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Konstantin

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Lifeguarding Instructor

Junior. Biology and Forensic Science 

I have 4 years of Competitive swimming experience, 4 years of Swim lesson instruction experience, and 4.5 years of Lifeguarding experience. I have worked with children of all ages over the course of my work, though I work best with one-on-one work and stroke introduction and development. 

Fun fact: I study Mandarin (Chinese) and Russian in my free time. I would also love to travel to both countries to see the architecture. 

Feli

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Senior, Emergency Medical Care

I have been a certified lifeguard for 2 years now and have been teaching swim lessons for the past 1.5 years. 

Fun fact: I have a puppy!

Gabrielle

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Freshman, Natural Resource Management

I was a competitive swimmer throughout high school and I am now a member of the WCU Club Swim team. I have a passion for helping others learn new things and grow their love for the water! I have been babysitting relatively regularly with age groups 4 to 12 years old, since high school. 

Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship with Italy and the US!

Bennett

Swim Instructor

Sophomore. Elementary Education 

Swam competitivley for 8 years - qualified for different state championships. Camp counselor for 4 years, and volunteered in schools. 

Fun fact: Adopted from Russia. 

Keli

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Senior. Computer Information Systems & Accounting

I was a springboard diver and played water polo in high school. I have been a lifeguard for 7 years, and a swim instructor for 1.5 years. I have taught swiming lessons to children ages 5 and up. I have worked with children who have intellectual disabilities. 

Fun fact: I am from Hawaii and I am left-handed!

Sydney

Aquatics and Facility Operations Coordinator

I have been lifeguarding since 2016 and teaching swim lessons for the past 3 years. I am also certified and trained to certify people to become lifeguards and swim instructors. I am the Aquatics Coordinator for Campus Rec at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵso I oversee all of our Aquatics Programs and Aquatics Staff. 

Fun fact: I am in the Army Reserves and have over 40 tattoos.

Caroline

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Freshman. Natural Resource Management & Parks and Recreation Management. 

I have been a lifeguard for about a year and spend a lot of time in the water teaching whitewater kayaking. I have worked at a children's summer camp for the past 4 summers and taught children's ballet blasses in highschool. 

Fun fact: I love doing anything outdoors especially hiking and rockclimbing. 

Ellie

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Sophomore. Inclusive Education. 

I have been a lifeguard for 4 years and I live on a lake so I grew up swimming. I have taught Pre-K, taught dance, and work with kids for my major.  

Fun fact: I am from Maine. I can make a very impressive Dolphin sound. 

Will

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Sophomore. Health Science. 

I grew up around pools, always swimming. I have also been a lifeguard for 4 years now. I have also been teaching swim lessons for 2 years. I grew up baby sitting and as of recently became a swim lesson instructor mainly working with younger kids. 

Fun Fact: I have a pet turtle.