VITA KUNSMAN, CHARLES A. (Chuck) 26800 Farringdon Avenue Home Phone: 216-731-3621 Euclid, Ohio 44132-2032 E-mail: Chuck163@yahoo.com EDUCATION 1978-1980 The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Master of Science in Education Degree, o Major in Physical Education and Outdoor Education. 1975-1978 Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. 1967-1970 Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, o Major in Physical Education. EXPERIENCE 2006 Present Interim Co-Director. RWS, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Share overall responsibility with Associated Director Programming for supervision and management of Recreation and Wellness Center and Ocasek Natatorium during the period of the Director s vacancy. 2003 Present Associate Director Operations. RWS, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Assist in the development and management of the budget (approximately $3,800,000.00), Assist in Hiring, training, & supervision of Recreation & Wellness Services staff, Approx. 200 (full time, part time and student assistants), Assist in development and implementation policy and procedure Assist in development and implementation of departmental reorganization in 2006-7 Assist in the development and implementation of safety and risk management policies and procedure Supervise staff responsible for department web page. Supervise Facilities, Support Services, Information Systems, Business Operations and Administrative Assistants. Coach and counsel professional staff on University policies and procedures relevant to their positions Assist with responsibilities for vacant positions 2003-Present Lecturer, College of Education, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Teach course in Sport Science & Wellness Education as needed o Sport Management (5550-420) o Physical Activities Soccer and Swimming (5550-204) 1
1998 2003 Director Aquatic Facilities. Ocasek Natatorium, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Hire, train, & supervise Ocasek Natatorium staff (full time, part time and student assistants), Develop and manage budget (approximately $380,000.00) Develop and implement policy and procedure Manage and edit department web page Teach as needed graduate & undergraduate University physical education classes such as o Statistics: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (5550-606) o Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Education (5550-203) o Lifeguarding (5540-133) o Water Safety Instructor (5540-200) o Lifeguarding Instructor (5540-201) o Beginning Swimming (5540-146) o Intermediate Swimming (5540-147) o Bowling (5540-123) o Volleyball (5540-151) o CPR-First Aid (5550-211). 1991-1998 Aquatics Manager. University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Hire, train, & supervise Ocasek Natatorium staff (full time, part time and student assistants), Assist in development and implementation of budget (approximately $300,000.00), Assist in development and implementation of policy and procedure Manage department web page, and Teach college physical education classes o Beginning and Intermediate Swimming, o Lifeguarding, o Water Safety Instructor. 1991 Lecturer. University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Teaching college physical education activity classes (First Aid and CPR). Lecturer. Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio. Teaching college physical education activity classes (Swimming). Lecturer. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. Teaching college physical education activity classes (Water Safety Instructor). 1990 Temporary Aquatic Facility Manager. University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Temporary position, supervised student assistants, developed computer forms for facility. 2
1984-1990 Operations Manager. Geauga Lake Amusement/Water Park, Aurora, Ohio. Supervised 350 seasonal staff, Managed a budget of approximately $800,000.00, Revised safety and operating manuals, Resolved guest problems. Areas of responsibility included o Admissions o Parking o Guest Relations o All ride operations (includes 33 hard rides and waterpark, largest in Midwest). 1980-1984 Aquatics Director. Cleveland Skating Club, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Hired, trained and supervised staff for year round aquatic program, Maintained water quality, Order supplies and maintain equipment Recommended maintenance projects. Coached summer age group swim team. Work with Club s aquatic committee in establishing policies and fees 1980 Pool Manager. Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, Twinsburg, Ohio. Supervised three pool municipal complex, Schedule staff for instructional activities and open recreation Maintained water quality Coordinate maintenance activities with service department Instructed classes 1978-1980 Graduate Assistant. University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Teaching of a variety of physical education classes including o Aquatics o Tennis o Bowling o General fitness Assist in the administration of the intramural program. o Flag Football Supervisor o Basketball Supervisor o Swimming coordinator 1974-1979 Camp Director, Aquatics Director, Commissioner. 1966-1970 Aquatics Director, Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor. Greater Cleveland Boy Scouts of America, Cleveland, Ohio. Hired, supervised and trained all staff for section camp or department Instructed residents in outdoor skills and water and boating safety Coordinated programs Resolved problems 3
