April Gitzen, M.S.
Head Women's Swim Coach at California University of Pennsylvania- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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PennWest California
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Women's Swim Coach
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Sep 2019 - Present
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach and Director of Aquatics
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2019
West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach August 2011 – Present • Responsible for • Budget management • Travel coordination • Scheduling • Hiring and supervising assistant coaches • Fundraising • Public… Show more West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach August 2011 – Present • Responsible for • Budget management • Travel coordination • Scheduling • Hiring and supervising assistant coaches • Fundraising • Public Relations • Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes • Oversee student-athlete athletic and academic progress • Work as an active and effective member of the athletic department in a collaborative and cooperative manner Director of Aquatics • Manage operation of aquatics facilities, activities, swimming programs and department staff • Hire, train and supervise employees • Adhere to aquatic safety standards and guidelines • Oversee the organization, implementation, administration, promotion, and evaluation of all aquatic programs • Assist in research, facilitation and building quality aquatic programs that provide customer satisfaction • Develop flyers, brochures and advertisements to promote aquatics programming Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor • Advise student-athletes on the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA • Advocate for the student-athletes welfare on campus • Assist in efforts to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation • Maintain positive relationships between student-athletes, the student body, faculty, staff, and the community Adjunct Professor • Responsible for teaching in the Department of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sports Business Show less West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach August 2011 – Present • Responsible for • Budget management • Travel coordination • Scheduling • Hiring and supervising assistant coaches • Fundraising • Public… Show more West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach August 2011 – Present • Responsible for • Budget management • Travel coordination • Scheduling • Hiring and supervising assistant coaches • Fundraising • Public Relations • Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes • Oversee student-athlete athletic and academic progress • Work as an active and effective member of the athletic department in a collaborative and cooperative manner Director of Aquatics • Manage operation of aquatics facilities, activities, swimming programs and department staff • Hire, train and supervise employees • Adhere to aquatic safety standards and guidelines • Oversee the organization, implementation, administration, promotion, and evaluation of all aquatic programs • Assist in research, facilitation and building quality aquatic programs that provide customer satisfaction • Develop flyers, brochures and advertisements to promote aquatics programming Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor • Advise student-athletes on the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA • Advocate for the student-athletes welfare on campus • Assist in efforts to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation • Maintain positive relationships between student-athletes, the student body, faculty, staff, and the community Adjunct Professor • Responsible for teaching in the Department of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sports Business Show less
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Fitness 247
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West Mifflin, PA
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Sales Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Sales Consultant • Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service • Maximized all opportunities that were presented with the use of marketing and sales skills • Assisted in the implementation of company marketing plans • Developed a personal database of potential… Show more Sales Consultant • Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service • Maximized all opportunities that were presented with the use of marketing and sales skills • Assisted in the implementation of company marketing plans • Developed a personal database of potential leads through referrals, face to face, interactions, cold calling and networking Show less Sales Consultant • Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service • Maximized all opportunities that were presented with the use of marketing and sales skills • Assisted in the implementation of company marketing plans • Developed a personal database of potential… Show more Sales Consultant • Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service • Maximized all opportunities that were presented with the use of marketing and sales skills • Assisted in the implementation of company marketing plans • Developed a personal database of potential leads through referrals, face to face, interactions, cold calling and networking Show less
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PennWest California
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Athletic Department Graduate Assistant
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May 2009 - Aug 2010
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Athletic Development Intern
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
Athletic Development Intern • Created and sent out letters to future sponsors • Assisted in the development of new and innovative ideas for fundraising and organization of the annual golf outing • Recorded all pledge donations and managed accounts • Hosted a variety of functions in efforts to raise funds for institutional athletic scholarships
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Education
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California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Masters of Science, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management