Joshua Cockrell is a 2021 expected graduate of Western Carolina University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management with a minor in Leadership. He has extensive experience working at Camp Bowers in various roles such as aquatics staff, camp counselor, and canoe/kayak instructor where he ensured camper safety. Cockrell holds several certifications and honors including Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor from Order of the Arrow, and American Legion Scholarship. He provides Matthew Bull and Mitch Hall as references.
Joshua Cockrell is a 2021 expected graduate of Western Carolina University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management with a minor in Leadership. He has extensive experience working at Camp Bowers in various roles such as aquatics staff, camp counselor, and canoe/kayak instructor where he ensured camper safety. Cockrell holds several certifications and honors including Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor from Order of the Arrow, and American Legion Scholarship. He provides Matthew Bull and Mitch Hall as references.
Joshua Cockrell is a 2021 expected graduate of Western Carolina University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management with a minor in Leadership. He has extensive experience working at Camp Bowers in various roles such as aquatics staff, camp counselor, and canoe/kayak instructor where he ensured camper safety. Cockrell holds several certifications and honors including Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor from Order of the Arrow, and American Legion Scholarship. He provides Matthew Bull and Mitch Hall as references.
Joshua Cockrell is a 2021 expected graduate of Western Carolina University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management with a minor in Leadership. He has extensive experience working at Camp Bowers in various roles such as aquatics staff, camp counselor, and canoe/kayak instructor where he ensured camper safety. Cockrell holds several certifications and honors including Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor from Order of the Arrow, and American Legion Scholarship. He provides Matthew Bull and Mitch Hall as references.
Western Carolina University Expected Graduation 2021
Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management Minor in Leadership
Experience
Aquatics Staff at Camp Bowers, White Oak NC Summer 2015, 2016
Ensured safety of campers Taught boating skills and Boy Scouts of America Lifeguard and Lifesaving Made sure the waterfront was a safe learning environment for youth Camp Counselor at Camp Bowers, White Oak NC Summer 2015, 2016 Ensured safety of campers Helped create and run campfire program Guided the sporting events Canoe and Kayak Instructor at Camp Bowers, White Oak NC Summer 2015, 2016 Taught canoe and kayak skills class Led boating events Ensured safety of all boaters
Other Professional Experiences
Drum Major of band 2015, 2016
Led band in after school rehearsals Participated in operations for competitions and games Point of contact to the Director for Students Vice Chief of Activities for Order of the Arrow 2015 Planed weekends and daily activities Served on Executive council for Lodge 3rd in command of Lodge Senior Patrol Leader for Boy Scouts of America September 2015- February 2016 Led Troop in weekly meetings and activities Led Troop on campouts Senior Patrol Leader of National Youth Leadership Training July 2015 Top youth for a youth training course Led other scouts during week long training Gave presentations on Leadership and Conflict resolution
Certifications and Training
Boy Scouts of America Lifeguard 2017
National Youth Leadership Trained July 2014,2015
Extracurricular Activities
Order of the Arrow 2014 to present
Epsilon Tau Pi- Eagle Scout Fraternity 2017 Western Carolinas Pride of the Mountains Marching Band 2017 Boy Scouts of America 2005-2017 Venturing 2014-2017 Drum Major of band 2015, 2016 Vice Chief of Activities for OA 2015
Honors and Awards
Eagle Scout 2017
John Phillips Sousa Band Leadership Award 2017 American Legion Scholarship 2016 Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow 2017 References Matthew Bull- Camp Director for Cape Fear Council, Employer Contact Matthew.bull@scouting.org (910)-395-1100 Ext 23 Mitch Hall- Personal, Leadership Experience Mitch.h.hall@usace.army.mil (910)-233-7118