Jay Williams
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a dynamic professional promoting more than two decades of expertise mentoring and coaching athletes. I am a high school 3X Track & Field Regional Champion, 2X NJCAA All-American Football WR. I was a 2 year starter at Portland State University at WR making honorable mention All-Conference. I also ran track at Portland State, breaking the indoor 55mHH record while competing at regionals. As a former professional athlete, I played WR/DB in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Green Bay Blizzards (Green Bay, WI -2005), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (Wilkes-Barre, PA - 2006) and the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the San Angelo Stampede (San Angelo, TX - 2007/2008), Ohio Valley Greyhounds (Wheeling, WV - 2006), and the Alaska Wild (Anchorage, AK -2009).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President & Executive Director
Portland Activities & Athletics League
Portland, OR
12.2020 - Current
- Responsible for running day to day operations of the organization.
- Organize and facilitate board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Develop policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Represent the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Analyze data from surveys to identify areas for improvement in organizational operations.
- Provide leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Oversee daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws related to nonprofit organizations.
Owner & CEO
JMW Virtual Fitness
Portland, OR
06.2020 - Current
- Manage daily operations of business.
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
- Created nutritional plans that support overall health goals of clients.
- Demonstrated various exercises with the use of free weights and machines.
- Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
Head Football Coach
David Douglas High School
Portland, OR
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Led game strategy sessions to prepare for upcoming opponents.
- Mentored assistant coaches to foster a collaborative coaching environment.
- Organized team events to build camaraderie and school spirit.
- Communicated effectively with parents about team progress and expectations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all training activities.
- Served as a role model for young athletes by exhibiting exemplary behavior both on-field and off-field.
- Managed all aspects of the football program including, scheduling, coaching staff and equipment.
- Created an atmosphere of sportsmanship within the team by setting a positive example at all times.
Community Corrections Specialist I
Washington County Community Corrections
Hillsboro, OR
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Oversee and monitor the activities of residents in a minimum-security residential center and work release facility; help to enforce the residential center rules and regulations, and maintain safety and security.
- Assist and mediate the resolution of residents' conflicts. Deal with emergency issues and unplanned situations. Interact with those under influence of controlled substances, or with potential suicidal or other mental health issues. De-escalate hostile individuals.
- Conduct regular security checks of facilities and residents. Verify the location of residents several times per shift; search residents and interior or exterior property areas for contraband, or other restricted items.
- Assess residents for signs of alcohol or drug use, and collect urine samples.
- Provide front desk services including checking residents in and out of the center and answering questions for residents, employers, attorneys, and the public.
- Provide information to facility visitors and callers or other agencies by explaining center operating procedures, and allowing facility access to the public for on-site services.
- Provide after-hours liaison communication to law enforcement or probation and parole officers. Provide after hour victim notification. Verify information for residents regarding employment, court dates, and various appointments.
- Maintain the center logbook; record security checks, report problems encountered with residents, record other relevant observations. Investigate violations, write disciplinary reports for violations; write reports for return to jails, escapes, unauthorized departures, and late returns.
- Write reports and receipts; collect work schedule and employment verification and maintain records of resident activity. Collect and process room and board payments.
- Monitor residents taking prescribed medications. Audit controlled medications by counting inventory and monitoring dosing instructions. Receive and safely store new medications prescribed for residents.
- Operate county vehicle to pick up or deliver center meals; oversee food service crew during meal preparation and clean up.
Corrections Technician
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
Portland, OR
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Interview persons who have been arrested.
- Obtain and analyze criminal records and contact other jurisdictions as necessary.
- Telephone contacts to gather or verify information obtained in interviews.
- Utilize information gathered to make data-supported release decisions within clearly established guidelines about the custody status or bail of persons arrested.
- Create a case file on each person interviewed that includes documentation used for the release decision and data utilized by the matrix release program.
Case Manager / Youth Advocate
POIC - Rosemary Anderson High School (East)
Gresham, OR
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Collaborate and communicate with teachers on concerns or issues related to student case load.
- Track student attendance and academic progress on Synergy.
- Encourage students to explore rigorous academic classes, such as Advanced, Honors, College and Advanced Placement courses.
- Develop and or support existing parent and community outreach and potentially conduct home visits.
- Help students access after school activities that relate to their personal preferences and passions.
- Communicate with teachers regarding student support.
- Help students reach goals, overcome academic challenges and coordinate efforts to focus on student improvements.
- Create and maintain data related to student case loads, base data, improvement goals and outcomes.
- Conduct home visits and make phone calls to students.
- Collect forms and enter data into database.
