Dynamic physical instructor with strong communication skills and expertise in curriculum development. Proven ability to enhance participant engagement through effective lesson planning and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Monthly Phyiscal Instructor
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current
Maintained direct communication with park supervisor to support management objectives.
Directed planning, promotion, organization, instruction, coaching, and leadership of recreation and leisure activities.
Monitored and organized inventory of recreation materials to ensure availability for activities.
Oversaw planning and execution of summer day camp program to enhance participant engagement. Managed scheduling of field trips and daily activities to optimize resource allocation. Led training initiatives for staff and campers to improve program delivery.
Designed and facilitated competitive leagues to promote teamwork and physical fitness.
Established and enforced safety guidelines within recreation and athletic programs.
Cultivated relationships with patrons, participants, volunteers, and community members to promote program initiatives. Led outreach efforts to ensure active participation and collaboration. Developed communication strategies to enhance community involvement and support.
Maintained accurate records and generated reports to support decision-making.
Led workshops and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities. Oversaw the planning and execution of professional development sessions. Fostered a culture of continuous learning through targeted training programs.
Hourly Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
11.2012 - Current
Directed programs for children aged 4 to 15 years, fostering development and engagement.
Assisted monthly instructor in sports, games, and competitive athletics. Assist with demonstrating proper techniques and skills.
Assisted in scheduling, planning, and conducting in-house leagues.
Develop and implement T-ball, tumbling and soccer programs for preschool children.
Develop and implement programs/leagues for children and teens .
Recreational Leader
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - Current
Established and executed in-house leagues for baseball, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, and football.
Collaborated with physical instructor to enhance program delivery and participant engagement.
Led training sessions as a referee coach, enhancing skills and knowledge of officiating rules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Sports And Recreational Managment
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05-2022
Skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Class instruction
Lesson planning
Curriculum development
Group and individual instruction
Collaborative team player
Timeline
Monthly Phyiscal Instructor
Chicago Park District
06.2022 - Current
Hourly Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
11.2012 - Current
Recreational Leader
Chicago Park District
01.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Youth Sports And Recreational Managment
<ul><li>Supervises, coaches, and evaluates teaching staff and Family Support Workers</li><li>Serves as site leader and keeps effective operation of Children’s Services programs</li><li>Collaborates with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that facility issues are reported and resolved promptly</li><li>Ensures that the site supports all safety standards, such as emergency drills, at the proper intervals</li><li>Always supports compliance with DCFS licensing standards</li><li>Provides guidance on problem solving, classroom management and curriculum implementation to teachers daily</li><li>Schedules and facilitates monthly site and team meetings, as appropriate</li><li>In addition to the responsibilities listed above, as a Program Site Manager of Marillac St</li><li>Vincent DePaul Social Center employees are responsible for the following:</li><li>Demonstrated success navigating complex organizational structures; using influence and soft skills to move ideas to implementation; comfort with ambiguity, adapting to change; and managing under different circumstances</li><li>Sophisticated communication style that shows ability and commands respect, while also recognizing and using knowledge of others</li><li>Outstanding listening skills with the ability to uncover the factual issues affecting sites</li><li>Experience working successfully in a multi-site organization with proven success integrating into new work environments</li><li>Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Marillac Social Center</li><li>Advances parent leadership development</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>Must be able to lift to fifty pounds (average child’s weight)</li></ul> at Marillac Social Center<ul><li>Supervises, coaches, and evaluates teaching staff and Family Support Workers</li><li>Serves as site leader and keeps effective operation of Children’s Services programs</li><li>Collaborates with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that facility issues are reported and resolved promptly</li><li>Ensures that the site supports all safety standards, such as emergency drills, at the proper intervals</li><li>Always supports compliance with DCFS licensing standards</li><li>Provides guidance on problem solving, classroom management and curriculum implementation to teachers daily</li><li>Schedules and facilitates monthly site and team meetings, as appropriate</li><li>In addition to the responsibilities listed above, as a Program Site Manager of Marillac St</li><li>Vincent DePaul Social Center employees are responsible for the following:</li><li>Demonstrated success navigating complex organizational structures; using influence and soft skills to move ideas to implementation; comfort with ambiguity, adapting to change; and managing under different circumstances</li><li>Sophisticated communication style that shows ability and commands respect, while also recognizing and using knowledge of others</li><li>Outstanding listening skills with the ability to uncover the factual issues affecting sites</li><li>Experience working successfully in a multi-site organization with proven success integrating into new work environments</li><li>Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Marillac Social Center</li><li>Advances parent leadership development</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>Must be able to lift to fifty pounds (average child’s weight)</li></ul> at Marillac Social Center