James Vach
Sterling,CO
Summary
Correctional Officer that shows pride in their work and is eager to learn. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Has a good understanding of safety and security protocols and the procedures used for implementation. Who has shown with other experience in education and coaching to be a Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wide Receiver Coach
Sterling High School
08.2023 - Current
- Attended practices as scheduled, properly dressed and ready to train.
- Improved physical condition with exercises focused on strength, agility and cardiac healthy.
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game.
- Participated in play design and successfully executed strategic plans tailored to specific opponents.
- Developed and maintained close association with various coaches and athletic personnel and attended meetings to further develop and promote tournaments.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
03.2023 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Para Educator
Legacy High School
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
Offensive Quality Control Coach
Horizon High School
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
Para Educator
Horizon High School
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Fort Lupton High School
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent.
- Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
- Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Created and implemented training plan to prepare players to execute offensive strategies.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2022
Skills
- Weapons Training
- Restraint Techniques
- Prisoner Transport
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Critical Thinking
- Social Development and Integration
- Coaching Experience
- Interactive Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Active Listening
- Behavior Observation
- Patient
Timeline
Wide Receiver Coach
Sterling High School
08.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
03.2023 - Current
Para Educator
Legacy High School
10.2022 - 12.2022
Para Educator
Horizon High School
08.2022 - 09.2022
Offensive Quality Control Coach
Horizon High School
05.2022 - 11.2022
Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Fort Lupton High School
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
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