- Built strong media and community relationships in support of sports program.
Youth Center Director
Police Activities League (PAL)
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Establish programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and creates a positive environment that encourages the positive development of all youth.
- Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.
- Conduct annual evaluations of Youth Center staff.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate Youth Center programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives as well as the needs and interests of the youth served.
- Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
- Ensure that PAL administrative and operational systems are followed.
- Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations.
- Work closely with PAL Administrative office to plan and implement youth recruitment.
- Exercise authority in problems relating to youth; utilize a guidance and discipline plan.
- Work with at-risk youth.
- Head basketball coach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Portland State University
2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
2002
Skills
As a Player
Played WR/DB for the Arena Football League, United Indoor Football League, and Intense Football League:
2005 Season (AFL2): Green Bay Blizzards (Green Bay, WI)
2006 Season (UIFL): Ohio Valley Greyhounds (Wheeling, WV)
2007-2008 Season (IFL): San Angelo Stampede (San Angelo, TX)
2009 Season (IFL): Alaska Wild (Anchorage, AK)
Coaching Career
David Douglas High School (2021-Present)
- Head Football Coach (2024-2025)
- Assistant Head Coach - Offensive and Defensive Coordinator (2021-2023)
- JV Head Football Coach (2022)
Oregon City High School (2019-2020)
- Varsity Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
- JV Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
- Freshman Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
David Douglas High School (2010-2013)
- Varsity Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
- JV Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
- Freshman Wide Receiver/Tight Ends Football Coach
Coaching History
- 2023/2022/2021 - David Douglas High School, Assistant Head Football Coach
- 2021 - Holy Redeemer Youth Soccer Coach
- 2020/2019 - Oregon City High School, Varsity WR Coach
- 2015/2014 - ALSO Mentor Coach
- 2013/2012 - PAL, Head Basketball Coach
- 2012 - Rosemary Anderson High School, Head Basketball Coach
- 2013/2012/2011/2010 - David Douglas High School, Varsity WR Coach
- 2009 - Alaska Youth Football (QB)
- 2008/2007 - San Angelo Youth Football (WR/QB)
- 2006 - Ohio Valley Youth Football (WR/DB)
- 2007/2006/2005 - Beaverton Hoop, Head Basketball Coach
- 2005 - Green Bay Youth Football Camp (WR/LB)
- 2004/2003 - Portland State Youth Football Camp (WR)
- 2002/2001 - Mesa YFL (WR/DB)
- 2000 - SFYFL (WR)
Skills & Certifications
- Mentoring & Motivating Players
- Recruiting
- Player Development
- Player Evaluations
- Effective Communication
- ASFA Personal Trainer Certification
- SAQ/SPARQ Certified
- Safety Awareness
- Game Strategy Planning and Development
- Equipment Management
- Physical Conditioning
Additional Information
Holy Redeemer Catholic School, School Advisory Board Chair (2021-2022)
Sport Oregon, Board Member (2021-Present)
Hood to Coast, Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement Committee Member (2021-Present)
JMW Virtual Fitness, Owner (2020-Present)
Police Activities League - OR (2011)
• Coordinated free youth football camp for ages 8-15 at David
Douglas High School
Athletic Trainer/Coach - The Beaverton Hoop, Beaverton, OR (2005-2007)
SPARQ Certified Trainer
• Head Fitness Trainer
• Design and implementation of training exercises
• SAQ – Speed, Agility & Quickness training session to middle and high school athletes
Camp Kiwanis Counselor - Mt. Hood, OR (2003)
• 24-Hour Caregiver for mentally and physically impaired adults
• Facilitated activities to include fishing, canoeing, basketball, volleyball and hiking
References
Jamal Abdullah
Assistant Vice President
Financial Center Manager
Greater Washington/Oregon Area
(503) 901-6008
Cesar Martinez
Head Football Coach
Gresham High School
1200 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(971) 409-0875
Kevin Cohen, Sr.
Head JV Football Coach
David Douglas High School
Portland, OR 97233
(971) 313-2022
Timeline
Head Football Coach
David Douglas High School
02.2024 - 12.2025
President & Executive Director
Portland Activities & Athletics League
12.2020 - Current
Owner & CEO
JMW Virtual Fitness
06.2020 - Current
Corrections Technician
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
08.2016 - 11.2019
Community Corrections Specialist I
Washington County Community Corrections
03.2015 - 01.2022
Case Manager / Youth Advocate
POIC - Rosemary Anderson High School (East)
01.2013 - 10.2013
Youth Center Director
Police Activities League (PAL)
01.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College