Water safety instructor promoted to aquatics coordinator

Daniel Stowe is the new aquatics coordinator for Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. | BPRYCS photo

Posted By: David Fortier April 10, 2024

Daniel Stowe has been promoted to aquatics coordinator, Bristo Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) announced recently.

The aquatics coordinator assists the aquatics supervisor with the operations of the year-round indoor Dennis Malone Aquatics Center, Rockwell Pool and Page Park Pool.

Among the coordinator’s duties and responsibilities are assisting with development of pool schedules, managing an extensive learn to swim program, recreational swim team, water fitness classes, special events and rentals.

In addition, the coordinator assists with scheduling, training and management of over 100 aquatics staff including lifeguards, water safety instructors and front desk attendants.

Stowe began as a water safety instructor at the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center in September 2023. Prior to coming to Bristol, Stowe was the assistant aquatics director for the Burbank Family YMCA and a head lifeguard and swim instructor at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford.

Stowe is a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor, as well as a former Certified Pool Operator. Daniel obtained his bachelors of science from Springfield College in 2007, majoring in youth development with a minor in art and outdoor leadership.

Stowe begins his new role on Monday, April 15.

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