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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Responsible for administrating and implementing middle years programming at the Sixth Man Center, Middle School Partnerships Program (MSPP), Lace Up and Learn Up (LULU) camp, and other Neighborhood-Based locations.
• Supervise coach mentors by providing direction, input, and feedback with an eye toward continuous improvement and long-term professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Program Operations and Impact, the Director of Early Years, and the Director of Older Youth to ensure high-quality programming is being delivered.
• Lead partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the After School Enrichment (ASE) Office, and other school-based leaders.
• Lead community-facing efforts in recruiting middle school-aged youth and their families.
• Develop middle youth program models and pilots (including future workshops)

Philadelphia, PA

• Supervise and manage the Up2Us Sports coach program in Philadelphia, including the budgeting, program managers, organization deadlines, and meeting larger organizational goals. Larger picture.
• Oversee and maintain the PennSERVE (AmeriCorps) grant of over $300,000 budget to ensure all host sites are compliant with grant regulations
• Optimize current host site and executive director relationships while cultivating new relationships with organizations and increasing Up2Us Sports membership
• Train and support the region’s new program manager staff.
• Evaluate monitoring and evaluation requirements and support Program Managers and coaches in collecting data to meet grant requirements.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Managed and supervised 30 Up2Us Sports coaches and 18 programs in the Philadelphia area
• Monitored compliance of coaches and program sites to ensure consistency with criteria established by funding sources, the Up2Us Sports mission, and the Up2Us Coach program
• Organized and facilitated coach interviews, orientations, professional development, trainings, socials and conducted site visits for coaches and host sites throughout the region
• Executed administrative tasks related to Up2Us Sports coaches and host sites, including completion of contracts.
• Supported Up2Us Coaches and host sites in successful monitoring and evaluation collection and reporting

Berwyn, PA

• Directed, coordinated and supervised sport and recreation program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expanded sports and recreation programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Secured, scheduled, and prepared athletic fields and facilities. Transported and set up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
• Assisted the Director with administrative details that include but are not limited to the following: Athletic budgeting, equipment purchases, department policies and regulations, and other general duties as required.
• Interviewed, recruited and trained sport and recreation staff and volunteers. Assisted in reviewing, monitoring, motivating and evaluating staff performance.

West Chester, PA

• Met with student-athletes during the course of the week to monitor academic progress and provide support services, including study skills, organizational skills, time management, monitoring NCAA and institutional.
• Assisted students of all genders and diverse and cultural backgrounds.
• Assisted students at risk with academic advising, creation and support of academic plans and conducts referrals appropriately.
• Assisted students in their educational progress, exploring service, leadership and extracurricular opportunities, and setting goals.
• Maintained regular communication with coaches and professors; Provide detailed reports, conduct and attend team meetings, compile semester grade/eligibility reports and assist with the preparation of each team’s NCAA.

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

• Responsible for the development, organization, budget, delivery, supervision and quality of all teenage programs at the YMCA
• Develop and implement quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students
• Teach leadership skills and explore career options and educational opportunities through workshops and enrichment activities
• Oversee the staffing, scheduling, and delivery of all Teenage Programs for the YMCA
• Organize teen driven community service projects in both the Phoenixville and Philadelphia area

Downingtown, PA

• Develop practice schedules and teach the fundamental skills and rills of the game of basketball
• Teach fundamentals of not simply basketball but of good gamesmanship fair play and overcoming obstacles
• Track the progress of each player, and provide parents with feedback on their child’s progression on the court

Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted in planning and executing all facets of organization and processes related to the football program operations. Specifically, managed the yearly calendar, coordinated team travel, organized football-related.
• Assisted in overseeing the daily operation of the recruiting office as instructed by the coaching staff and Director of Football Operations. This included planning and coordinating recruiting visits, coordinating the.
• Created recruiting content utilizing Adobe Photoshop, social media platforms, & iMovie (creation motivational videos).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Operate machinery and tools, including scoreboard and game clock
• Provide statistical information before and after the games and note other data required by the media
• Assisting media & public address announcing

Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted the Head Coach and basketball staff with all internal and external matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the basketball program within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Temple.
• Worked directly with the Director of Basketball Operation in regard to coordinating travel, practice scheduling, facility management, all budget matters, and game-day responsibilities.
• Provided practice and game-day support for players; maintained players’ performance statistics during practice
• Ensured all equipment is in working condition and in sufficient supply in order to run a successful practice
• Handled/ordered equipment and gear, filmed practice and games

Exton, Pennsylvania

• Punctually attend and participate in all camp sessions for individualized skill development
• Position specific development, station work, team play, film breakdown, and strength and conditioning

Valley Forge

• Communicate clearly and professionally with coaches, parents, and participants regarding camps and youth programs
• Assist in the creation and assembly of program materials
• Assist in preparation of group mailings for camps

Philadelphia, PA

• Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities include crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, canoeing, Family Night, etc.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

• Confer with sporting officials, coaches and players in order to provide information and discuss problems
• Officiate at sporting events, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are being followed
• Maintain all sporting equipment and make sure that they are in good order

Coatesville, PA

• Served as the primary adult responsible for a group of campers
• Ensure the safety of the campers by following the camp’s policies and rules
• Assist in the development and accomplishment of daily activities for campers

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), 4.0

Bachelor’S Degree, Sports And Recreation Management (Minor: General Business)

Activities and Societies: Intramural Basketball (Play), Men's Basketball Team Manager, SMAT, and SRPADeans List: Spring 2015 & Fall 2016

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball Team (3 years), Varsity Cross Country Team (3 years), Student Congress, Yearbook Committee.