Darren Moore
Chicago,IL
Summary
Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished Park supervisor. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Supervisor
Chicago Park District
01.2024 - Current
- Supervises staff responsible for teaching, coaching and leading recreation and leisure activities
- Plans, develops and supervises athletic and recreation program activities at CPD locations including basketball, baseball, gymnastics, floor hockey and other organized sports
- Coordinates and oversees leisure and cultural program activities including table games, preschool classes, seasonal theme parties as well as music, drama, crafts and art craft instruction
- Plans, promotes and oversees onsite Park District camp programs
- Develops and plans activities, allocates staff, schedules facilities and oversees day-to-day activities of camps
- Supervises staff responsible for maintenance as well as general safety at park locations, initiates work order requests and emergency repairs at park facility and other assigned locations
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at assigned facility
- Maintains variety of records covering course registration fees collected, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports
- Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic leagues and tournaments
- Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups
- Ensures that fields and/or other facilities are properly maintained
- Works with community and advisory groups to determine recreation and leisure needs, interests and areas for improvement
- Publicizes park programs and events through a variety of sources
- Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in various park program activities
- Develops and enforces rules for safety to staff and patrons at park facility.
Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Plans and implements course curriculum for instruction of sports, games and competitive athletics
- Provides instruction and supervision to all kids in sports, games and competitive athletics
- Demonstrates proper techniques and skills for recreation and athletics
- Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development
- Provides instruction in advanced strategies of team and individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning
- Provides information on rules of individual and team sports
- Officiates team and individual sports
- Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants
- Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and community
- Tutor and help kids with their homework in various subjects.
NCAA Div. II, Assistant Basketball Coach
Dominican University
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Assists the Head Basketball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Basketball coach
- Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Basketball coach informed of the athletic performance of students
- Assists with determining game strategy
- Assists the head Basketball coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
- Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
- Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Education
Master of Science, Sport Administration -
Canisius College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Art, Sociology -
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Recreation Programming
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Marketing
- Data analysis
- Mircosoft office
Professional Basketball
- Razorsharks (PBL), 12/13-04/15
- Northside Wizards (QBL), 04/15-09/15
- Saint John Millrats (NBL), 12/15-04/16
Activities
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI, Men’s Basketball Team, 08/2012-03/2014
Certification
Real estate license
Timeline
Park Supervisor
Chicago Park District
01.2024 - Current
NCAA Div. II, Assistant Basketball Coach
Dominican University
09.2019 - 01.2021
Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
07.2016 - 12.2023
Master of Science, Sport Administration -
Canisius College
Bachelor of Art, Sociology -
Cardinal Stritch University