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Benjamin Coleman

Frederick,MD

Summary

Active hardworking role model seeking employment opportunities within Skilled Recreational Leader with talent for planning activities. Energetic and driven leader bringing multi-year background in related roles. Ready to leverage experience and abilities to take on challenging new role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Specialist

Frederick County Government
Frederick, Maryland
03.2024 - Current
  • Supervise, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate Parks and Recreation (P&R) part-time staff assigned to tournaments and leagues; Coordinate with the facility reservationist on the availability and reservation of various county sites for programs, leagues, and tournaments; Coordinate with Parks personnel on the maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the synthetic turf field complexes; Assess community needs through surveys, plan and implement recreation sports programs accordingly; Develop and oversee individual program and facility budgets; schedule paid staff and purchase equipment/supplies in a fiscally responsible way; Serve as liaison between P&R and local Recreation Councils, community groups and organizations, collaborating agencies, etc.; Compile and maintain related P&R records and reports; prepare correspondence, memorandums, promotional materials and other written work as needed; Schedule and attend related meetings; As needed, operate a County vehicle to transport recreational equipment and supplies; Perform other related duties as required.

Athletic Director

Maryland School for the Deaf - Columbia
Columbia
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintains the Middle School athletic program at the Columbia Campus; Assesses emergency and crisis situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim emergency medical and other assistance until specialized assistance is available; Hires and supervises coaches; May be expected to participate in the development of training and workshops for the coaches; Maintains strict confidentiality of students, as well as school personnel information; Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs on MSD's master schedule; Works with the Director of Public Relations and FC Assistant Athletic Director on coordinating and disseminating athletic news and events by writing stories and posting on social media, including filming and editing video clips; Supports the design of social media graphics for game day announcements and to recognize accomplishments of student-athletes, coaches, and staff members; Organizes media/photo days for each sport; works with a photographer; Maintains and organizes archives for each sport for the website; Helps with the preparation of summer sports camps; Participates in appropriate professional development training; Attends league meetings, when needed; Makes periodic safety checks of the athletic facilities, when asked; Provides support as needed, including driving, while traveling to and from away games and practices on Frederick Campus for some of the sports; Performs other related duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Teacher

Maryland School for the Deaf- Columbia
Columbia
03.2021 - Current
  • Assess and teach Deaf students including the implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and the development of IEPs; Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning; Prepare solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data and teach lessons using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction; Implement pedagogical best practices in closing the achievement gap and implementing equitable and unbiased practices in the classroom; Design and make materials to facilitate student learning; Develop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; maintain lesson plan book, grade book, portfolios, unit plans, daily attendance, emergency classroom lesson plans; Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning including managing student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control; Collect data and follow individualized planning.

General Manager

Dig In - Youth Developmental Program
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2017 - Current
  • Oversee and coordinate all youth baseball teams; Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and the fields; Assist customers with program registrations, scheduling, sales, answering questions, etc.; Supervise part-time staff and assign duties; Instruct and referee when no shows occur; Work all special events and tournaments; Assist in the marketing of the facility by providing input into the email blasts, social media posts, marketing publications, etc.; Provide superior customer service - answer phones and emails in a timely fashion; Communicate effectively with fellow staff members, parents, and players; Perform administrative duties and other miscellaneous projects and duties, as assigned; Maintain facility functions; Schedule tournaments and games for all teams; Work with co-owners and assist with operations; Develop new workout and skill development specific programs for the facility; Recruit help and part-time staff, develop job descriptions, advertise, and interview prospective coaches.

Head Baseball Coach

Dig In - Youth Developmental Program
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Develop baseball players through detailed practice plans and training methods; Communicate with parents and players via email, on the field, and off the field; Relay tournament information and coordinate team communications; Collecting waiver forms for tournaments; Guide and teach baseball players about the game of baseball; Providing opportunities for players to develop within practice and games; Hosting parent/players meetings before and after season; Hosting parent/player meetings when necessary; Developing baseball players to have professional characters and class on and off the field; Work with a variety of ages, between 8-22-year-old; Host Pitching/Catching programs; Host trainings/Camps throughout the fall, spring, and summer seasons.

Enhanced Service Teacher Aide

Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Work with an individual child or small group on a special learning task planned by the teacher and/or identified on the IEP; Work as a tutor in a special subject area; Assist with recess/lunch duty/reinforcement or other related activities; Assist in behavior modification and training programs when necessary, including the collection of data, and support as needed; Help prepare teaching materials for the classroom; Take children to other parts of the Campus, such as infirmary, library, dorm, etc.; Assist in all aspects of field trips; Obtain instructional materials from central supply/office secretary; Write all necessary reports and fill out all necessary forms; Participate in department meetings, trainings, and behavior management meetings as necessary.

Graduate Assistant- Baseball Coach

Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisting in all phases of the recruiting process; Monitor the academic progress of student athletes, monitoring study table daily for players; Overseeing weight training and conditioning sessions; Performing individual skill development workouts; Onsite coaching duties, and other duties as assigned by the head coach; Directing conditioning programs (Appleton Challenge); Research and recruiting; Pitching/catching coach; Checking inventory; Scheduling; Coordinating sponsorship and obtaining new sponsors for program funding.

