Brett Olson

Background

About Brett Olson

I am a graduate from the University of Missouri with a bachelor of science in recreation management, travel and tourism development. I have ten years of experience working in aquatics. I have been a lifeguard, swim instructor, swim coach, pool manager, and currently Aquatics Director for the YMCA. I also was a competitive swimmer for 15 years and swam for the University of Missouri. I am very punctual and personable and love working with people, especially helping and mentoring youth. I have worked with children for over eight years coaching, teaching swim lessons, and teaching a home school P.E. program. I believe helping children become active in sports and recreation not only maintains a healthy body and mind but also teaches them discipline that carries on into their adult life. During my time at the University of Missouri I worked one year as the Microsoft Campus Representative promoting Microsoft’s Windows Livespaces, and interned for a semester with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Aquatics Department. I have been working in recreation services, specifically aquatics, since the age of fifteen. My past experience has shaped my career path and led me to obtain a degree in the field of recreation management, travel and tourism development. My career objective is to utilize my experience and educational training in recreation management and aquatics. Specialties: Swim instruction, pool operations, lifeguard training, event planning, travel and tourism development, and working with youth.