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Joshua Baker

Hobbs,NM

Summary

Certified Tennis Coach knowledgeable in sports and offering a high level of patience. Promoting strong communication and active listening skills and dedicated to developing outstanding tennis players. Seeking a new position where a drive to be the best can be well-utilized.

Background in Physical Education, fostering positive and energetic environment. Delivered engaging and effective physical education lessons, ensuring students remained active and motivated. Demonstrated strong classroom management and adaptability to various educational settings.

Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.

Professional coaching expert with track record of driving team success and fostering collaborative environment. Skilled in strategic planning, player development, and game analysis. Known for flexibility in adapting to evolving team needs and consistently delivering results. Strong leadership and communication abilities, ensuring reliable performance and continuous improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Physical Education Substitute

Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.

Tennis Coach

University Of The Southwest
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
  • Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
  • Actively participated in fundraising events to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Successfully led team through rough periods, including losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus.
  • Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for coaching staff and players.
  • Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.
  • Maintained safety of all team members during practice, exercise, game play and down times.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Coordinated hotel accommodations and travel as well as daily travel costs for 24 players.
  • Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
  • Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
  • Administered budget and documented expenses.
  • Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
  • Recruited new members.
  • Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
  • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
  • Managed to stay in a $20,000 budget for the fall and spring semester.

Oilfield Parts Delivery

TNT Specialties
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
  • Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
  • Set up merchandise displays and organized parts on shelves to maximize customer interest and promote overstock.
  • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Worked with customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional service.

Assistant Tennis Coach

University Of The Southwest
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Upheld safety standards at all practices, games and events.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Developed guidelines for injury prevention.
  • Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.

Tennis Instructor

John Newcombe Tennis Ranch
06.2012 - 08.2014
  • Promoted stretching and proper exercise form to help players avoid injuries and prevent muscle tightness.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
  • Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Held special events such as players' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.

Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Special Ed

University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM
05-2012

Master of Education - Administration

University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM
05-2019

Skills

  • Technique demonstration
  • Safety awareness
  • Inventory control
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training routines
  • Sport knowledge
  • Performance improvements
  • Team building
  • Recruitment
  • Team training
  • Exercise planning
  • Athlete safety
  • Budget preparation
  • Budget administration
  • Budget planning
  • Budget management
  • Budget balancing
  • Budget planning capabilities
  • Budget and cost analysis
  • Program planning
  • Training drills
  • Exercise development

Timeline

Long Term Physical Education Substitute

Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2022 - Current

Tennis Coach

University Of The Southwest
08.2018 - 07.2022

Oilfield Parts Delivery

TNT Specialties
05.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Tennis Coach

University Of The Southwest
08.2015 - 05.2018

Tennis Instructor

John Newcombe Tennis Ranch
06.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Special Ed

University of The Southwest

Master of Education - Administration

University of The Southwest

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