Christopher Hug III
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Skilled in developing and implementing innovative programs that address the unique needs of each individual, fostering personal growth and resilience. Adept at building strong relationships with youth, families and community partners to provide holistic support and advocacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist (GS-11 / 1701)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2013.10 - Current
- Supervise and strengthen 4 impactful programs for The Department of Defense-United States Air Force-MacDill Air Force Base serving 300+ youth; School Age Care (ages 5-12), Open Recreation (ages 9-18), Youth Sports, and Instructional lessons (martial arts, dance, and music).
- Provide oversight for all operations management, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Defense Child and Youth Program's operational function.
- Supervise 20 staff members, 3 contractors, and 40 volunteers while galvanizing and supporting mission requirements for MacDill AFB.
- Establish and maintain school and community partnerships including Hearts Apart, Adopt a School, Student2Student, Youth Sponsorship, and the annual Back to School Resource Fair.
- Provide educational opportunities for school personnel, parents, and military-connected youth through workshops, briefings, and special events
- Provide support to families with special needs issues through the Inclusion Action Team.
- Organize, develop, and facilitate regularly-scheduled, comprehensive youth development trainings, workshops, and briefings.
- Develop and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
- Provide overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Secure grant funding by compiling comprehensive applications showcasing the impact of our programs on youth development.
- Establishe partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for program participants.
- Gather feedback from participants, parents, staff members regularly to identify areas for improvement within programs offered.
Director, Youth Sports and Fitness (GS-8 / 0188)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2010.10 - 2013.10
- Planned, developed, organized, and administered diverse multi-faceted and comprehensive physical fitness and sports programs including flag-football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and sports clinics and camps serving 400+ youth annually.
- Accountable for the development of a broad volunteer program that includes recruiting, training, background screening, certifying, and managing coaches and officials.
- Certified Youth Sports Administrator through the National Alliance for Youth Sports.
- Developed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for athletic facilities, prioritizing safety during all events and practices.
- Communicated effectively with coaches, parents, and players regarding expectations and performance feedback.
- Contributed to a positive sporting environment by addressing any conflicts or issues promptly and professionally.
- Strengthened relationships between players, coaches, families, and officials through consistent professionalism and effective communication.
Supervisory Sports Specialist (YA-2 / 0030)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2009.02 - 2010.10
- Administered the installation’s sports and fitness programs to include flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, fun-runs, and fitness initiatives serving 1k+ military and civilian personnel.
- Created an efficient budget plan for each sports season, ensuring sufficient funding for equipment, staffing, and events while minimizing costs where possible.
- Recruited trained, and supervised referees, fostering a professional atmosphere during games.
- Led pre-game meetings with referees, reviewing key rules and expectations to ensure consistent officiating across all matches.
- Optimized facility usage through careful planning and coordination of multiple simultaneous games across various venues.
- Organized successful end-of-season award ceremonies, recognizing outstanding players for their achievements on the field and dedication to the program.
Physical Education Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
2007.08 - 2009.02
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
2003.08 - 2007.06
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with state regulations at all times.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for all teams and programs.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Championed the importance of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility both on and off the field, setting a strong example for athletes to follow.
- Enhanced athletic programs by developing strategic plans and implementing effective policies.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Exercise Science
University of Tampa
Skills
- Expert Problem Solving
- Customer Relations
- Documentation Management
- Quality Assurance
- Training and Coaching
- Budget Management
- Adaptable
- Community Partnerships
- Approving Official for NAF P-Card and GPC
- 6th FSS Cyber Liaison
- IBPS Expert
- MICT Validator
Accomplishments
Community Development: Project Officer for the annual Back to School Resource Fair, fostering relationships with 35 internal and external community vendors, distributing 1k backpacks and school supplies, with an overall attendance of 2k families.
Facility Construction Projects and Renovations: Team Lead for a 400k facility upgrade that entailed, space planning, structural changes, relocation of walls, new flooring, lighting, counter tops, front desk install, paint colors, and to incorporate additional areas for programming.
Certification
- Certified Playground Inspector, National Program for Playground Safety, 2022
- Certified Youth Sports Administrator, National Alliance for Youth Sports, 2023
Awards
- MacDill AFB Civilian of the Quarter, 6th Force Support Squadron, 2023
- Military Learning Institute, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, 2015-2016
- Advanced Leadership Program, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, 2012
Timeline
Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist (GS-11 / 1701)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2013.10 - Current
Director, Youth Sports and Fitness (GS-8 / 0188)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2010.10 - 2013.10
Supervisory Sports Specialist (YA-2 / 0030)
Department of Defense-United States Air Force
2009.02 - 2010.10
Physical Education Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
2007.08 - 2009.02
Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
2003.08 - 2007.06
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Exercise Science
University of Tampa
- Certified Playground Inspector, National Program for Playground Safety, 2022
- Certified Youth Sports Administrator, National Alliance for Youth Sports, 2023
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