FRANK J. CARSON, MS
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Relevant Work History
City of El Cajon, El Cajon, CA
Director of Parks & Recreation and Recreation Manager, February 2013 to present Responsible for multiple budgets that total nearly $6M
Editor of quarterly recreation guide and administrator of department's webpage Administrator of Class Software and ActiveNet Software
City Liaison to the El Cajon Veterans Commission
Awarded over $3M in grants with five KaBOOM! Playground Grants Reclassified one of three manager positions I supervise to be a Deputy Director Completed a 20-year Master Agreement with the school district for joint-use of parks Two former managers have accepted director positions within the county over the last three year:
City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA
Recreation Supervisor & Ill and acting Senior Recreation Manager, January 2003 to February 2013 Supervision of 24-50 part/full-time staff at three community centers and sports leagues Supervision of 50+ contract instructors & 100+ volunteers • Managed over $l.3M annual budget
Supervision of all satellite programs at schools and parks City liaison for the Commission on Aging
City of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Pool Manager, June 1997 to January 2003
Supervised a staff of 25 lifeguards, pool managers and American Red Cross courses Responsibility for $220K budget, scheduling, training, program creation, program implementation, accounts receivable, and risk management
Developed and instructed the W.A.V.E. Program for five years, a lifeguard and advanced first aid program for low-income youth of the San Diego area
Camp Weequahic, Lakewood, PA
Assistant Waterfront Director, Summer's of June 1991 to August 1995 • Supervised a staff of 25 certified lifeguards and American Red Cross classes Supervised the water ski, sailing, canoeing and swim programs with $120K budget • Worked with construction equipment to build 10,000 sq. ft. waterfront dock at beginning of each summer, continually performed maintenance throughout the summer with construction equipment, anc dismantled waterfront dock with construction equipment at end of each summer Education
California State University East Bay
Master's of Science, Recreation & Tourism Management
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Diego State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential (CLAD: Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development) San Diego State University
Post Baccalaureate Certificate: Instructional Technology Frank J. Carson, curriculum vitae, page 2 of 2
Experience, Skills, Media & Memberships
Experience
Volunteered in Guatemala for one year as a teacher and social worker ('01-02) Volunteered, for 20 years, with the American Red Cross as an instructor and instructor trainer Camp counselor and assistant waterfront director at Camp Weequahic summer camp in PA ('91-'95) Taught aquatic classes, for three years, at the Diving Locker in Pacific Beach ('90-93) Lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Coronado for three years ('93-96) Aquatics Coordinator for the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA for one year in Encinitas, CA (96-'97) Completed student teaching, for one year, at Monroe Clark Middle School in City Heights - San Diego, teaching a diverse community with over 50 languages spoken Skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English (conversational)
Strong competency in word processing, graphics, software, web design and multi-media presentations In-depth skills teaching adults and youth in a wide variety of subjects High level of ability to develop, maintain and administer grants, CIP, CDBG funding and budgets Media Portfolio Samples Examples
• Harborside Park PAL Daycamp https://youtu.be/G58iSq8iOCM?si=|K7SJek5Kcswkeey • Produced "July is Parks & Rec" month video for City of El Cajon https://youtu.be/lKbgagVZq4c Competed for the 2011 NRPA July is Parks & Rec Month Flash Mob Contest https://youtu.be/gsaml2fts|c Memberships
National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) • League of California Cities California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) • International Festival & Event Association (IFEA) Relevant Professional Leadership Roles
CPRS State Board - Presidential Series - 2020-23 (Completed April 4, 2023) CPRS State Board - Region 5 (Southern California) Representative - 2018-2020 CPRS Administrator's Section Presidential Series - 2017-2020 CPRS District 12 (San Diego & Imperial Counties) Presidential Series - 2013-2015 NRPA Parks Access (10-Minute Walk National Campaign) - Co-Chair 2019-2023 NRPA Reitz Marketing and Revenue Sources Management School - Regent 2007-2008 Relevant Certifications
National Recreation & Park Association
Reitz Marketing and Revenue Sources Management School, Second-Year Completion Director's School, Second-Year Completion
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor / Instructor Trainer
Disaster Preparedness Instructor
Emergency Shelter Management Instructor
Awards and Citations
County of San Diego Park Champion Award - November 202l California Park & Recreation Society District 9 (LA Area) Professional Merit Award - March 2019 California Park & Recreation Society District 12 Professional Merit Award - March 2016 California Park & Recreation Society District 10 (Orange County) President's Award - April 2015 California Park & Recreation Society District 12 Service Award - March 2015 County of San Diego Public Health Champion - March 2015 San Diego/Imperial Counties American Red Cross All-Star Volunteer Award - May 2011 City of Chula Vista Employee of the Month - January 2010 San Diego/Imperial Counties Red Cross Volunteer Service Excellence Award - 2005 San Diego/Imperial Counties Red Cross Spirit of Volunteerism Award - 2003 City of San Diego Department Award for Aquatics District Training Program - 200l City of San Diego Diversity Distinction Award - 1999
City of San Diego Outstanding Customer Service Award - 1999