JEROD WIMS
MACON,GA
Summary
Young, Motivated, and Experienced! Accomplished Track and Field Coach with over 8 years of Director / Head Coach experience serving institutions like Boston College, South Carolina State University & Mercer University enhancing athlete development and academic success. Expert in NCAA compliance, program budgeting, and fostering community engagement. Skilled in verbal communication and Microsoft Office, achieving a high team GPA of 3.5 and excelling in athlete retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SPRINTS, HURDLES, & RELAYS COACH
BOSTON COLLEGE
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the organization and planning for the Sprints Hurdles and Relays group.
- Delegating tasks, managing staff and coordination of practice schedules.
- Maintaining and staying within budget confines, high team GPA(3.5 Team GPA) and the retention of quality student athletes (APR).
- Responsible for fund raising and staying involved with community service projects. Hands on coaching of Sprinters, Hurdlers, and Jumpers
DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH TRACK AND FIELD & XC
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Created and managed overall operating Budget from Scratch.
- Effectively created an Athletic and Academic environment for success and compliance.
- Responsible for the organization and administration of all facets of the Track and Field / Cross Country programs to ensure quality programs and successful teams.
- Delegating tasks, managing staff and coordination of practice schedules.
- Maintaining and staying within budget confines, high team GPA (3.5 Team GPA) and the retention of quality student athletes (APR&GSR).
- Responsible for fund raising and staying involved with community service projects. Hands on coaching of Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers as well as Distance / Cross Country athletes.
DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH TRACK AND FIELD & XC
MERCER UNIVERSITY
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Created and managed overall operating Budget from Scratch.
- Effectively created an Athletic and Academic environment for success and compliance.
- Responsible for the organization and administration of all facets of the Track and Field / Cross Country programs to ensure quality programs and successful teams.
- Delegating tasks, managing staff and coordination of practice schedules.
- Maintaining and staying within budget confines, high team GPA (3.5 Team GPA) and the retention of quality student athletes (APR).
- Responsible for fund raising and staying involved with community service projects. Hands on coaching of Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers as well as Distance / Cross Country athletes.
FIRE SERGEANT
PERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT
03.2010 - 07.2017
- Overall responsible for managing fire personnel and most daily operations.
- Coordinated training sessions and assisted with life safety education.
- Responded to all emergencies and administered fire extinguishment operations in addition to paramedic and emergency medical technician duties.
- EMT / Paramedic Trainer and Certified. Georgia Search and Rescue Technician(GSAR).
HEAD TRACK AND FIELD XC COACH
WINDSOR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 01.2014
- Effectively creating an Athletic and Academic environment for success and compliance.
- Responsible for the organization and administration of all facets of the Track and Field / Cross Country programs to ensure quality programs and successful teams.
- Delegating tasks, managing staff and coordination of practice schedules.
- Maintaining and staying within budget confines, high team GPA (3.5 Team GPA) and the retention of quality student athletes (APR).
- Responsible for fund raising and staying involved with community service projects. Hands on coaching of Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers as well as Distance / Cross Country athletes.
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2016
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2009
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office Expert (80 WPM)
- Athlete Development
- NCAA Compliance Trained
- 8 Years of Director / Head Coach Experience
- USA Track and Field Registered Coach
- USA Track and Field (Level 1 & 2 Sprints)
- Developed Program Budget from scratch
Timeline
SPRINTS, HURDLES, & RELAYS COACH
BOSTON COLLEGE
03.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH TRACK AND FIELD & XC
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 08.2022
DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH TRACK AND FIELD & XC
MERCER UNIVERSITY
09.2015 - 08.2019
FIRE SERGEANT
PERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT
03.2010 - 07.2017
HEAD TRACK AND FIELD XC COACH
WINDSOR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Auburn University