Jack Arundale
Bloomington
Summary
Sports professional with extensive experience in recreation programming and sports operations at Illinois State University. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in managing high-stakes events, ensuring smooth operations and participant engagement. Committed to promoting athletic excellence and community involvement in recreation and leisure activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Team Manager
Illinois State University Men’s Basketball Team
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage players hydration by ensuring all water bottles are properly filled and be ready to offer water when needed.
- Make sure all equipment is displayed neatly for practices.
- Provide rebounding during shootaround for all the players and perform accurate passing of the ball to them.
- Accurately film and provide the correct coding for practices.
- Record accurate statistics of the players performance during games.
- Provide stools for the players in a quick manor during time outs in games.
- Constantly encourage the players by clapping or cheering them on during practices and games.
- Quickly execute drying the courts off with towels if there is a spill spot.
Sports Outreach Intern
Eastview Christian Church
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in planning and coordinating youth sports programs, including basketball and volleyball, to foster skill development and team-building.
- Supported game-day operations by setting up courts and equipment for full-day basketball and volleyball events.
- Coached elementary and junior high students in basketball, providing instruction, mentorship, and positive reinforcement.
- Attended staff meetings and contributed feedback on program improvements, scheduling, and budget planning.
- Promoted and marketed new recreational programs through community outreach and social media initiatives.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of sports facilities, including courts and baseball fields.
- Ensured concession stands were fully stocked with food and beverages, and provided support to volunteers during events.
- Assisted in organizing and coordinating youth sports programs, including basketball and volleyball, to promote teamwork, skill development, and community engagement.
Gameday Operations (Baseball/ Softball)
Heartland Community College Athletics
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Providing fans in attendance with entertainment during baseball and softball games.
- Choosing songs during the games to create an electric atmosphere.
- Coordinated with visual/video staff for livestream.
- Collecting each piece of camera equipment and putting them in the correct storage after each game.
- Choosing the correct graphics for the big screen in the ballpark to show each player and their name.
Server/ carryout associate
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Take orders from tables in a polite and respectful manner.
- Serve food and drinks in an appropriate amount of time.
- Clean dishes and tables while waiting for orders to be fulfilled.
- Clean the dining room at the end of each shift to make it look presentable for the following day.
- Answer all phone calls in a polite manor and provide great customer service.
- Politely assist customers at the register.
- Properly bag all carryout orders to the correct orders.
Aquatic Staff Associate
Normal Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Overlook the pools during each shift.
- Assure all the swimmers are safe with zero hazards in the park.
- Tell swimmers when they can go down the slides when it is safe.
- Clean up and organize the pool area at the end and start of each shift.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Recreation and Sports Management
Illinois State University
05.2025
Associate Degree - Arts
Heartland Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Event planning
- Sports marketing
- Academic success
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Adaptapalooza ISU, 02/14/23
- Adaptapalooza ISU, 02/14/24
- Snyder Shriners 5k run, 10/27/23
- Humane Society of Central Illinois, 11/19/23
Timeline
Sports Outreach Intern
Eastview Christian Church
01.2025 - 04.2025
Basketball Team Manager
Illinois State University Men’s Basketball Team
06.2024 - 05.2025
Gameday Operations (Baseball/ Softball)
Heartland Community College Athletics
01.2024 - 05.2024
Server/ carryout associate
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2022 - 07.2023
Aquatic Staff Associate
Normal Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Recreation and Sports Management
Illinois State University
Associate Degree - Arts
Heartland Community College
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