James Raul Walker
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, notably as a Lead Instructor at Iron Fist Martial Arts. Demonstrated ability to foster team cohesion and enhance individual performance through effective decision-making and public speaking. Excelled in creating safe and engaging environments, showcasing a blend of exceptional time management and conflict resolution skills. Academically focused individual with devotion to STEM subjects and an aspiring engineering major.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
TagOps Referee
TagOps Dart Tag Arena
01.2021 - Current
- Head Referee position
- Interacting with players and parents
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players
- Policy enforcement
- Responsible for safety
- Cleaning duties
- Set-up and tear-down arena
Lead Instructor
Iron Fist Martial Arts
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development
- Motivated assistant instructors to promote developmental learning environments
- Leading classes of up to 40 students alone, and with assistants
- Performed student advancement tests
- Conversing with parents about student's needs and progression
- Worked with other staff members and leadership to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student training
City of Santa Clarita Lifeguard
City of Santa Clarita: Aquatics Division
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Achieved American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- Daily duties such as monitoring pool chemical levels and maintaining sanitary facilities
- Observed weather and water conditions
- Attentively monitored patrons for distress
- Coached Youth Splash Ball
- Special Needs Swim Instructor
- Aqua Aerobics Instructor
- Front desk experience assisting patrons
Education
Saugus High School
Saugus, CA05-2025
Skills
- Servant leader
- Decision-making skills
- Public speaking abilities
- Stress tolerance
- Time management
- Large group management
- Policy reinforcement
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Physical fitness
Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Exercise, Religious Involvement, Guitar
- California Rangers eight year membership accomplishments include becoming Cadet Commander of Troop C (recurrent champion troop) and Captain of the competitive Eagle Troop (Reno Rodeo 2024 Drill Team Champions and California State Junior Drill Team Champions).
- Teaching horsemanship, discipline, honor, and respect in a military structure.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7onbX0GxlWA
- 12 years training Martial Arts, achieved 2nd Dan, testing for 3rd Dan in January 2025.
- Consistent gym exercise.
- Youth peer leader at Saint Kateri Catholic Church, building and sharing a youth community with a common faith to help teens learn and grow spiritually.
Timeline
City of Santa Clarita Lifeguard
City of Santa Clarita: Aquatics Division
01.2023 - 08.2023
TagOps Referee
TagOps Dart Tag Arena
01.2021 - Current
Lead Instructor
Iron Fist Martial Arts
01.2021 - Current
Saugus High School
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