Ben Donath
Joliet
Summary
I am a young, ambitious college student with working experience in a multitude of recreational settings. I have a strong drive to help those in my community and to foster a safe environment for collaboration, and participation in my workplace environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Club President
12.2025 - Current
- Led club meetings to facilitate member engagement and promote collaboration.
- Help organize and plan recreational activities for students on campus
- Oversee club budget
- Speak to other club leaders about collaboration
- Interact with board members to help them be set up for success
- Interacts with university faculty and administration to ensure Club follows USF rules and standards
Little Hoopsters Basketball Coach
Joliet Park District
10.2025 - Current
- Fostering a positive environment for 4-8 year olds to learn the basic skills of basketball
- Provide each child with productive, individualized feedback
- Develop new drills for children to work on basketball skills and movements
- Implement lesson plans during practices
- Interact with families to talk about how their child is progressing during practice
Camp Counselor
Joliet Park District
06.2025 - Current
- Ensure safety of children during activities at the park district
- Interact with children to help ensure they feel supported at the Park District
- Attend to any needs a child may have
- Interact with Co-workers to create activities that children will enjoy
- Promote teamwork and conflict resolution among the group of children that I am working with
Saints Ambassador
University of St. Francis
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Gave perspective students tours of USF
- Gave elementary school students tours of USF
- worked campus events
- had experience working the front desk and learning quality customer service
Education
Recreation And Sports Mangagement
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05-2028
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Forming connections with others
- Encouraging teamwork
- Financial planning
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Recreation Club President
12.2025 - Current
Little Hoopsters Basketball Coach
Joliet Park District
10.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Joliet Park District
06.2025 - Current
Saints Ambassador
University of St. Francis
07.2024 - 02.2026
Recreation And Sports Mangagement
University of St. Francis