences.
- Managed administrative and business tasks for a city-run summer camp with up to 50 children weekly.
- Handled administrative and business management needs for a popular city-run summer camp, with as many as 50 children in attendance each week.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Maintained organized camp inventory, proactively ordering supplies to meet program needs and support engaging activities.
- Streamlined, implemented, and improved children's programming and staff training activities from summer 2023 into 2024 program.
Education
RMT Diploma - undefined
CDI College
South Surrey03-2024
Skills
- National Lifeguard Certified
- Class 4 Driver's License
- Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2)
- 6 Years Administrative Experience
- 5 Years Childcare/Program Experience
- 4 Years Supervisor Experience
Timeline
Program Leader & Bus Driver
Cheakamus Outdoor Education Centre
10.2025 - Current
Day Camp Coordinator, Senior Program Staff, Lifeguard
Evans Lake Forest Education Society
04.2025 - Current
Program and Children's Recreation Leader
Brennan Park Recreation Centre
01.2025 - 08.2025
Program Leader (Children's Summer Program)
Land ‘N Sea Recreation Camp
07.2023 - 08.2024
RMT Diploma - undefined
CDI College