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  Steve Dalcher Instructor of Physical Education View e-mail address | Log in to view e-mail w/your BSU Username HP 222D (765) 285-1451 Fax: 285-8254 School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 Add Contact Info to Outlook Education Masters Degree, Sport Administration Ball State University Muncie, Indiana. Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. Associates of Science, Tool and Manufacturing Technology Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. Experience and Expertise 8/04- Present Ball State University, Muncie, IN Instructor of Aquatics: Instructional position, delivering wide range of classes from basic swimming, Life Guard Instructor and first aid CPR and AED. Currently working towards implementing program for disability scuba as a credit course as a multidisciplinary course. 11/03 – 8/04 Florida Army National Guard (AGR), Jacksonville, FL Senior MEPS Guidance Counselor: Responsible for quality control of applicants processing for military service. Responsible for adhering to federal and state laws while staying within regulatory guidance and service specific standard operating procedure. Developed and implemented computerized processing procedures that are now used at all Florida Army National Guard Liaison offices. Responsible for initiating security clearance as required by DOD procedures. Also responsible for initiating allegations of recruiter impropriety. 8/01 – 11/03 Florida Army National Guard (AGR), Ocala, FL Recruiting and Retention NCO: Responsible for recruitment of qualified applicants for the Army National Guard and for maintaining unit attrition rates within prescribed percentages. My focus was on high school senior and college age applicants. I aggressively targeted this audience by conducting a wide range of classes ranging from career direction/goal setting to Life-guarding and scuba. Over the course of my 27 months in this position I taught in excess of 100 complete courses and reached approximately 4000 individuals. I was awarded two Florida Commendation Medals and was selected for outstanding Recruiting and Retention NCO of the year during this time frame. 4/98 – 8/01 Illinois Army National Guard (AGR) Carbondale, IL Recruiting and Retention NCO: Responsible for recruitment of qualified applicants for the Army National Guard and for maintaining unit attrition rates within prescribed percentages. My focus was on high school senior and college age applicants. I aggressively targeted this audience by conducting a wide range of classes ranging from career direction/goal setting to Life-guarding and scuba. Over the course of my 40 months in this position I taught in excess of 100 complete courses and reached approximately 3000 individuals. I received a Meritorious Service Medal, an Army Achievement Medal and was selected as Rookie Recruiter of the year during this time frame. 11/97 – 4/98 JR Center, Anna, IL Qualified Mental Retardation Professional: Worked on a daily basis with center staff and resident population with developmental disabilities. Conducted work study analysis of internal positions of the JR Center. Conducted work aptitude studies on the resident population of developmentally disabled and made recommendations and job placements. Responsible for developing community placement program. I taught first aid and CPR as needed to the center staff. 6/97 – 4/98 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Life-guard Crew-chief: Student work position during Graduate School. Worked in a wide range of settings from waterfront/small craft operations to assistance with swim team and swim lessons as needed. Assisted in staff scheduling, hiring interviews, skills tests and training programs. Day to day supervision of lifeguards and appropriate documentation for each facility as assigned in the standard operating procedures. 6/93 – 6/97 Southern Illinois University, Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Carbondale, IL Facility Manager: Responsible for everyday operations of a 3100 acre facility encompassing 200+ buildings and approximately 250 peak staff. Responsibilities included the operation of an outdoor aquatic facility with beachfront and watercraft. Management of staff including hiring, evaluations, training, scheduling and supervision of both Part-Time and Full-Time staff and supervisors. While providing leadership and supervision to staff, also insuring the collective bargaining agreement for the union staff was followed. Facility oversight including inspections for risk management purposes and typical facility manager efforts. Provided close coordination between Plant and Service Operations, Personnel Office and the four indigenous programs housed at the facility. I personally hired, trained, and supervised all aspects of our waterfront operations. I was the center safety officer and created the Emergency Action Plan currently in use today. Other duties assigned were inventory control and key control. 8/90- 6/93 Olin Corporation, Marion, IL Production worker: Worked several different production lines and areas in the production of munitions from 20mm high explosive rounds to 155mm high explosive cannon projectiles Certifications: Aquatic Partners; Since 2005 Certified Aquatic Administrator American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; Since 2004 Instructor FA/CPR/AED American Red Cross basic level; Lifeguard first trained in 1993, Waterfront LG, CPR , CPR/PR, First Aid, PDT, AED (2001), Oxygen admin. (2001), Emergency Response American Red Cross Instructor level; Since 1994 Lifeguard (LGI), CPR and First Aid Instructor, Since 1995 Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Since 1994 Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) Since 2005 Emergency Response (ER) American Red Cross Instructor Trainer level; Since 1999 Lifeguard (LGIT), CPR/PR, First Aid Since 2001 AED, Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT), Since 2005 Water Safety Instructor (WSIT) Handicap Scuba Association (HSA); Since 1996 Instructor International Association of Technical Divers (IANTD); Since 1996 Instructor National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI); Since 1995 Instructor National Association for Cave Diving (NACD); Since 2002 Instructor National Safety Council; Since 2004 Instructor FA/CPR/AED Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI); Since 1983 Junior Open Water Diver Technical Diving International (TDI); Since 2001 Instructor YMCA; Since 2004 Pool Operator On Location Other Affiliations: 8/04 – Present Volunteer, Hoosier Heartland Chapter, American Red Cross, Muncie, IN. Instruct Red Cross courses, administer health and safety roll-outs, reference for H&SS Director 1/03 – 8/04 Volunteer, National Association for Cave Diving. I have volunteered in many capacities for this organization. I served as interim Instructor Director/Treasurer for almost a year. I have served on the Training Committee as well as the Exploration and Survey Committee to which I am still an active contributor. 8/02 – 8/04 Volunteer, Florida’s Coast to Coast Chapter, American Red Cross, Daytona Beach, FL. Teach courses, administer health and safety roll-outs, reference for H&SS Director 8/00 – 8/01 Volunteer, Little Egypt Network, Herrin, Illinois. Volunteer position assisting in the transference of Instructor records and training database after Jackson County Chapter absorbed by LEN. 11/97 – 8/00 Health and Safety Chair, Jackson County Chapter, Carbondale, Illinois. Volunteer position maintaining Instructor records and training database. Also responsible for assisting with the coordination of community events. 11/95 – 8/00 Volunteer, Jackson County Chapter, Carbondale, Illinois. Volunteer with training drives and community programs. Research Interests Adapted Aquatic Adaptations Health Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for the Disabled Physiological Responses of the Body to Aquatic Immersions in Persons with Disabilities Improving Self-image through Aquatic Exercise Recent Publications 2003 Underwater Speleology, “Global Awareness” P. 9, 11, April 03, Volume 30, Number 2, National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section 2003 NACD Journal, “Taxonomy, Scientific Name Calling” P. 22, Second Quarter issue 2003, National Association for Cave Diving 2003 NACD Journal, “Global Awareness” P. 28, First Quarter issue 2003, National Association for Cave Diving 2003 NACD Journal, “Tidbits of Cave Biology” P. 18, Second Quarter issue 2003, National Association for Cave Diving |
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