1975-1978 Assistant Coach, Team Manager. Cleveland State University's Men's and Women's Swimming Teams. Assisted coaches in developing workouts Maintained team records Provided corrective feedback to swimmers Other duties as assigned. 1975-1978 Swimming Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Team Member. 1967-1970 Cleveland State University. Taught introductory college swimming classes Head lifeguard for recreational swims Member of varsity team o Set school records in Backstroke Freestyle relay. CERTIFICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Aquatics Council) 1997 Level II Teacher of Swimming Lifeguarding Springboard Diving Competitive Swimming Aquatic Facility Management and Administration. American National Red Cross Instructor Trainer Educator (State of Ohio) since 2001 Oxygen Administration Instructor since 2001 Preventing Disease Transmission Instructor since 2001 Sport Safety Training Instructor since 2000 Workplace First Aid & Safety Adult CPR/AED Instructor since 1999 Chairperson, Greater Cleveland Chapter Safety Sub-Committee since 1995 Vice-Chairperson 1990-1995 Committee Member since 1984 Aquatic Examiner since 1994 CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor since 1994 CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Trainer since 1994 Aquatic Exercise Instructor since 1994 Community First Aid & Safety Instructor Trainer since 1993 National Lifeguard Advisory Group 1992-1994 (Revised and wrote new program and Lifeguarding Today text, lead writer for three chapters) Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer since 1989 Water Safety Instructor Trainer since 1986 Volunteer Director, Pool Management Institute since 1985 Lifeguarding Instructor since 1983 Community CPR Instructor since 1981 Standard First Aid Instructor since 1981 Water Safety Instructor since 1970 4
Aquatic Exercise Association Member 1992-1995 Certified Aquatic Exercise Instructor 1992-1995 AquaticPartners.com Certified Aquatic Manager since 1994 Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (Formerly NSPI) Associate Member Since 2002 Boy Scouts of America Camp Director Course 1979 Aquatics Instructor Course 1975 & 1968 Aquatic Merit Badge counselor since 1968 Scoutmaster 1975-1980 District Advancement Committee Collegiate Swimming Officials Association Charter Member since 1995 Cuyahoga County Health District Licensing Council Represent swimming pool operators 2001-2006 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rainbow Chapter Member, Board of Trustees 1984-1989 Member, Citizens Advisory Committee 1990-1993 Ellis and Associates (Consultants for Aquatic Safety) Houston, Texas National Pool And Waterpark (not current) Lifeguard Training Course (NPWLG) Instructor 4 years (NPWLG) Deep Waterpark Lifeguard 6 years (NPWLG) Safety Supervisor 4 years National Intramural Sports and Recreation Association Recreational Sport Management School II 2005 Certified Recreational Sport Specialist since 2003 Recreational Sport Management School I 2001 Member since 1999 National Park and Recreation Association Certified Park and Recreation Professional since 2003 Aquatic Facility Operator 1997-2003 National Aquatic Management School I 2002 Member since 1999 National Swimming Pool and Spa Foundation Certified Pool/Spa Operator Course Instructor since 1985 Certified Pool/Spa Operator since 1984 National Collegiate Athletic Association Head Judge, Division II Men's and Women's National Swimming and Diving Championships 1993, 94 & 95 & 2001 & 2008 Head Judge, Division III Men s and Women s National Swimming and Diving Championships 1998 Referee, Penn-Ohio Conference, Mid-Continent Conference, Midwest Collegiate Conference, Horizon League, Eastern Collegiate Conference and North Coast Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships 5
