D'Andria Thomas

Responsible for the planning, implementing and managing quality and consistent Sports, Fitness and Recreation programming for diverse youth ages six to eighteen at the assigned club site.  Recruit volunteer coaches and youth to participate in various club programs that include IPlay, Spurs League and Triple Play, to name a few.  Remaining essential role in ensuring member safety and positive social interactions and maintaining a positive club environment for the youth.  Organize and create strategies to help with the development of better physical and mental fitness, improving social and interpersonal skills of members.  Engage in positive use of leisure time, and improving school attendance and performance of members.

Held regular staff meetings and coordinate the Center's programs including sports, social, crafts, culture, special events, pre-school as well as adult activities.  Assigned responsibilities for the building and grounds including completing maintenance reports.  Scheduled rooms, recreation areas, and fields for playground for playground use.  Assumes responsibility for equipment and supplies, keeping the inventory current and ordering new materials and equipment as needed.  Conducted classes, clinics and special events and acts as resource person concerning recreational  ideas.  Plans and promotes a program of safety at the Center or Park.  Spoke at Community Clubs, Parent Teacher Associations, and other organizations on recreation programs.  Recruited participants to join programming with fliers, emails and word-of-mouth.  Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Acted as liaison between the business community and members of the Boys and Girls Club.  Collected and compiled information pertaining to current donations at Boys and Girls Club  training Sessions at the Boys and Girls Club concerning programs, policies, and procedures.  Advised and assisted vendors and their personnel with Boys and Girls Club administration and certification information.  Designed and published pamphlets and information materials regarding upcoming Boys and Girls Club events.  Wrote and edited quarterly newsletter.  Prepared, analyzed, and distributed monthly expenditure reports.  Prepared administrative documents such as vacation/sick leave reports, payroll related items, purchasing documents and payment vouchers.  Responsible for filing, Excel, data input, and screening of potential employees.

Provided leadership and direction in overseeing strategic planning and operations of the Teen Center facility, programs, and department staff.  Provided leadership, direction and support to support staff and partnership development in carrying out key roles.  Manage grant requirements for teen programs, keep records, and generate reports.  Discipline of members and communicate with parents to resolve issues as they occur.  Other duties as assigned will be required as well.

Enforce all Boys and Girls Club policies and regulations.  Organized and recruited youth to participate in various leagues such as NFL Flag and Spurs Drug Free Basketball League at the club.  To relate positively to parents and coaches who are participating in league play.  Keep parents, community and members informed about health and physical education programs within the club.  Provide leadership in curriculum and planning as well as the formation of goals and objectives in Health and PE Department.  In charge of the development of the annual budget for the Health and PE Department withing the club.