Jamaal Bess
Summary
Current High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Detail oriented, hard-working, and dynamic professional with a proven track record of success in educational and athletic leadership roles. Committed to fostering student achievement and athletic excellence through innovative strategies and a passion and dedication for coaching. Successful in managing teams and developing innovative athletic programs. Co-owner of a fitness boot camp, skilled in business management and client engagement. Passionate about transforming and developing robust, inclusive programs that drive success and community involvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner
Refuel Fitness Boot Camp
- Current
- Business Leadership: Co-own and manage the operations of a fitness boot camp
- Program Development: Design and implement fitness programs tailored to clients' needs
- Client Engagement: Foster a supportive community, encouraging client participation and commitment to fitness goals.
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Jackson Olin High School
01.2022 - Current
- Transformed Athletic Programs: First coach in school history to reach playoffs in the first year, spearheading the rebranding of the Athletic Department
- Academic Excellence Initiatives: Implemented the academic learning center 'MUSTANG MADNESS' graduating over 119 at-risk seniors
- Innovative Program Development: Initiated the start of soccer, e-sports, and swimming programs; led design projects for new turf and basketball gym
- Proven Leadership: Managed budgets, ensured compliance with NCAA and other association rules, and developed robust athletic programs
- Scholarship Success: 9 out of 15 senior athletes signed full-ride football scholarships.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army Reserve
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Leadership in Action: Managed a team of soldiers, ensuring proficiency and effective operation of heavy equipment
- Operational Expertise: Gained valuable experience in electrical and plumbing within vertical units.
Special Education Instructor/Assistant Football Coach
Fairhope High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Tailored Education Plans: Developed Individualized Education Programs for 29 students
- Coaching Success: Led the state in rushing in all divisions as a coach of half-backs and tight ends.
Health Instructor/S&C Instructor/Football Defensive Coordinator
North Jackson High School
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Transformative Coaching: Improved team performance, defensive metrics, and season records
- Comprehensive Strength & Conditioning: Managed programs across multiple sports including basketball, football, softball, track, and volleyball.
Assistant Coach (Pass Game Coordinator)/Defensive Backs Coach
Sparkman High School
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Scholarship Success: Coached five defensive backs who received college scholarships.
Defensive Back Corners/OLB Coach/Video Coordinator
Delta State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Defensive Excellence: Improved interception metrics, contributing to national recognition
- Strength and Conditioning Leadership: Assisted in the development of a robust strength and conditioning program.
Secondary Coach/Video Coordinator
Western New Mexico University
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Academic and Athletic Leadership: Responsible for running my own position group for academic excellence and athletic success
- Defensive Improvement: Finished 3rd in passing defense in the conference, improving from 11th in 2015
- Interceptions Success: Finished 4th in the conference in interceptions, improving from 12th in 2015
- Player Development: Coached an all-conference safety, Alphonso Wilson
- Recruitment: Responsible for recruiting in the Phoenix, Arizona, and Northern Alabama areas
- Player Scholarships: Coached four All Conference players in the Secondary with 5 signing full ride scholarships.
Education
Masters in Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL07.2024
Masters of Human & Sports Performance - Sports Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS01.2018
Bachelors in Art and Sciences - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI01.2014
Associates in Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA01.2012
Sports Management Worldwide Certificates -
Sports Management World Wide
Portland, OregonSkills
- Operations Management
- Small business operations
- Strategic Partnerships
- Records Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Development
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Recruiting and training
- Talent Recruitment
- Performance Analysis
References
- Jerry Partridge, University of Tennessee Martin, 816-271-6956
- Tim Carter, Athletic Director/Head Coach, Fairhope High School, 334-275-5296
- Josh Harding, Principal, North Jackson High School, 256-609-7892
- Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, SMWW President and Founder, 503-445-7105, lynn@SMWW.com
Certification
RAA-Registered Athletic Administrator
Timeline
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Jackson Olin High School
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Instructor/Assistant Football Coach
Fairhope High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Health Instructor/S&C Instructor/Football Defensive Coordinator
North Jackson High School
08.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Coach (Pass Game Coordinator)/Defensive Backs Coach
Sparkman High School
08.2019 - 07.2020
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army Reserve
02.2019 - 02.2025
Defensive Back Corners/OLB Coach/Video Coordinator
Delta State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Secondary Coach/Video Coordinator
Western New Mexico University
07.2016 - 01.2017
Co-Owner
Refuel Fitness Boot Camp
- Current
Masters in Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Masters of Human & Sports Performance - Sports Administration
Delta State University
Bachelors in Art and Sciences - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island
Associates in Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Butte College
Sports Management Worldwide Certificates -
Sports Management World Wide
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