Bernard J. Nichols

• Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and personal goals.
• Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
• Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
• Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible, and professional at all times.
• Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
• Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
• Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
• Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
• Educated athletes on the importance of proper nutrition, rest, and hydration.
• Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
• Promoted the health and well-being of student-athletes with the implementation of injury prevention programs.
• Created and implemented strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
• Liaised between athletes, coaches, and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness.
• Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
• Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
• Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
• Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in volleyball.
• Coordinate the development, promotion, and recruitment of the Volleyball Program.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the volleyball program.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.
• Ensure all volleyball coaches work together toward a common goal within the volleyball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from bullying.
• Maintain and secure all volleyball equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Maintain records to ensure compliance with all pertinent PSAL regulations, including eligibility forms, transfer forms, grade reports, COVID Vaccine verifications, and ensure that regulations are followed.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• 3 Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the Charter’s organizations.
• Participate in special activities including award nights and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Represent Brooklyn Prospect Charter Schools and the Volleyball Program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

( District Champions 2022, 2023)

• Maintain constant checks of student athletes’ grades and conduct.
• Recruit within the school, train, and coach the members of the Softball Program.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Softball Program.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Maintain and secure all softball equipment and uniforms.
• Administrative tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Represent the Brooklyn Prospect Charter School and the Softball program in a professional manner.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

(District and League Champions, 2022)

• Monitored the academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
• Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
• Maintained an open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discussion of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.

( District Champions, 2023)

• Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.

• Developing and Implementing strategies to improve students’ skills
• Coordinated with other subject areas to tie in their goals into the Physical Education Program.
• Ensuring that Common Universal Design Learning and BPCS standards and benchmarks are being met
• Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
• Acknowledging culturally diverse ways of how games can be linked and/are played
• Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
• Collaborating with colleagues in teaching and learning
• Engaging in my own professional growth as well as the growth of my colleagues
• Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
• Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
• Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

• Developed and instructed Social-Emotional Learning lessons to better develop the whole-child and the ever changing environment.
• Educate on cultural diversity
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

• Lead After-School Athletics Activities Developing athletic movement skills Educate students in Health & Wellness for life-long learning Build Athletic fluency within a set program and foster positive engagement.
• Head Coach Middle School Girls Volleyball /Softball Teams