Vanessa Johnson

Vanessa Johnson is a seasoned professional in aquatic operations, risk management, and fitness instruction, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Aquatic Operations and Risk Management at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania since December 2019. Vanessa also holds the role of Instructor Trainer at the American Red Cross, teaching essential life-saving courses, and serves delicious beer at Big Rail Brewing since June 2022. With experience as a BODYPUMP Instructor for Les Mills International, Vanessa previously directed aquatics and wellness programs at Clearfield YMCA, where responsibilities included staff management and program development. An earlier position as Fitness Coordinator at Liberty Lutheran involved leading senior fitness classes and providing personal training, as well as a progressive history in aquatic roles starting from a lifeguard at Curwensville Area SD to training at Slippery Rock University. Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University between 2006 and 2010.