James Hill
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Ambitious Leader with over 20 years of comprehensive experience promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission and Goals. Along with over 30 years of encouraging physical and psychological benefits for athletes and encouraging sport participation in youth and adult sports. Well-versed in developing successful coaching plans and monitoring and evaluating the progress of athletes. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to improving the overall team performance and the continued Mission and Goals of the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Self
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Working with players to develop and implement training sessions to improve the overall team performance.
- During the off season and starting new soccer seasons I would organize and manage tryouts for potential players.
- Provided guidance and instruction on technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of soccer.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations pertaining to sports activities at the school / youth/ adult level.
- Motivated athletes to perform at their best both on and off the field.
- Prepared game plans by studying opponents' strengths and weaknesses prior to each match.
- Plan and work with volenteers with special events such as banquets or award ceremonies for team members.
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
Correctional Lieutenant
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2001 - Current
- Serves as a first level supervisor through mentoring and guidance of subordinate employees. Completes performance plans, reviews, and evaluations, and resolves informal grievances of subordinate employees.
- As the Shift Commander, ensuring schedules and minimum staffing levels are maintained.
- Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility.
- Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing coaching, mentoring, training and positive feedback as necessary.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
- Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established CDOC policies and FCF policies, to include CDOC Administrative Regulation 300-16RD and FCF IA 300-16RD. Use of Force.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities. Insuring inmates have the ability to attend programs, recreation and other out of cell activities.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Complete required paperwork, review of staff scheduling, order supplies and equipment.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and insure daily activity logs have been completed.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct or Dynamic Security Contacts.
- Attended meetings with multidisciplinary groups to discuss collaborative approaches to offender management.
- Maintain staff time sheets and input staff compensatory time and leave balances in DCIS/UKG. Utilize tracking sheets such as Holiday balance, leave tracker, least time and call off, to maintain staff schedules and leave balances.
- Ensuring staff are working within ACA/DOC Poicies and the State Of Colorado Prision standards and guide lines.
Sports Coach
Widefield Parks and Recreation
Widefield, CO
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Planned and implemented individualized training programs for U8 through U15 athletes.
- Developed team strategies to improve performance in competitions.
- Instructed athletes on proper techniques and safety protocols for a variety of sports.
- Monitored athletes' progress to ensure goals were met.
- Organized and supervised practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages.
- Assessed athlete's strengths and weaknesses to create individualized development plans.
- Managed team rosters and equipment inventories.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training regimens.
- Provided guidance on physical conditioning activities such as stretching exercises.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of governing bodies.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Communicated rules and expectations to athletes and performed necessary corrective actions.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
- Worked closely with parents to discuss student-athlete's performance.
- Encouraged healthy competition among players while promoting good sportsmanship.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Team Training
- Training And Coaching
- Team Development
- Training Exercises
- Event Scheduling
- Exercise Planning
- Safety Understanding
- Game Strategy Planning
- Team Discipline Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Special Events Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Staff Development
- Administrative Leadership
- Self-Directed
Affiliations
- Avid Bee Keeper
- Hiking, Hunting, Fishing Kayaking
- Softball, Soccer and Basket ball player.
References
- Captain Layton Colorado Department Of Corrections 719-269-5444
- Joe Lamendola 719-571-0477 Sports Coach
Timeline
Head Coach
Self
01.2019 - Current
Sports Coach
Widefield Parks and Recreation
02.2010 - 10.2017
Correctional Lieutenant
Colorado Department Of Corrections
01.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix