Meet the Team
We're a dedicated, energized team who loves recreation and the Bayfield community. Contact us anytime. We want to hear from you!
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Brittany SchmittCo-Executive Director
brittany@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR I am one of the Co-Directors of RFR. My main focus is on Aspire Martial Arts and our Aquatics Program in addition to doing anything else that needs to get done. My pride and joy is Aspire Martial Arts. I started Aspire in 2010, and the program has now grown to over 50 active students. My favorite RFR program or event Aspire Martial Arts and Point to LaPointe Swim Why I love the Bayfield area I attended Northland College and never left. I like having so many recreational opportunities at my fingertips. I also love the friendly small town life, great local sources of food and locally owned businesses, and most of all the lake! My community involvement I love being able to teach youth and adults martial arts. There is nothing more rewarding then being able to have a postive impact on an individual's life. It is a great feeling to watch students set goals and experience personal achievement. I also teach Red Cross CPR/AED/FA classes to other area organizations. |
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Hilary JewellCo-Executive Director
hilary@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR My favorite part of my job is talking to people! I get to develop relationships and partnerships, when I'm not doing paperwork. I especially enjoy working with and developing our team. My favorite RFR program or event Anything outside - Outdoor Adventure Camp, Point to La Pointe, and North Coast Community Sailing. I love connecting people with the northwoods and Superior! Why I love the Bayfield area The Lake has been calling me my whole life. I've been in and out of the area for years, including graduating from Northland College, and am thrilled to live in Bayfield. I love small town life on the Big Lake! My community involvement I love my role as Volunteer Assistant Coach for Northland College Women's Hockey and I serve on the Parks and Rec Committee for the City of Bayfield. |
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Rosa KarlAdministrative Director
rosa@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR If you need information I will help you find it! I handle invoicing, payroll, paying bills, social media, memberships, program registrations and many programming details as well as a little of everything else! My favorite RFR program or event My favorite program is Aspire Martial Arts. I started five years ago, and I am constantly challenged and inspired by the program. My daughters also love it, as well as swim team and sailing. Why I love the Bayfield area I love the northland because of the Big Lake and the woods. The people are amazing here! My community involvement I love to volunteer at the school as a classroom aide helping students with math and reading. I've also been a community reader at the Bayfield Head Start and have run a small library for the students there. I love getting to know all the kids and then seeing them at the Rec Center! |
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Isaac ShriderRec Center Manager
isaac@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR I oversee day to day operations of Rec Center and our Aquatics Program. I am really excited to be at the Rec Center to help it grow and continue to make it a place that is driven by the community. My favorite RFR program or event I love teaching our swimming lessons! You get to see the students progress from class to class, and learn with them. It is very rewarding knowing you are helping the kids learn a skill they will know for the rest of their lives. Why I love the Bayfield area This seems like a common sense answer to me! I love the Bayfield area because of all the outdoor opportunities. I grew up sailing and exploring the islands on Lake Superior with my parents and have continued to grow attached to the area over the years. |
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James MalmquistAquatic Systems Manager
james@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR My focus is on maintaining the many moving parts of the pool and hot tub systems. Common tasks I work on include but are not limited to: chemical testing, facility maintenance, and anything else that needs doing. My favorite RFR program or event Growing up in the Bayfield area I enrolled in North Coast Community Sailing classes as early as 3rd grade and sailing has been my favorite pastime ever since. Why I love the Bayfield area I've loved the Apostle Islands and the lake from a young age and I can usually be found on or near the water in the warmer months of the year. |
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Jessica SchultzAssistant Rec Center Manager, Kayak Instructor
My role at RFR I wear many different hats working for RFR. I work facilities, life guard, swim lessons, winter water sports, in particular I am the kayak instructor, and I am a manager. I am happy to help with anything that needs to get done. My favorite RFR program or event I participated in my first polar plunge and Pointe to La Pointe swim race in 2018. Both of these events were super fun and a great way to support the Rec Center. My love for kayaking comes out in winter when we do winter water sports - kayaking in the pool on Saturdays. Why I love the Bayfield area I love Lake Superior and the surrounding Bayfield community. It is such a unique and special place. There are so many outdoor opportunities including one of my favorites of sea kayaking in the Islands. |
Photo by Jan Kacvinsky
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Rick BurkmanSwim Team Coach
My role at RFR Swim Team Coach My favorite RFR program or event There are programs other than Swim Team? Why I love the Bayfield area Because we’re surrounded by Lake Superior – the greatest lake in the world! |
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Emily MoravecSummer Youth Program Manager
emily@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR I implement and run all of the summer kids programs and instruct exercise classes like Silver Sneakers! My favorite RFR program or event My favorite RFR program is Skate Camp. We were able to implement a great program with the support of our community—they even helped us build a mini-ramp! I love coaching recreational sports and it is amazing to see how fast our lil' shredders progress in the sport and overcome personal challenges. I also love the community and energy our loyal Silver Sneakers members bring to our Rec Center and am honored I get to exercise with them every week. Why I love the Bayfield area I love the Bayfield area because of the Lake, the fantastic community, and the close access to the flowy single track mountain bike trails at Mt. Ashwabay! |
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Alyssa Hauser Office Coordinator
alyssa@recreationandfitnessresources.org My role at RFR I help Rosa keep the office running smoothly by working with registrations, QuickBooks, and other general tasks to keep the office organized and accessible to all our employees. My Favorite RFR program or event My favorite RFR program is the Bay Area Swim Team. I swam on the team for 6 or 7 years and my swimming experience from it was one of the reasons I was first asked to take the lifeguarding class and work at the Rec Center! Why I love the Bayfield area I've lived in Bayfield all my life and I love almost everything about it. I grew up on one of the local orchards and spent most of my time either exploring the surrounding woods and venturing the waters and shores of Lake Superior! Bayfield is home. |
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Laura PaulsenLead Instructor, North Coast Community Sailing
My role at RFR I am one of the two lead instructors at North Coast Community Sailing. My favorite RFR program or event North Coast Community Sailing has been my favorite RFR program since I started as an opti student ten summers ago. Why I love the Bayfield area I love the amazing opportunities exclusive to the Bayfield area. Being able to teach classes in my hometown for the program I grew up sailing with and sailing with my family in the nearby Apostle Islands are incredible experiences I could only have here. |
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Sam Adair
Lead Instructor, North Coast Community Sailing
My role at RFR I am one of two lead instructors at North Coast Community Sailing. My favorite RFR program or event My favorite program that RFR provides is North Coast Community Sailing. The program has been a big part of my life since I became an Opti student at age 8. Why I love the Bayfield area I love the Bayfield area because Lake Superior is our backyard. Many experiences around Lake Superior can only be had on her waters, for example exploring the Apostle Islands. |
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Amber MullenSwim Lesson, Fitness and Youth Program Instructor
My role at RFR As a Program Instructor I teach Silver Sneakers, Aquafit, Red Cross Swim Lessons, and Kids Night Out. I love developing new programs and connecting with people! My favorite RFR program or event I can't pick just one! Kids Night Out and Outdoor Adventure Camp are so much fun, Silver Sneakers and Swim Lessons are really empowering and rewarding for the participants and myself, and the sheer size of the Point to LaPointe swim is awe-inspiring. Why I love the Bayfield area It is easy to cultivate a lifestyle in harmony with the land and lake that I love. Surrounded by the good company of my family, friends, and pets, I feel lucky to say that I live quite a magical life. |
