Bj Ballard
Aquatics and Fitness Manager at City of Rock Island- Claim this Profile
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Carol Thorud
BJ is a caring and motivated manager. She is friendly and helpful to her clients and you can trust that her promises will be honored. I appreciate the time and energy she puts into her work!
Carol Thorud
BJ is a caring and motivated manager. She is friendly and helpful to her clients and you can trust that her promises will be honored. I appreciate the time and energy she puts into her work!
Carol Thorud
BJ is a caring and motivated manager. She is friendly and helpful to her clients and you can trust that her promises will be honored. I appreciate the time and energy she puts into her work!
Carol Thorud
BJ is a caring and motivated manager. She is friendly and helpful to her clients and you can trust that her promises will be honored. I appreciate the time and energy she puts into her work!
Credentials
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Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
National Recreation and Parks Assosciation
Experience
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City of Rock Island
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Aquatics and Fitness Manager
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Apr 2010 - Present
Manage and coach team of 60-100 employees in customer service, aquatics, and fitness programsHire staff in aquatics, fitness and customer serviceCreate schedules for each area of responsibilityCoordinate and supervise maintenance and management of fitness equipmentEnter payroll time entries for employeesManage fiscal budget for RIFAC and Whitewater Junction Aquatic CenterSubmit program information for tri-annual activity guide distributed throughout the city and RIFAC membersManage Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center Show less
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RIFAC Assistant Manager
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2010
Trained aquatic staff in customer serviceSupervised aquatics staff and certified lifeguardsScheduled lifeguards and water safety instructorsEnter payroll time entries for aquatics staffAssisted manager with programming and staffing in the building
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Splash Landing Aquatic Center
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Head Lifeguard
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May 2006 - Jul 2006
Supervised 19 employees through evaluations, scheduling, and conducting weekly staff trainings Practice general accounting procedures to ensure security and accuracy of revenue Utilize conflict management strategies and problem solving by staying focused during high-pressure situations including verbal altercations and rescue operations Collaborate with other Head Lifeguards and Aquatic Facility Manager to maintain uniformity and consistency Enforce all rules, regulations, and policies set forth by Bettendorf Parks and Recreation, Scott County Health Department, and the State of Iowa Health Department Show less
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RIFAC
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Belgium
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1 - 100 Employee
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Water Fitness Instructor
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Jun 1999 - Jun 2006
Taught water fitness to older adults Taught water fitness to older adults
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Morning Star Academy
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher Assistant
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Dec 2005 - May 2006
Assisted student learning by utilizing multiple teaching strategies Supervised recess Corrected student homework assignments Assisted student learning by utilizing multiple teaching strategies Supervised recess Corrected student homework assignments
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Customer Service Representative
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Sep 2000 - Dec 2005
Assisted Office Manager with membership enrollments, program registrations, and account balances Provided membership information to prospective clients Practice general accounting procedures to ensure security and accuracy of revenue Assisted Office Manager with membership enrollments, program registrations, and account balances Provided membership information to prospective clients Practice general accounting procedures to ensure security and accuracy of revenue
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Water Fitness Instructor/ Swim Lesson instructor
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Sep 1990 - May 1999
Taught swim lessons to people aged 3-70 years of age. Taught water fitness classes to older adults. Taught swim lessons to people aged 3-70 years of age. Taught water fitness classes to older adults.
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Education
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1982 - 1987
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor's degree, Community Recreation with an Aquatics Emphasis
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