numerous times since 1990 College Swimming Official since 1982 Northeast Ohio Aquatic Roundtable Facilitator 2006 -Present Ohio Department of Health Swimming Pool Rules Ad Hoc Committee 2001-2003 Swimming Pool and Spa Advisory Board Member 1988-1993 Ohio High School Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Official since 1982 State Meet Official 1995, 1998 2003 Professional Pool Operators of America since 2000 USA Swimming Inc. Swimming Official since 1993 National Championship Official since 1996 Summer Long Course National (Ass t Chief Judge) 1996 & 97 & 2002 Summer Junior Nationals Northeast 1998, 1999 Summer Junior Nationals Northeast (Ass't Chief Judge) 2000 Winter Junior Nationals Northeast (Ass t Chief Judge) 1999 Winter Junior Nationals Northeast 2000 FINA World Cup Meet 1999 & 2000 Central Zone Sectional LC Meet (Deck Referee) 2003 Central Zone Sectional Meet SC (Chief Judge) 2005 & 2006 Central Zone Age Group Championships (Deck Referee) 2007 Lake Erie Swimming Inc. Safety Committee 1995-2006 NTV Chair 2001-2007 Safety Committee Chair 2001-2006 Officials Chair Since 2006 MILITARY SERVICE 1970-1974 United States Coast Guard. Honorably Discharged. HONORS AND AWARDS American Legion School Award 1967 American Red Cross Vega Award 2004 The Cynthia Wedel Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service (Midwest Region Nominee) 2002 Health Services Hall of Fame 1990 Volunteer of the Month Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver 1980 District Award of Merit 1977 6
Wood Badge 1975 Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow 1967 Eagle Scout 1966 Cleveland Federation of Community Planning Most Treasured Volunteer Certificate of Commendation 1993 & 1994 United Way Services of Cleveland Spot Light Award 2005 USA Swimming, Lake Erie Swimming Inc. ConocoPhillips Outstanding Service Award 2005 Articles and Publications "Where have all the diving boards gone?" Leisure Leader, Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, May 2000 Lifeguarding Today. American National Red Cross. (1994). Lead writer for three chapters. Aquatic Exercise Instructor Course Manual. Greater Cleveland Chapter, American Red Cross. (1993). Assisted in the writing and development of course materials. 3701-31 Swimming Pool Rules. Ohio Department of Health. Sub-committee chair. (1990) Swimming Pool Design Guide. Ohio Department of Health. Assisted in guideline writing. (1990) Presentations Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, Aquatic Symposium, Rocky River, Ohio September 2007 Aquatic Facility Design Ohio Parks and Recreation Association State Conference Cleveland, Oh. February 2007. ARC Lifeguarding r06 Update National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, National Conference Louisville, KY April 2006. Lifeguard Scanning Techniques National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, National Aquatics Institute, Minneapolis, Mn., October 2003. Lifeguard Scanning Techniques and A Comparison of Lifeguard Programs from Various Agencies. Head Lifeguard & Pool Management Seminar, Westlake Recreation Center, May 2003. Lifeguard Scanning Techniques. Head Lifeguard & Pool Management Seminar, Middleburg Heights Community Center, May 2002. Lifeguard Scanning Techniques with Laurie Johnson, Lorain County MetroParks & Pete Conces, Beachwood Recreation Department The Whitmer Company, Aquatics Seminar, March 2002. Issues that Effect Aquatic Management Today with Laurie Johnson, Lorain County MetroParks. Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, Annual Conference February 13, 2002. An Insider s View of Ohio Swimming Pool Rules Process with Kris Bosworth, Cuyahoga County Board of Health The Whitmer Company, Aquatics Seminar, March 2001. Aquatic Management; Inservice Training, Programming and Customer Service The Ohio Pool Equipment and Supply Company, Aquatics Seminar, March 2000. Pool Filtration 7
Expert Witness Experience Plaintiff Shero v. Sedlak, 2005 Baumgardner v. Ohio Water Parks, Inc. dba Dover Lake, 2000 Whitecloud v. Pinegate Lodge, 1994 Defense Black v. The University of Akron, 2006 Jennifer Lehman, et al v. Friendship Acres, Inc. et al., 2002 Patina v. The University of Akron 2001 Darnella R Caldwell, Etc. v. Akron Baptist Temple, Inc., 2000 Cater v. City of Cleveland, 1999 8
REFERENCES George W. Morton Aquatics Director/Head Men's Swimming Coach Cleveland State University Euclid Avenue at East 24 Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216-687-4809 g.morton@csuohio.edu Pamela Oliver Greater Cleveland Chapter American Red Cross 3747 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216-405-5080 OliverP@redcross-cleveland.org Philip Buckenmeyer, Ph.D., SUNY Cortland 6 Hanley Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 H: 315-622-3823 W: 607-753-5558 buckenmeyerp@cortland.edu Mike Giles, Director Division of Recreational Sports University of Southern Mississippi Box 5124 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5124 601-266-5405 michael.giles@usm.edu Robert Mravetz, Ph.D. Associate Professor Emeritus The University of Akron PO Box 136 6210 Bonete Rd Sharon Center, Ohio 44274 330-239-1725 rmravet@uakron.edu 9