Carson Perry

• Directed full-scale operations over aquatics department including management of three pools, swim lessons, lifeguard programs, competitive teams, family swim, facility rentals, and community partnerships.
• Indirectly oversaw staff of 290 employees, directly oversaw, recruited, hired, and trained staff of 100 active employees, 15 team managers, and one supervising Coordinator.
• Managed departmental budget of 750k, consistently meeting or exceeding goals for revenue through program enrollment and membership growth.
• Developed and launched innovative aquatics programs that improved member engagement.
• Implemented ongoing staff training, in-service audits, and emergency action procedures, reducing risk and improving emergency preparedness facility wide.
• Partnered with membership and marketing teams to drive enrollment through targeted outreach, community events, and digital promotion.
• Served on branch leadership team, focused on customer satisfaction, meeting set metrics, business future growth.
• Provided full operational oversight over facility during “manager-on-duty” shifts.

Key Accomplishments:

• Increased swim team engagement, resulting in record-breaking program revenue in 2025.
• Boosted staff recruitment and retention through culture-building initiatives and enhanced training programs.
• Achieved a 7% increase in swim lesson revenue ’24-’25.
• Successfully led department through large-scale facility construction projects both in 2024 (120k) and 2025 (470k) while maintaining program quality and safety standards.

• Coached high school level team of 60 student-athletes in swimming and strength conditioning as they attempted to qualify for the annual Tennessee Regional and State Championship Meets
• Managed team budget
• Evaluated athlete skill level, developed strategic training programs to enhance performance, and built practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
• Mentored and provided direction to all skill levels, from the beginner to the advanced student, helping athletes meet post-graduate goals in and out of the water
• Helped lead team to multiple consecutive county and district team championships
• Led approximately 25 student-athletes annually to attaining qualifying standards for the Tennessee State Swimming Championship Meet
• Coached and mentored one state champion student-athlete and the programs first ever 'Swimmer of the Year' award for the state of Tennessee
• Guided more than 10 student-athletes to earning collegiate swimming scholarships
• Maintained open communication with students, parents, and guardians regarding schedules, team updates, team events, swim meet registration and planning, cultivating a collaborative environment
• Worked closely with school staff and other coaches within the campus to maintain swim team success

• Recruited, hired, trained, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated staff of 80 undergraduate student employees whose primary responsibility consisted of managing university recreational aquatic facilities and programming
• Planned, organized, and executed public swim lesson program that served approximately 300 participants annually
• Established a strategic plan for recruitment and retention of aquatics employees based on requirements for excellence within the department
• Developed trainings and educational programs related to water-safety and leisurely activity for campus recreation members and employees
• Actively participated in the recruitment and hiring of coordinator and director positions within the recreation department
• Completed American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (2017)

• Supervised and managed living accommodations for more than 35 students in on-campus fraternity chapter and ensured university guidelines were upheld
• Mentored 150 undergraduate students related to their academic and career aspirations
• Supervised and managed contracted staff from various business ventures including facility maintenance and utilities, housekeeping, and dietary

• Communicated directly with alumni, community supporters, and Tennessee Fund staff members in gathering, managing, and allocating athletic fund donations