Derrick McDonald Jr - Assistant Coach - Camp Equinunk

Summary

Dynamic Business Management graduate skilled in leadership, coaching, and team development. Experienced in motivating teams, organizing events, and delivering training programs. Seeking roles in sports coaching, youth development, business operations, or management in Ireland. Strong communicator with a history of driving results.

Overview

1

year of post-secondary education

2

years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

Camp Equinunk

Equinunk, Pennsylvania

06.2024 - Current

Assistant Basketball Coach & Referee Camp Equinunk, Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USA June 2024 – 2025 (Seasonal)
Coached and mentored young athletes in basketball skills, teamwork, and personal development during summer camp programmes.
Officiated games and ensured fair play, safety, and sportsmanship among participants.
Designed and delivered coaching sessions focused on technical skills, strategy, and fitness.
Served as a positive role model, promoting leadership and resilience.
Recognised as Counsellor of the Week for outstanding dedication and impact on campers.Additional Coaching & Leadership Highlights.
Led training drills and team-building activities, improving player performance and confidence.
Organised and judged talent shows and dunk contests, enhancing participant engagement and event success.
Collaborated with head coaches to develop personalised training plans and performance feedback.Location: Available for relocation to Ireland. Professional Summary Motivated Business Management graduate with strong leadership, coaching, and team development experience. Proven ability to motivate individuals and teams, organise events, and deliver training programmes. Seeking opportunities in Ireland in sports coaching, youth development, business operations, or management roles. Excellent communicator with a track record of achieving results in dynamic environments.EducationBluefield University, Bluefield, Virginia, USA Bachelor of Science in Business ManagementGraduation Date: 27 July 2025• Overall GPA: 3.1/4.0 (Dean’s Honours Roll)• Four-year programme focusing on management principles, leadership, operations, and organisational behaviour.
Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott, Kansas, USA• GPA: 3.5/4.0• Completed foundational coursework transferable to the Business Management degree.Relevant ExperienceAssistant Basketball Coach & RefereeCamp Equinunk, Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USAJune 2024 – 2025 (Seasonal)• Coached and mentored young athletes in basketball skills, teamwork, and personal development during summer camp programmes.
Officiated games and ensured fair play, safety, and sportsmanship among participants.• Designed and delivered coaching sessions focused on technical skills, strategy, and fitness.
Served as a positive role model, promoting leadership and resilience.
Recognised as Counsellor of the Week for outstanding dedication and impact on campers. Additional Coaching & Leadership Highlights
Led training drills and team-building activities, improving player performance and confidence.
Organised and judged talent shows and dunk contests, enhancing participant engagement and event success.
Collaborated with head coaches to develop personalised training plans and performance feedback. Skills Leadership & Coaching: Team motivation, skill development, performance coaching, youth mentoring.
Business & Management: Operations, project coordination, organisational skills, basic financial awareness.
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, basic data analysis.
Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, public speaking, event organisation.
Sports-Specific: Basketball coaching techniques, refereeing, fitness training, camp programming Additional: (willing to obtain Irish equivalent), first aid awareness (sports context).References Coach Rainwater phone: 615-939-0507 upon request. Coach John McArthur phone: 914-619-3284
Assisted in planning and executing daily training sessions for campers.
Collaborated with head coach to develop training strategies and skill assessments.
Facilitated team-building activities to enhance camper camaraderie and cooperation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA

08.2025 - 07.2026

Skills

Skills Leadership & Coaching: Team motivation, skill development, performance coaching, youth mentoring Business & Management: Operations, project coordination, organizational skills, basic financial awareness Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, basic data analysis Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, public speaking, event organization Sports-Specific: Basketball coaching techniques, refereeing, fitness training, camp programming Additional: Valid driving license (willing to obtain Irish equivalent), first aid awareness (sports context)