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Team Application Essay

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A plethora of experiences, both professional and recreational, have prepared me to work in a managerial position. In my high school, I serve as a varsity captain of the swim team. Serving as a varsity captain since freshman year has taught me about how to effectively be a leader for a team. Leading a group of older, faster peers as a freshman challenged me to find a way to earn people's respect and heightened my appreciation and my drive for true leadership. The past two summers as a lifeguard in the Aquatics Program have also helped me become familiar with how to work with my co-workers, many of whom are friends, in a professional environment. Working in this facility has also helped me become familiar with facility procedures, learn how to work with customers, and build on my professional experiences.
When working with a group of people, I have strong authoritative abilities, taking the lead in activities and organizing plans of action. I take initiative in tackling problems that other people are reluctant to work on, and can identify the most efficient way to achieve my goals. Working in the frontlines, however, isn’t the only thing that I do to contribute in a group. In working as a captain for the swim team, I found that only giving instructions and issuing orders doesn’t encourage group effort. Leading people from the bottom …show more content…

Ultimately, this bond also presents the biggest challenge for the Aquatics Programs. Although knowing the people we work with on a more personal level helps with communication and collaboration, the line between social and professional interaction blurs. There is a slight drop in overall productivity as members of the staff are increasingly distracted by their peers while working

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