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Ashley Johnson

Turnersville

Summary

Driven higher-education professional with a proven track record in student recruitment, program development, and athletics coaching. Adept at cultivating relationships with high schools and community colleges, orchestrating events that boost enrollment, and leading competitive cross-country and track programs to conference and regional success. Seeking a challenging role that leverages my recruitment expertise and coaching background to advance institutional objectives and student outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Recruiter

Rowan College of South Jersey
08.2024 - Current
  • Design and execute outreach presentations across Gloucester and surrounding counties, increasing applications by 20% at a major county high school and driving a 95% completion rate at smaller partner schools.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through admissions and enrollment to ensure a seamless transition.
  • Develop and deliver engaging on-campus presentations for visiting schools and middle-school programs to spark long-term interest in higher education.

Head Coach, Women’s & Men’s Cross Country

Salem Community College
05.2025 - Current
  • Re-established both cross-country programs as the second coach in school history.
  • Lead recruitment across Southern NJ, Philadelphia, Chester County, and Delaware to build competitive rosters.
  • Part-time

Head Coach, Women’s & Men’s Cross Country & Track & Field

Chestnut Hill College
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Guided both programs to earn CACC Sportsmanship Awards in 2024.
  • Coached an Academic All-American based on top Division II regional placement.
  • Oversaw seven new school records and achieved the highest recruitment numbers since 2022, expanding outreach nationally.
  • Part-time

Washington Township School District
07.2019 - 08.2024
  • Field Hockey Head Coach, Washington Township High School (2022–2023)
  • Led team to back-to-back seasons among the top 20 in NJ; reached South Jersey Group 4 semifinals.
  • Health & Physical Education Teacher, High School (2022–2024)
  • Revitalized senior-class Adventure PE program emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness.
  • Field Hockey Coach & Running Club Advisor, Middle School (2020–2022)
  • Re-launched middle-school field hockey and founded an after-school running club, organizing district-wide fundraisers.
  • Health & Physical Education Teacher, Middle School (2019–2022)
  • Served as 8th-grade teacher leader; designed team-building initiatives to foster cross-cohort collaboration.

Assistant Coach, Women’s Distance Track & Field

Rowan University
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with training and recruitment that propelled the women’s team to second place in the NJAC (indoor & outdoor).
  • Scouted and recruited top New Jersey talent at state-level meets and the Meet of Champions.

Pennsville Memorial High School
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Head Coach, Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country (2016–2018)
  • Captured the school’s first-ever girls’ county title (2018); coached teams to state-qualification and Meet of Champions appearances.
  • Health & Physical Education Teacher
  • Conducted college-and-career readiness lessons; coordinated on-site visits from recruiters.

Education

Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Physical Education

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2014

Skills

  • Team management
  • Training and coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Motivational leadership style

Awards

  • Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, Women’s Cross Country Sportsmanship Award, 2024, Men’s Cross Country Sportsmanship Award, 2024,
  • Salem County Title, Pennsville Memorial HS Girls’ Cross Country, 2018 (first in school history),
  • Academic All-American, Division II Cross Country Regional Meet, 2024,
  • NJAC Team Titles, Rowan University Cross Country & Track & Field (indoor & outdoor),


Community Service

  • Unified Sports, Rowan University Advisory Volunteer, 2025-01, Present
  • Volunteer Center of South Jersey, Advisory Board Member, 2024-11, Present

Athletic Performance

  • New York City Marathon Qualifier, 2025 (3:07)
  • Boston Marathon Qualifier, 2024 (3:13)
  • NJAC Individual Title (5000m) & 3000m Honorable Mention, Rowan University Track & Field

Timeline

Head Coach, Women’s & Men’s Cross Country

Salem Community College
05.2025 - Current

Outreach Recruiter

Rowan College of South Jersey
08.2024 - Current

Head Coach, Women’s & Men’s Cross Country & Track & Field

Chestnut Hill College
07.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant Coach, Women’s Distance Track & Field

Rowan University
01.2024 - 07.2024

Washington Township School District
07.2019 - 08.2024

Pennsville Memorial High School
01.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Physical Education

Rowan University

Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration

Wilmington University

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