Desiree van Thorre Named Aquatics and Youth Programs Supervisor, Brings Five Years Experience

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Van Thorre will be responsible for managing Iroquois and Chippewa neighborhood pools and Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer as well as Youth Programs including Fantastic Fridays, Middle School Drop Ins, School Day Off Programs, and youth trips.

Van Thorne comes from the Park Ridge Park District having been their Aquatics Supervisor since October 2005. She has extensive experience recruiting, training, and mentoring lifeguard staff, providing in-service training according to Red Cross and PDRMA guidelines, and enforcing pool rules and regulations for staff and residents. She has coordinated the Park Ridge Learn to Swim program and brings hands on experience as well as, having been a lifeguard and Learn to Swim instructor herself. "I am looking forward to the challenges of new facilities and a larger summer staff" said van Thorre. "My goal is to help my summer staff develop a strong work ethic and a conscientious commitment to safety 24/7."

For more information about Des Plaines Park District aquatic programs, visit http://www.dpparks.org/ or call 847-391-5700.