Dominic Barksdale
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Experienced Head of Staff adept at teaching classes, overseeing staff and aligning operations with camper needs and compliance requirements. Focused keeping activities creative and fun without sacrificing the quality of instruction or safety of every camper. Detail-oriented, performance-oriented and articulate with excellent program management, team leadership and decision-making skills. Nine years of camp counselor experience and over four years of Head Counselor experience. Most of all I have a passion for what the "Power of Camp" can be in a campers life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Staff
Pillsbury College Prep And Camp
10.2015 - Current
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to ensure fun and safety.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
- Developed, lead, and implemented staff orientation.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Planned and conducted camp activities such as Evening Activities, Adventure Days, and Program Activities.
- Instructed participants on safety techniques and specific activity requirements.
- Kept all camp equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers and campers or counselors and counselors by adhering to camps policies and procedures.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Planned Adventure Day activities schedule for our campers and facilitated smooth transitions to ensure on-time arrival.
- Trained staff members on teaching activities and following safety procedures.
- Implemented new and creative activities to keep camp programs fun and interesting.
- Worked and assisted in camp program scheduling for both campers and counselors.
- Assisted in staff performance reviews.
- Started, created and run Camp Pillsbury's CIT program.
- Run all of camp and day to day operations during portions of the 4 summers I have been an employee at Camp Pillsbury.
Ropes Course and Archery Facilitator
Valley Trails Tarzana
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted campers in proper Rock Climbing equipment, providing rules and general directions.
- Provided positive feedback to campers during Rock Climbing, Archery, and Team Initiative activities.
- Provided proper set-up and breakdown of Ropes Course and Archery equipment and facilities.
- Provided campers with proper activity techniques and skills progression.
- Made sure every camper felt included and comfortable participating in every activity and providing support when faced with a challenge.
- Supervised campers on field trips by adhering to the camps policies and procedures.
- Attended all weekly staff meetings punctually and provided necessary feedback and information.
Camp Counselor
Island Lake Camp
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated and lead Circus Acts for campers.
- Instructed participants on safety techniques and specific activity requirements.
- Enhanced activity strategies to help users of different ability levels engage in activities.
- Maintained safety, security, and cleanliness of facility and equipment.
- Contacted Circus Director and Group Leader to report campers not adhering to safety protocols.
- Executed daily activity schedules, gathered materials and assisted with Circus Building set-up, breakdown and clean-up on team of 12 - 15 circus department counselors.
- Served as exceptional role model throughout camp programs and associated activities.
- Developed strong working relationships with counselors and department head through effective communication and active listening skills.
Camp Counselor
Campus Kids New Jersey
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Coordinated and lead All-Camp Tournaments, Sports, and Archery activities for campers.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to create atmosphere of fun and learning.
Camp Counselor
Camp Keystone
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Executed daily activity schedules, gathered materials and assisted with activity set-up, breakdown and clean-up on team of 2 counselors.
- Cultivated positive relationships with children by interacting during all activities.
Camp Counselor
Lake Owego Camp
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to ensure fun and safety.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CAAssociate of Science - Kinesiology
Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Boise State University
Boise, IDSkills
- Presentation design
- Staff management
- Activity planning
- Parental Communication
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Activity scheduling
- First aid and CPR
- Child supervision
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Program development and management
- Team Leadership
- Recreational activities
- Staff training
Certification
- BLS CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Archery Certification
Timeline
Head of Staff
Pillsbury College Prep And Camp
10.2015 - Current
Ropes Course and Archery Facilitator
Valley Trails Tarzana
06.2015 - 08.2015
Camp Counselor
Island Lake Camp
06.2012 - 08.2014
Camp Counselor
Campus Kids New Jersey
06.2009 - 08.2010
Camp Counselor
Camp Keystone
06.2008 - 08.2008
Camp Counselor
Lake Owego Camp
06.2007 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Moorpark College
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Pierce College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Boise State University
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