Passionate & well-versed recreation professional skilled at overseeing the planning, prioritization and coordination of recreation programs and facilities. Strong knowledge of recreation administration, resource management and marketing principles. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletics Director | Pool Operations Manger
Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield, Stoneham
06.2021 - Current
Athletics Director (Sept-June)
Create, plan, coordinate, oversee all afterschool, night, & weekend activity & sport programs for all site locations for children aged 3-15
Provide adaptive & inclusion programming for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan
Provide positive leadership to emphasize physical, psychological, and social benefits of athletics
Maintain relationships with internal and external partners and community organizations.
Check equipment regularly for damage or wear and coordinated repairs.
Coordinate, schedule, and oversee all aspects of facility rentals including contract agreements, invoices/payments, facility maintenance, and on site customer service.
Pool Operations Manager (May-Sept)
Oversee summer operations of Hall Memorial Pool Outdoor Aquatics Facility including staff recruitment & training, scheduling: staff, swim lessons, facility rentals, front end operations/oversight including sales ops, money deposits, etc
Oversee and assist in coordinating member & community events
Facility oversight for safety: including all facilities and water safety up to state and national aquatics safety standards
Director of Recreation
Communitas Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2021
Covid-19: Piloted and launched a fully virtual program on the zoom platform offering programs focused on movement & physical exercise, creativity, and social engagement that served 112+ participants from 29 towns/cities from
Managed planning, coordinating, staffing, and evaluation various year-round recreation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities across lifespan
Recruited, trained, and supervised of all recreation full and part time staff, coaches, & volunteers
Managed all budget, fundraising, & grant writing responsibilities
Organized, maintained, and replaced equipment, uniforms, and recreation supplies
Assistant Director of Recreation
Communitas Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2019
Designed, implemented, facilitated, supervised and evaluated a variety of year-round recreation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan
Assisted the director in recruitment, training, and supervising of part time staff and volunteers
Planned and coordinated Communitas Special Olympics Banquet. An Annual Sports Banquet event attended by over 250+ athletes, family members & friends, coaches, and volunteers honoring all their achievements of the past year
Program Specialist
Communitas Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2018
Designed, implemented, facilitated, and evaluated variety of year-round recreation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan
Responsible for all aspects of Special Olympics sports programming including purchasing and maintaining equipment & uniforms, reserving venues, scheduling practices and scrimmages, recruiting and training coaches & volunteers, and obtain and keep updated documentation on athletes, coaches, & volunteers including medical forms, background checks, etc.
Recreation Therapist
RiverRidge Neurorehabilitation Center
09.2013 - 08.2014
Outpatient Program: Implemented recreation therapy services, procedures and treatment
Planned, implemented, and facilitated community outings, groups, 1:1 sessions for outpatient residents
Developed goals and objectives in an interdisciplinary treatment plan; communicated with rehab techs and other staff to develop new objectives and evaluate current client goals
Performed documentation such as assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries
Winter Camp Staff
Northeast Passage
01.2012 - 01.2013
Performed camp staff duties related to camper supervision, transportation, packing and unpacking of vehicles, help with transfers, set up and breakdown at events, vehicle maintenance/cleaning, and other assigned duties
Volunteer
Northeast Passage
05.2011 - Current
Established volunteer for over a decade with experience in adaptive sports programs, fundraisers, & other functions in various roles as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management and Policy, Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
09.2013
Skills
Program Development
Safety Standards
Recreational, Competitive, & Adaptive Sports
Coordinating Program Resources
Facilities Management
Athlete Engagement
Coaching
Youth Development
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified | Expires November 2024
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor | Expires May 2025
Practical Pool Management (PPM+) | Expires June 2026
Michael Phelps Foundation Swim Instructor Training - April 2022
Timeline
Athletics Director | Pool Operations Manger
Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield, Stoneham
06.2021 - Current
Director of Recreation
Communitas Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Director of Recreation
Communitas Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2019
Program Specialist
Communitas Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2018
Recreation Therapist
RiverRidge Neurorehabilitation Center
09.2013 - 08.2014
Winter Camp Staff
Northeast Passage
01.2012 - 01.2013
Volunteer
Northeast Passage
05.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management and Policy, Psychology
University of New Hampshire
First Aid/CPR Certified | Expires November 2024
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor | Expires May 2025
Practical Pool Management (PPM+) | Expires June 2026
Michael Phelps Foundation Swim Instructor Training - April 2022
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