Derek Schoenthaler
Ellis,KS
Summary
Experienced in developing comprehensive activity programs tailored to participant interest. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to manage and coordinate smooth event operations. Knowledge of fostering community engagement and ensuring high levels of participant satisfaction through effective communication and planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director/Teacher
USD 388 Ellis Jr/Sr High School
08.2020 - Current
- Schedule all 7-12 activity events and the use of facilities for those events
- Assign personnel to operations of activity and athletic events
- Manage all activity and athletic events and personnel
- Review, screen, and interview potential candidates for coaching positions and conduct all head coach evaluations
- Coordinate/conduct all required coach trainings
- Handle administrative matters pertaining to personnel and students regarding activity programs
- Ensure compliance, enforce, and investigate potential infractions to all KSHSAA, MCL, and USD 388 policies
- Order equipment, ensure inventories are accounted for, and prepare budget and supporting materials for financial records
- Schedule all activity and athletic transportation
- Hosted KSHSAA Regional Events: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Scholars Bowl, Softball, and Wrestling
- Train students on skill development, fitness concepts, and lifelong exercise applications
- Interpret and advertise program progress to public through various means
- Establish cooperative planning and working relationships with local agencies and organizations
Activities Director/Teacher
USD 355 Ellinwood Middle/High School
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Please see job description shared above
Director
Plainville Recreation Commission
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Arrange and supervise all recreational operations
- Evaluate programs and employees
- Prepare budget and supporting materials for financial records
- Interpret and advertise progress to public through various means
- Establish cooperative planning and working relationships with local agencies and organizations
Physical Education & Health Teacher
USD 266 Maize Middle & Maize South Middle Schools
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Train students on skill development, fitness concepts, and lifelong exercise applications
- Educate students on various areas of growth, development, and communication, as well as matters pertaining to social and emotional health
- Head Wrestling Coach
- Head Football Coach
Sport Administration Adjunct Instructor
Wichita State University
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Teach 500-level Sport Governance class
Physical Education Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools: Wilbur Middle
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Assistant Volleyball Coach
- Assistant Track & Field Coach
Athletics/Activities Assistant
USD 266 Maize High School
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Directed tournaments at middle and high school levels
- Managed Finish Lynx, Meet Manager and Track Wrestling systems
Intern Athletics Assistant
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Created 2007-09 schedules for Greater Wichita Athletic League events
- Restructured policies and procedures for GWAL Emergency Response Plans
Event Manager
Kansas State University Athletic Department
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Contributed to the coordination of all Kansas State University sporting events
- Assisted in security, travel, press conferences, parking, and multiple other game-day operations
Student Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kansas State University PowerCat Strength
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Constructed and led workouts for Kansas State University student-athletes
Education
Non-Degree Endorsement: Educational Administration - Building Principal
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2008
Master of Education - Sport Administration
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2004
Skills
- Event planning, coordination, and management
- Emergency preparedness and response plan implementation
- Organizational skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking and evaluative skills
- Professionalism
Organizations & Service
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
- Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA)
Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA)
- 1A, 2A, and Middle School Section Leader for Conferences
- Athletic Director of the Year (District 1) - 2021
Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA)
- District Chair
- Regional Seeding Manager
Central Prairie League
- Past-President
Mid-Continent League
- Treasure
- KIAAA Representative
Ellis Kids Wrestling Club
- Vice President
Professional References
- Mr. Bill Faflick, Executive Director, Kansas State High School Activities Association, PO Box 495, Topeka, KS, 66601, 785-273-5329, bfaflick@kshsaa.org
- Mr. Ben Jacobs, Superintendent, USD 355 – Ellinwood Public Schools, 300 North Schiller, Ellinwood, KS, 67526, 620-564-3226, bjacobs@usd355.org
- Mr. Mark Goodheart, WAC, CKL, & CPL Commissioner, Retired Principal (K-12), USD 403 – Otis-Bison Jr./Sr. High School, 301 W. Eagle Street, Otis, KS, 67565, 620-387-2336, goodheartm@gbta.net
Timeline
Activities Director/Teacher
USD 388 Ellis Jr/Sr High School
08.2020 - Current
Activities Director/Teacher
USD 355 Ellinwood Middle/High School
08.2014 - 05.2020
Director
Plainville Recreation Commission
08.2012 - 06.2014
Sport Administration Adjunct Instructor
Wichita State University
06.2011 - 12.2011
Physical Education & Health Teacher
USD 266 Maize Middle & Maize South Middle Schools
08.2009 - 05.2012
Physical Education Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools: Wilbur Middle
08.2008 - 05.2009
Athletics/Activities Assistant
USD 266 Maize High School
08.2006 - 05.2008
Intern Athletics Assistant
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
06.2006 - 12.2006
Event Manager
Kansas State University Athletic Department
01.2004 - 06.2005
Student Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kansas State University PowerCat Strength
01.2002 - 05.2004
Non-Degree Endorsement: Educational Administration - Building Principal
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Wichita State University
Master of Education - Sport Administration
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Kansas State University
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