Support Service Provider (SSP) for Deaf Blind Adults (Volunteer)

Deaf Blind Camp of Maryland
West River, MD
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provided access and promote autonomy for Deaf Blind individuals through becoming a 'human guide'; Relayed visual/environmental information as well as language facilitation base on the person's preferred language and communication mode; Provided mobility/transportation support; Lead events and activities for Deaf Blind individuals, as well as manage the involvement of other (SSP's); Interpreted/Facilitated communication.

Peer-Mentor

Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide peer mentorship, academic review, tutoring, and referral services to mentees in a group or individual settings; Meet with assigned mentees on a regular (usually weekly) basis and maintain student activity logs; Assist mentees in the development of individualized success plans, facilitate the development of study skills and time management techniques in mentees, and encourage mentee participation in Student Success programs; Participate consistently in appropriate follow-up, documentation, and evaluation activities, including, but not limited to, checking and responding to email every other day; Be available to assist mentees throughout the week including during non-traditional work hours as well as during and through mid-term and final exam weeks; Maintain frequent and regular contact with program staff and participants, providing appropriate responses and follow-ups as needed; Attend all other scheduled activities, events, staff meetings and meetings related to the program; Assist in planning, organizing, and publicizing program events, offering appropriate feedback and suggestions in a timely manner; Undergo periodic performance review, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting weekly with the program director and other supervisors on a recurring basis or as needed to go over completed peer mentor performance evaluation form and to develop a performance improvement plan; Develop and maintain relationships with and help and support for first-year students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging); Assistants teach with a professor for a General Studies Requirement course; Lead activities for assigned homework readings in classroom coursework; Provide Office hours; Meet One-on-one with students.

Peer-Counselor

Gallaudet University (JumpStart Program)
Washington, D.C
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provided support and mentorship to new students who are Deaf and hard of hearing; Became a role model for new signing deaf and hard of hearing students; Hosted events and lead activities to encourage student interaction and use of American Sign Language (ASL); Directed a Deaf culture workshop for students to educate them about the Deaf community, Deaf culture, and ASL; Educated students about Gallaudet University, academics, programs, resources, etc.

Camp Counselor (Volunteer)

Texas School for the Deaf
Austin, TX
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Assisted with the basketball camps for youth Deaf and hard of hearing students; Managed and lead team activities for the students; Coordinated and ran skill drills with the students and other staff/players.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Government Affairs

Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Recreation

Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.
05.2016

Skills

  • Hardworking
  • Professional
  • Sports Enthusiast
  • Fluent Communicator
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Activity Coordination
  • Health and wellness
  • Developmental Encourager
  • Staff Management
  • Safety Understanding

Affiliations

Pi Sigma Alpha: The National Political Science Honor Society

Certification

Lifeguard, CPR, AED - 12/2023

Coursework

  • Introduction to Public Administration
  • Budgeting in Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations
  • Strategic Leadership and Management
  • Economics for Managers
  • Quality Management in Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations
  • Capstone Experience in Public Administration
  • Executive Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal and Group Behavior in Organizations
  • Organization Development and the Management of Change
  • Ethics in Management
  • Capstone Exploration in Public Administration
  • Policy Analysis

Awards

  • Captain for Gallaudet Men's Baseball Spring 2015-2016
  • Captain for Gallaudet Men's Basketball Fall 2012-2015
  • Dean's List- Gallaudet University Fall/Spring 2013-2016
  • Presidents Scholar award- Gallaudet University Fall/Spring 2016-2018
  • USA Deaflympics Men's Basketball Bronze Medalist Sophia, Bulgaria-July 2013
  • USA Deaf World Cup - Basketball - Gold Medalist Lublin, Poland 2019
  • USA Deaflympics Men's Basketball- Silver Medalist Caxias do Sul, Brazil, 2022
  • 8x Deaf National Pickleball Champion 2020 - Present

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Captain for Gallaudet Men ‘s Baseball Spring 2015- 2016
  • Captain for Gallaudet Men's Basketball Fall 2012-2015
  • Dean's List- Gallaudet University Fall/Spring 2013-2016
  • Presidents Scholar award- Gallaudet University Fall/Spring 2016-2018
  • USA Deaflympics Men's Basketball Bronze Medalist Sophia, Bulgaria-July 2013
  • USA Deaf World Cup – Basketball – Gold Medalist Lublin, Poland 2019
  • USA Deaflympics Men’s Basketball- Silver Medalist Caxias do Sul, Brazil, 2022
  • 8x Deaf National Pickleball Champion 2020 - Present

Languages

English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Full Professional

Timeline

Recreation Specialist

Frederick County Government
03.2024 - Current

Athletic Director

Maryland School for the Deaf - Columbia
08.2022 - Current

Teacher

Maryland School for the Deaf- Columbia
03.2021 - Current

Enhanced Service Teacher Aide

Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick
10.2019 - 03.2021

General Manager

Dig In - Youth Developmental Program
09.2017 - Current

Head Baseball Coach

Dig In - Youth Developmental Program
01.2017 - 05.2022

Graduate Assistant- Baseball Coach

Gallaudet University
08.2016 - 08.2017

Peer-Mentor

Gallaudet University
08.2015 - 01.2016

Peer-Counselor

Gallaudet University (JumpStart Program)
07.2015 - 08.2015

Support Service Provider (SSP) for Deaf Blind Adults (Volunteer)

Deaf Blind Camp of Maryland
06.2014 - 01.2017

Camp Counselor (Volunteer)

Texas School for the Deaf
06.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Public Administration - Government Affairs

Gallaudet University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Recreation

Gallaudet University

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