Chet Snyder
Champaign,IL
Summary
Seasoned Head Varsity Volleyball Coach with proven winning record(538-204) at the High School Varsity level. 14 Conference Championships, 6 Regional titles and 2 Sectional titles in 21 years of coaching without a losing season. 2 time Southern Illinois coach of the year. 30 former players have earned scholarships to play in college. Currently serving on the IVCA Board as a representative for our region. Was a guest speaker at the 2024 IVCA convention.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Pastor
The Journey Church
Fairfield, Illinois
10.2011 - Current
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities for congregation members through sermon preparation, Bible studies, and other activities.
- Maintained a pastoral presence in the community by visiting hospitals, nursing homes, as needed.
- Provided counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings, funerals, memorial services and other special ceremonies.
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Fairfield Community High School
Fairfield, Illinois
05.2003 - 12.2024
- Organized practice sessions, game schedules, and travel arrangements.
- Monitored team's academic performance to ensure eligibility for competition.
- Provided direction, motivation and guidance to players during practices and games.
- Evaluated player performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to develop effective game plans.
- Created scouting reports on upcoming opponents for use by coaching staff.
Cook Manager
Comfort Kitchen
Fairfield, IL
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling for efficient service delivery.
- Oversaw food preparation, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed menus featuring seasonal ingredients to enhance guest experience.
- Developed new recipes to maintain customer interest and satisfaction.
Store Associate/Manager
General Nutrition Centers
Mattoon, Illinois
06.1992 - 07.1994
- Assisted customers with product selection and nutritional advice.
- Maintained organized displays and ensured product availability.
- Hired a staff to work store.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Stocked shelves and monitored inventory levels regularly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Bethel University
Mckenzie, TNSkills
- Hospitality
- Event coordination
- Team dynamics
- Cooking, food and drink prep
- Staff Development
- Crisis intervention
- Leadership Development
- Team management
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Social media promotion
Timeline
Cook Manager
Comfort Kitchen
09.2019 - 04.2024
Founding Pastor
The Journey Church
10.2011 - Current
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Fairfield Community High School
05.2003 - 12.2024
Store Associate/Manager
General Nutrition Centers
06.1992 - 07.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Bethel University