Experience

Bangor Area School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Essential Job Duties: Teach all aspects of the game of soccer through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions. Recruit and maintain an active team roster in order to develop a competitive team. Develop and evaluate player performance. Conduct and supervise all practices. 1. Assumes responsibility for the entire program which includes: a. Coaching the varsity squad and supervising JV & assistant coaches within the soccer program. b. Giving guidance to the high school junior varsity program. c. Implements district athletic department policies. 2. Assists in the selection and evaluation of Junior Varsity and assistant coaching staff. 3. Works with the Bangor High School Athletic Director a. Communicating of high school soccer schedule b. Arrangement and communication of travel for games. c. Verification of student physical examination requirements. d. Preparation of athletic eligibility lists. e. Organization of middle school communications of the high school soccer program for incoming freshman. 4. Works with Bangor High School Athletic Director to correlate the practice schedules of JV & Varsity squads. 5. Supervises practice fields and playing fields during and following team participation. 6. Remains with students and supervises them while traveling to away competitions. 7. Cares for, maintains and oversees the storage of all equipment and uniforms 8. Prepares award lists and season records. 9. Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contest. 10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Bangor High School Athletic Director 11. Communicates with players about personal development during the season as well as the off-season. 12. Holds meeting with parents to inform them about the program as well as your expectations of them and the players. 13. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property /Student Code of Conduct and student handbook



Pocono Mountain School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Owner/Director/Coach

  • Jan 1998 - Present

  JEA Mission Statement The JEllis Athletics Academy exists to promote the development of youth in our community through participation in athletic competition. Our goal is to provide activities that offer recreational, social and physical development for children of all skill levels. We are committed to providing participants with the opportunity to develop athletically and personally in a positive, supportive, and safe environment. JEllis Athletics encourages and promotes ethical and moral behavior, good sportsmanship, community involvement and good citizenship.



Special Olympics Pennsylvania

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unified Champion School Coordinator – Greater Lehigh Valley and Pocono Region

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

  Position Summary: The Unified Champion School (UCS) Coordinator position plays an important role in supporting and managing school-based inclusion programming in high schools in Monroe, Lehigh and Berks counties. work directly with teachers, coaches, student leaders, and administrators. This consists of Unified Sports (after-school interscholastic HS teams composed of students with and without intellectual disabilities who train and compete together as equal peers); collaborative inclusive youth leadership; whole school engagement activities designed to promote awareness, education, and acceptance. Assumed the following responsibilities to support the overall Programming department’s goals and objectives specifically in the area of school-based UCS initiatives. 1. Developed and manage. Unified Sport i. Oversee Unified Bocce and Unified Track and Field programs. ii. Attend coach trainings and ensure coaches implement the principles of Unified Sports in their practices and competitions. iii. Provide recruitment strategies and support to ensure a sufficient number of special education and general education students are enlisted to form teams. iv. Work with schools on competition management, insuring they meet the quality standards established by SOPA. vii. Collected the required paperwork (athlete medicals, rosters, team assessments, LOIs, etc.) and submitted to UCS/SOPA. viii. Organization and planning of County Championship, Unified Bocce to be held early March, Unified Track and Field early-mid May. b. Collaborative Inclusive Youth Leadership i. Work with the school faculty liaison to ensure an inclusive youth leadership club (students with and without intellectual disabilities) has an effective student governance structure; articulated goals and planned activities; and an understanding of how to best engage students with and without disabilities. ii. Provide guidance and resource support to ensure the UCS program objectives were being met.



Saucon Valley School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Highly motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented professional, offering comprehensive knowledge and experience in sports management honed through active participation in various community activities associated with sports. Equipped with proven track record of applying rationalized and flexible coaching strategy to better improve all levels of performers. Adept at delivering academic excellence by implementing athletic events that enhance students’ academic outlook. Proactive, hardworking, and enthusiastic in designing financially effective sports activities. Highly dependable and able to maintain composure in delivering coaching skills. Team player, exhibiting excellent verbal and written communication skills to establish and foster integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism among athletes.



Easton Area Community Center

• Easton, PA

• Associate Athletic Director

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Primary Duties and Responsibilities The qualified individual will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to: Provide a safe environment for youth ages 5-18 Supervise and participate with groups of youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor athletic activities, including sports activities, structured recreational programs, games, field trips and other activities as scheduled by the program director. Plan and lead organized after school and summer camp athletics and other age appropriate physical fitness activities during after school and summer camp. Supervise the coaches of the following organized competitive teams Community Basketball League and assist with fundraising Wrestling program and assist with their fundraising Cheerleading Assess feasibility of additional sports activities/ competitive teams Network with outside athletic leaders/organizations and city recreational leaders/programs Interact and relate with youth and serve as a positive role model. Collaborate with Executive Director as needed on data needs Work as a team with other Group Leaders, Instructors, and Supervisors. Carry out the goals, themes and schedule of the program to provide a consistent and high-quality experience. Analyzing situations accurately and recommending effective courses of action Work in a collaborative manner with the staff and board in activities and any fund-raising programs Other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job as assigned by the Executive Director.



Pocono Family YMCA

• Stroudsburg, PA

• Youth Teen Director / Sports Director

  • May 2017 - Oct 2018

  Job Description The Sports Program Director is responsible for developing, organizing, delivering and administering sports leagues, recreation programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults at assigned branch. The incumbent recruits, hires, supervises and develops their team. They are responsible for recruiting and engaging volunteers for their programs. Essential Functions: • Develop, organize, deliver and administer sports leagues, tournaments, recreation programs, activities and awards for assigned branch • Plan, organize, schedule, and direct all games, facilities, officials, and scorekeepers for YMCA sports and activities for assigned branch • Actively research new sports programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults • Recruit, hire on-board, train, develop and supervise sport team members • Ensure a high level of customer service for all program participants • Prepare and manage the program budget to ensure revenue and program service goals are achieved • Serve as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations The Youth and Teen Director ensures a quality experience for members focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The Youth and Teen Director is responsible for the budget, staff, development and operations of Enrichment, Teen and Family Center Programs and Day Camp. As a member of the Y management team, the incumbent actively participates as needed in a variety of cross-departmental projects and initiatives that advance the Y mission and strategic plan goals.



STROUDSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Activities and Athletics

  • Aug 1996 - Jul 2013

  Activities Director: Responsible to draft plans, evaluate the feasibility of the activities, extend approvals and oversee the overall organization of the activities Liaise with other school coordinators and promoters to ensure active participation from all schools Communicate with the management to release funds for conducting activities Prepare activities report every , month and year for management's reference Receive directives and plans from directors and implement them proficiently Prepare schedule for organizing activities and accordingly allot responsibilities to members Prepare list of items, equipment and assistance required for performing activities and make them available on time Lead and coordinate the activities of the team members Make efforts to market the activities and ensure participation from all members Arrange for gifts and awards for participating members. District Assistant Athletic Director Responsibilities: Planning the school's athletic program and administrating the high school activities association, all national federations, and building rules and regulations Interacting with the District Athletic Director and the Principal regarding the performances of coaches Carrying out the annual coaching performance evaluation Arranging the schedule of all athletic contests Attending the athletic programs of the school and working collaboratively with the Athletic Director Helping the Principal in evaluating the performance of the coaches Helping the coaches to plan and schedule the athletic programs Verifying the eligibility of athletes and supervising, developing, as well as submitting the budget Ensuring whether the Athletic program is following all rules and regulations Offering insurance forms to the athletes and maintaining the record of all athletes Discussing with other Athletic Directors about the leagues business and schedule Planning the Athletic Award program with the Athletic Director and Varsity Club