Lia Barskey
Carbondale
Summary
Pursuing a career in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics and Fitness Coordinator
Town Of Carbondale
Carbondale, CO
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained staff and lifeguards according to Red Cross standards.
- Managed daily operations of the aquatics center, ensuring efficient scheduling, staffing, and maintenance for optimal facility performance.
- Assisted with new pool capitol campaign fundraising efforts, including administrative tasks.
- Assisted with new pool design.
- Ensured safety standards for all pool operations were maintained and coordinated.
- Designed and managed fitness programming and staff for the recreation center.
- Assisted with other tasks as needed around rec center.
Head Lifeguard/ Aquatic Admin
City Of Gunnison
Gunnison, CO
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Implemented and organized new swim lessons and programs.
- Assist in design, development and implementation of policies and procedures; rules and regulations in conjunction with Recreation staff in regard to patron use, fees, safety, risk management and ensure compliance with these policies.
Personal Trainer
CORE Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Teach Senior Fitness Classes
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase studio visibility and reach more clients.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
Graduate Restorative Aide
Gunnison Valley Health Gunnison
Gunnison, CO
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Assists with general clinic workflows, including supply organization and management, keeping resident care areas clean for infection prevention and safety.
- Also participates in restorative exercise programs for residents, focusing on functional ability and independence.
- Potential to help therapists with special projects as they arise.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Physical Therapy Aide
Howard Head Sports Medicine Vail
Vail, CO
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Official Medical Provider for USA Climbing and USA Snowboarding
- Maintaining clinic inventory.
- Clean and organize clinic.
- Assist therapist and patients with various exercises, cryotherapy, bandaging, crutch training, etc.
- Supports and contributes to Vail health core values.
Education
Master of Science - High Altitude Exercise Physiology
Western Colorado State University
Gunnison, CO05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05.2019
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Data collection
- Health and Wellness Education
- Leadership Skills
- Competitive Research
- Data analysis
- Content Creation
- Social Media
- Fitness Assessments
- Injury Prevention
- Exercise program design
- Group Fitness Instruction
Certification
- CPT - ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- CPO- Certified Pool Operator
- Currently working on obtaining NSCA CSPS certification.
- CPR
- CPR/AED Instructor
Thesis Research
- COVID-19 And The Capacity of Ischemic Preconditioning to Protect Against Endothelial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Accomplishments
- Presented thesis research at ACSM Rocky Mountain 2022 conference.
- Presented thesis research at ACSM World Congresses in 2023.
- NCAA competitive swimmer from 2015-2017.
- NCAA competitive triathlete In 2017.
- Conducted and aided with multiple graduate level research projects.
- Conducted novel thesis research on COVID-19.
- Assistant coach for the Western Colorado Women's NCAA Swim Team 2020-2022.
Timeline
Aquatics and Fitness Coordinator
Town Of Carbondale
05.2023 - 05.2024
Head Lifeguard/ Aquatic Admin
City Of Gunnison
05.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Trainer
CORE Crested Butte
05.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Restorative Aide
Gunnison Valley Health Gunnison
12.2020 - 08.2021
Physical Therapy Aide
Howard Head Sports Medicine Vail
06.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - High Altitude Exercise Physiology
Western Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado Mesa University