Allen James Vilensky
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Beach Volleyball Coach with proven success in developing training programs, enhancing athlete performance, and coordinating tournaments. Committed to fostering teamwork and sportsmanship while driving team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Tutor
Self
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitated writing workshops to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve student writing techniques.
- Developed customized lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Reviewed and edited student essays to strengthen clarity and coherence.
- Guided students in researching topics and organizing their ideas effectively.
- Collaborated with educators to align tutoring strategies with curriculum goals.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas for writing improvement in students.
- Encouraged a positive learning environment to boost student confidence in writing skills.
- Guided students through various steps in brainstorming, researching, outlining, writing, revising and publishing.
Beach Volleyball Coach
Self
Brooklyn, NY
06.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed training programs for athletes to enhance skills and techniques.
- Organized and led practice sessions to improve team performance and cohesion.
- Evaluated player progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated tournament participation and managed logistics for events.
- Promoted teamwork and sportsmanship among players during practices and competitions.
- Built relationships with local organizations to foster community engagement in volleyball.
- Monitored athletes' performance during practices and games to identify areas for improvement.
- Tracked attendance records for all practices and games in order to ensure compliance with league requirements.
Kids Wrestling Coach
Yuriy's Wrestling School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Mentored young athletes in technique and sportsmanship principles.
- Developed training programs for diverse skill levels and ages.
- Organized and led practice sessions to enhance team performance.
- Evaluated athlete progress and adjusted training plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss athlete development and goals.
- Coordinated competition schedules and travel arrangements for events.
- Fostered a supportive team culture emphasizing respect and teamwork.
- Showed athletes the proper methods for penetrating, lifting and pinning to avoid injuries.
Lifeguard
NYC Parks Department
Brooklyn, NY
05.2007 - 09.2019
- Enforced swimming regulations to ensure visitor compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided first aid.
- Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for lifeguards.
- Educated beachgoers on safe swimming practices and conditions.
- Collaborated with local emergency services during incidents.
- Assisted with beach maintenance to promote a clean environment.
- Instructed swimmers on beach safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Rescued swimmers in danger of drowning, responded to other emergencies and performed appropriate follow-up procedures.
- Communicated with other lifeguards regarding swimming area conditions and emergency situations.
Volleyball Coach
Aviator Sports Club
Brooklyn, NY
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Designed and implemented training programs for diverse skill levels.
- Organized and led team practices to enhance player performance.
- Developed game strategies tailored to opponent strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication.
- Coordinated schedules for practices, games, and tournaments.
- Evaluated player progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and promote engagement.
- Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
Swim Instructor
Swim Koi
Brooklyn, NY
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Instructed diverse groups in swim techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed customized lesson plans for varying skill levels and ages.
- Supervised pool activities to ensure participant safety and compliance.
- Provided feedback to students to enhance swimming skills and confidence.
- Trained junior instructors in effective teaching methods and safety guidelines.
- Organized swim meets and events promoting community engagement.
- Conducted evaluations of student progress and adjusted lessons accordingly.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Midwood High School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Assisted head coach in organizing team events and competitions.
- Developed practice plans to enhance athletes' skills and techniques.
- Mentored student athletes in sportsmanship and teamwork principles.
- Analyzed competitor performances to inform strategy adjustments.
- Coordinated communication between athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Cultural Studies
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY06-2013
Skills
- Developing training programs
- Performance evaluation
- Team management
- Tournament coordination
- Strategy development
- Athlete engagement
- Event coordination
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Professional
Timeline
Beach Volleyball Coach
Self
06.2021 - 09.2025
Writing Tutor
Self
01.2019 - Current
Volleyball Coach
Aviator Sports Club
02.2015 - 05.2018
Swim Instructor
Swim Koi
09.2014 - 05.2016
Kids Wrestling Coach
Yuriy's Wrestling School
01.2012 - 04.2023
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Midwood High School
09.2008 - 03.2011
Lifeguard
NYC Parks Department
05.2007 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Cultural Studies
Stony Brook University