BILAL DIXON
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Accomplished municipal recreation and youth development leader with over eight years of progressive leadership experience directing athletic, academic, and community-based programs. Proven executive-level experience in strategic planning, multi-program administration, staff supervision, budgeting, compliance, and community partnership development. Former Division I and professional athlete with deep-rooted ties to Jersey City and a demonstrated commitment to expanding inclusive, accessible, and impactful recreation programming that strengthens neighborhoods and advances youth opportunity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director | Head Basketball Coach
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School
08.2020 - Current
- Provide executive oversight of school-wide athletic and youth programming
- Direct multi-sport program expansion, including basketball, cheerleading, track (boys & girls), and boys’ and girls’ volleyball — multiple championship programs
- Manage departmental budgeting, scheduling, procurement, staffing, and compliance
- Supervise coaches, support staff, and volunteers to ensure program effectiveness and safety
- Develop academic accountability systems to support student-athlete success
- Lead community engagement initiatives and family partnership
Middlesex County College
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Directed all aspects of NJCAA athletic program operations
- Oversaw recruiting, compliance, academic monitoring, and eligibility standards
- Managed program branding, communications, and media relations
- Mentored student-athletes in leadership development and post-secondary planning
Education
Master’s in professional studies - Business
Towson University
01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Providence College
01-2012
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Facility management
- Creative vision
- Event management
Timeline
Athletic Director | Head Basketball Coach
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School
08.2020 - Current
Middlesex County College
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Providence College
Master’s in professional studies - Business
Towson University
MUNICIPAL & COMMUNITY RECREATION LEADERSHIP
- Jersey City Community Basketball Tournament, Founder & Director, Jersey City, NJ, Established citywide youth basketball tournament promoting mentorship, recreation access, and neighborhood unity, Partnered with Councilman Gilmore and local stakeholders to expand outreach and community engagement, Managed event logistics, facility coordination, sponsorships, budgeting, and volunteer teams, Designed recreation programming that integrates leadership development, academic accountability, and youth empowerment
- Bilal Dixon Scholarship (Youth Development Initiative), Founder, Created a scholarship program supporting local student-athletes pursuing higher education, Provides mentorship, academic guidance, and financial assistance, Strengthens pathways from recreation participation to college and career readiness