Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Honors & Awards
College Activities
References
Volunteer
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Ally Focht

Grundy Center,IA

Summary

Conscientious Youth Coordinator with program development and sports leadership experience, seeking a full-time position as an Athletic Director. Strongly rooted in integrity and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering youth success and progress.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Sports & Engagement Coordinator

YMCA
05.2023 - Current
  • Organized and led youth sport programs.
  • Managing 21 coaches and volunteers to assist in leading our youth activities, sports programs, and community events.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities within the community and the YMCA.
  • Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.

Youth & Engagement Coordinator

Grundy Center Family YMCA
05.2023 - Current
  • Created and maintained physical and electronic personnel records.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

High School Volleyball Coach

Waterloo West High School
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Enforced discipline both on and off-court to lead team with highest personal standards.

Middle School Softball Coach

Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.

Club Volleyball Coach

Club Iowa (CIA)
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.

Server

George's Local
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Receptionist

Kimball And Beecher Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.

Recreation and Athletics Specialist

Hawkeye Community College
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated safety planning and implementation.
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
  • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.

Child Care Provider

Child Care
01.2012 - 05.2021
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Prepared meals and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.

Certified Lifeguard

Pella Aquatic Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.

Front Desk Receptionist

Pella Recreation Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.

Barista

The Perk Coffee Shop
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Education

M.E.d - Sports Leadership

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Minor in Psychology

Central College
Pella, IA
05.2021

Studied Abroad -

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

High School Diploma -

Stanton High School
Stanton, IA
05.2017

Gained College Credits While Attending High School

Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA

Gained College Credits While Attending High School

Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA

Honors & Awards

  • A Member of the National Honors Society- Voted on by Stanton High School Staff and Determined by GPA/ Involvement within the Community
  • High School Honor Role for 8 Semesters
  • Central College Volleyball Team Captain- Voted on by Teammates and Coaches
  • High School Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball Team Captain- Voted on by Teammates and Coaches
  • Member of Girl's State- Selected by Local American Legion Auxiliary Unit
  • Received Martin & Elva Mae Heerema Scholarship for my GPA
  • Received the Achievement Award for Central College Volleyball Team- Voted on Teammates and Coaches
  • Involved in 4H for 10 years

College Activities

  • Member of Central College Volleyball Team and Captain
  • Studied Abroad at Bangor University in Wales, UK, in the Spring Semester of 2020
  • Participated in Intramural Sports (Sand Volleyball, Basketball, and Flag Football)
  • Member of Central College Dance Marathon Raising Money to Support Children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
  • Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Where We Provide Students with Opportunities to Encounter Christ and to Build Community with One Another

References

Molly Shymanksy

Email: Molly.jturk@gmail.com

Phone: (224) 210-4011


Marquis Johnson - Youth Director at Grundy Center Family YMCA

Email: mjohnson@blackhawkymca.org

Phone: (319) 825-6210


Jeanne Czipri - Head Volleyball Coach at Central College 

Email: czipri@central.edu

Phone: (630) 846-4231

Volunteer

Boys & Girls Club of America - Des Moines, IA

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Mentor program participants to plan events and sort through donations.


Internship at The Gym CrossFit Kilo - Cedar Falls, IA

  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Listened to member concerns and resolved issues promptly to maintain satisfaction.
  • Maintained compliance with core standards when providing both individual and group instruction.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.


Mission Trip - Sierra Leone, Africa

  • Assisted with organizing religious activities, services.
  • Individually fundraised $1200 by creating and selling t-shirts within the community.
  • Ten of us Central College students helped restore a house to make it livable to adolescents transitioning into adulthood.


Children's Ministry at Third Reformed Church - Pella, IA

  • Implemented Bible Study Curriculum for a group of 13 third graders.
  • Created a fun learning atmosphere for the children to express themselves in a safe environment.


Pella Community Service Activities through Central College - Pella, IA

  • Picked up all trash and sticks in a local park.
  • Planted tulips so they would bloom at tulip time.
  • Gathered and raked weeds out of the Scholte Garden.


Rock Steady Boxing - Pella, IA

  • Improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease by executing safe exercises.
  • Assisted in leading a group of 12 people through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.


Timeline

High School Volleyball Coach

Waterloo West High School
07.2023 - Current

Youth Sports & Engagement Coordinator

YMCA
05.2023 - Current

Youth & Engagement Coordinator

Grundy Center Family YMCA
05.2023 - Current

Middle School Softball Coach

Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
05.2023 - Current

Server

George's Local
03.2023 - 06.2023

Club Volleyball Coach

Club Iowa (CIA)
11.2022 - Current

Receptionist

Kimball And Beecher Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 03.2023

Recreation and Athletics Specialist

Hawkeye Community College
09.2021 - 11.2022

Barista

The Perk Coffee Shop
08.2020 - 05.2021

Certified Lifeguard

Pella Aquatic Center
05.2018 - 08.2018

Front Desk Receptionist

Pella Recreation Center
01.2018 - 08.2019

Child Care Provider

Child Care
01.2012 - 05.2021

M.E.d - Sports Leadership

Dordt University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Minor in Psychology

Central College

Studied Abroad -

Bangor University

High School Diploma -

Stanton High School

Gained College Credits While Attending High School

Southwestern Community College

Gained College Credits While Attending High School

Iowa Western Community College
Ally Focht