Andre Wilson
Riverside
Summary
Student-centered community college educator and athletic leader with experience teaching Kinesiology while directing all aspects of an intercollegiate men's basketball program. Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments, mentoring diverse student populations, and fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and transfer success. Skilled in curriculum implementation, student learning assessment, recruiting, program administration, budgeting, fundraising, and compliance with California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) standards. Recognized for building collaborative partnerships across campus and within the community to support student engagement, retention, and educational success. As a former Senior Recreation Leader, developed and delivered inclusive instructional programming for participants of all ages and abilities, further strengthening a lifelong commitment to education, community engagement, and equitable access to learning opportunities. Dedicated to advancing Riverside City College's mission by empowering students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Create course materials catering to diverse student populations.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with institutional objectives.
- Teach Kinesiology courses focused on achieving student learning outcomes.
- Participate in curriculum development and department meetings to enhance educational quality.
- Adjust course syllabus based on curriculum and college guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student populations in a community college setting
- Experience mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- Utilize inclusive and equitable practices to support retention, persistence, and academic achievement
- Foster a classroom environment that values respect, access, and opportunity for all students
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Direct all facets of CCCAA men's basketball program, overseeing practice planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Supervise assistant coaches while fostering ethical conduct and accountability standards.
- Implement targeted recruiting strategies to attract academically qualified student-athletes.
- Monitor eligibility requirements, grades, class schedules, and educational plans for athletes.
- Ensure compliance with CCCAA regulations and completed necessary reporting requirements.
- Facilitate communication with four-year institutions to explore transfer opportunities for athletes.
Commissioner
Corona Friday Night Lights - Youth Flag Football
Corona, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Direct all operations of one of Southern California's largest youth flag football leagues, serving more than 650 youth participants, families, coaches, officials, and community partners each season.
- Design, implement, and oversee youth sports programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong participation in physical activity.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate coaches, officials, field managers, and event staff while fostering a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment.
- Develop league policies, schedules, operational procedures, and risk management protocols to ensure safe and successful program delivery.
- Build collaborative partnerships with local schools, city departments, community organizations, and families to expand participation and strengthen community engagement.
- Plan and coordinate league operations, including registration, scheduling, field assignments, equipment management, special events, playoffs, and championship tournaments.
- Resolve participant, parent, and coach concerns through effective communication, conflict resolution, and student-centered decision-making.
- Manage league budgets, vendor relationships, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives to support program sustainability and continued growth.
- Promote equitable access to youth athletics by creating welcoming opportunities for participants from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
- Mentor youth participants and volunteer coaches while emphasizing character development, leadership, accountability, and academic success through athletics.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
Riverside, California
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Assisted head coach in developing practice schedules and game strategies.
- Coordinated recruiting efforts to attract talented student-athletes to the program.
- Organized team travel logistics for away games and tournaments effectively.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Collaborated with team boosters to promote fundraising and program support.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
Senior Recreation Leader
JCSD Parks & Recreation
Eastvale, CA
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Designed and taught inclusive recreation and enrichment lessons for participants across all age groups.
- Developed curriculum promoting wellness, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong physical activity.
- Modified instruction for varying ages, abilities, and learning styles.
- Planned community events, youth programs, sports leagues, and seasonal activities that strengthened community engagement.
- Built partnerships with families, schools, volunteers, and community organizations.
- Supervised staff and volunteers while maintaining safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments.
Intramural Sports Official, Athletics
Dixie State University
St. George, UT
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated and supervised 44 athletic events with over 500 student participants.
- Designed and implemented a 2020 Spring Dodgeball tournament.
- Served as a liaison between the Intramural Sports Director, employees, and student participants.
- Filed and created statistics, schedules, and awards for each sporting event.
Youth Coach & Mentor
FastBreak Basketball
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Create daily practice plans, set goals for each individual participant, and keep up to date records to track each participants’ progress towards their specific goals.
- Aside from basketball provide mentorship with schoolwork, support for daily life issues, and provide the children with an outlet during a time of unrest and uncertainty due to COVID-19.
- Log financial statements and running totals to keep up to date on finances, player payments, and staff payments.
- Utilizing the COVID plan I in-part created with Riverside City College to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for returning to playing sports.
- Built relationships with local business to create partnerships and sponsorships to support funding the program as well as provide gear (shirts, bags, uniforms, etc.) for the participants.
Intern, Athletics
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted the Athletic Director and athletic department with everyday tasks.
- Consistently communicated ideas and possible policy changes between faculty and staff.
- Was able to build relationships with coaches and other athletic department staff members.
- Created multiple COVID response plans to allow California Community College Athletics to return to play during the pandemic.
- Rebuilt and updated the Athletic Department Manual by contacting other institutions and building relationships with other workers to determine where the manual was outdated or lacked information, thus increasing the manual from 20 pages to 60 pages of policy changes and procedures.
- Underwent staff training and passed a comprehensive exam required by the CCCAA on their constitution and bylaws in order to begin working within the department.
Team Captain, Athletics
Utah Tech University
St. George, UT
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted meetings both as a team and individually to determine the needs and problems of teammates, and to also set attainable goals as a team.
- Led Utah Tech University basketball to become the first and only Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Champions in school history.
- Dean’s List Honors
Team Captain, Athletics
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted meetings both as a team and individually to determine the needs and problems of teammates, and to also set attainable goals as a team.
- Led RCC Basketball to the regional championship for the first time under head coach Phil Mathews.
- Academic All-State Team Member
Education
Master's of Science - Sport Management-Athletic Administration
Utah Tech University
St. George, Utah12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sport Management
Utah Tech University
St. George, Utah07-2020
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology, Health & Wellness
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05-2018
Skills
- Canvas
- Nuventive
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Workspace expertise
- Apple productivity tools
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum assessment
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Fundraising strategies
- Student engagement
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS
- CCCAA Academic All-State
- Riverside Hall Of Fame Award Recipient
- Two-Time All Orange Empire Conference
- Two-Time Dr. Wolfe-Isaac Academic Award
- Four-Time Varsity Team Captain
FACULTY LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Participate in department meetings and college professional development activities.
- Support student engagement initiatives and athletics department programming.
- Collaborate across campus to improve student success and retention.
- Maintain compliance with district, conference, and CCCAA policies.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Kinesiology Instructor at Riverside City College.
- 12 student-athletes earned CCCAA Scholar Team recognition (3.0 GPA or higher).
- 86% of sophomore student-athletes (6 of 7) graduated and/or transferred to four-year universities.
- Lead all aspects of a CCCAA basketball program including recruiting, budgeting, compliance, fundraising, scheduling, travel, and supervision.
- Designed inclusive recreation curriculum serving children, youth, adults, and older adults.
Timeline
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
07.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology
Riverside City College
12.2024 - Current
Commissioner
Corona Friday Night Lights - Youth Flag Football
03.2021 - Current
Senior Recreation Leader
JCSD Parks & Recreation
03.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
08.2020 - 06.2025
Intern, Athletics
Riverside City College
05.2020 - 08.2020
Youth Coach & Mentor
FastBreak Basketball
03.2020 - 09.2020
Team Captain, Athletics
Utah Tech University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Intramural Sports Official, Athletics
Dixie State University
01.2018 - 12.2020
Team Captain, Athletics
Riverside City College
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sport Management
Utah Tech University
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology, Health & Wellness
Riverside City College
Master's of Science - Sport Management-Athletic Administration
Utah Tech University