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Paul Rodell

Abilene,TX

Summary

Possess strong leadership and management skills with 30 years of experiences in directing, managing, and supervising sports and recreation programs, lodging operations, and food services.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
  • Executed and implement diverse year-round educational and recreational Youth Sports and Fitness Programs for tennis, golf, basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.
  • Assisted Youth Center Manager in oversight of programs management in administrative duties, facility management and maintenance, annual spend plan, and lesson plans creation.
  • Deliver and demonstrate knowledge of requirements for age-appropriate health and fitness programs for youth ages from 3 to 18 years old.
  • Maintained volunteer program for training, certifying, and recruiting of 50 coaches for Youth Sports and Fitness Programs.
  • Ensured staff and volunteers follow risk management procedures and reporting procedures.

Childcare Development Center Assistant

United States Air Force
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with others to support student independence, empowerment and learning.
  • Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
  • Observed 60 children and youth in their daily activities and to ensure their safety in classroom.
  • Provided instruction and support under teacher's supervision.
  • Worked with young students with challenging behaviors from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

Co-Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Planned, organized, coordinated, and developed year round recreational and Youth Sports and Fitness Programs.
  • Initiated and maintained necessary relationships and participants with local schools, and community agencies to promote CYS programs.
  • Subject matter expert for Youth Sports and Fitness Programs.
  • Solicited 40 volunteers and coaches for basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, golf, flag football practices and events.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for youth of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Maintained clean and organized workout environment to enhance overall fitness experience.
  • Helped youth reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
  • Explained use of sports equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.

Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw Sports and Fitness Programs; mentored, trained and provided instruction to 30 lead program assistants and technicians.
  • Developed appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) budget plans.
  • Coordinated 20 special and joint community sports events.
  • Performed first level supervisor personnel management responsibilities over 5 assigned employees.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts to promote Youth Sports programs within community.

Fitness Facilities and Operations Manager

United States Air Force
08.2009 - 07.2011
  • Developed and managed comprehensive fitness and sports program that caters to approximate 3K base populace.
  • Led team of 20; trained, executed annual performance review, counseled team, and coordinated shifts, vacations and training schedules.
  • Established five-year facility improvement program and prepare construction plans for $5 million renovations or expansion.
  • Oversaw 60 work orders for all minor construction projects to ensure timely completion.
  • Implemented policies and procedures aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices.
  • Certified personal trainers on principles and techniques on physical fitness and sports operations.
  • Reviewed and inspected all documentations, data entry, and provided responses to quality assurance inspection reports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies/Management

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
04.2023

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Customer service
  • Adaptability
  • Injury prevention
  • Fitness assessments
  • Marketing strategies
  • Staff training
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Community outreach
  • Personal training expertise
  • Program development
  • Team leadership
  • Facility management

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost

Timeline

Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current

Childcare Development Center Assistant

United States Air Force
09.2020 - 01.2022

Co-Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 09.2020

Youth Sports and Fitness Director

United States Air Force
12.2014 - 07.2015

Fitness Facilities and Operations Manager

United States Air Force
08.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies/Management

American Public University System

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

American Public University System

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Training and Certification

  • National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) Certified Youth Sports Administrator
  • NAYS Training: Bullying Prevention, Concussion, Protecting Against Abuse, and Coaching Children with Mental Health Challenges
  • National Training Center on Inclusion (NTCI): Introduction to Inclusion, Respectful Accommodations, Partnering with Families, and Supporting Positive Behavior
  • First Aid/CPR Certified


References

Available upon request

Paul Rodell