JOSHUA HUCKABEE
LEARNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | PROGRAM LEADERSHIP | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Transformational leader with 18 years of experience in building high-performing teams and developing leaders. Expanded programs from three to over twenty teams while managing an operating budget of $200,000. Implemented standardized processes to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder experiences. Background in learning and development, including 15 years as a math and science educator and leadership of 20 direct reports.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletic Programs
Great Hearts Arlington
Arlington, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Transformed the athletic program from 3 teams into a comprehensive department of 20+ middle- and high-school teams by defining organizational structure, recruiting talent, and implementing scalable processes for scheduling, staffing, transportation, facilities, communications, equipment, and compliance.
- Lead 20 coaches as direct reports and have recruited, hired, onboarded, trained, and evaluated approximately 40 coaches; hire 5-10 annually based on program needs and conduct formal annual performance evaluations.
- Develop emerging leaders through structured orientation, one-on-one coaching, practice observation, feedback, role expectations, professional learning, and ongoing performance support.
- Direct financial stewardship of an approximately $200,000 athletics budget, approving purchases, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, forecasting needs, and aligning investments with program growth and participant experience.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for approximately 115 contests and events each year, including schedules, transportation, facilities, officials, game personnel, ticketing, concessions, visiting teams, and cross-functional communication.
- Created the department Emergency Action Plan and all required participation paperwork, strengthening readiness, safety, documentation, and consistent execution across programs and venues.
- Authored the Coaches Handbook and Athletic Handbook for parents and students, translating organizational standards into clear policies, procedures, communication practices, and role-specific guidance.
- Sole athletic-department employee accountable for strategy, staffing, learning, operations, finances, safety, and stakeholder experience across football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, and track.
Math & Science Teacher | Athletic Coach
Harvest Christian Academy & Heritage Christian Academy
Keller and Rockwall, Texas
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Designed and facilitated standards-aligned math and science learning experiences, instructional resources, and assessments; adapted delivery to varied learning needs and used results to refine instruction.
- Explained complex concepts in accessible ways, facilitated classroom learning, and provided individualized feedback and support to improve understanding and performance.
- Delivered math and science instruction while coaching and mentoring student-athletes, fostering their academic growth and athletic development over a 15-year career.
- Coached and mentored student-athletes, instilling accountability, teamwork, resilience, and leadership through clear expectations and consistent feedback, enhancing overall team dynamics.
- Managed practices, competitions, travel, communications, and team operations, collaborating with administrators, colleagues, parents, and community partners to ensure seamless program execution.
- Contributed to multiple high-performing athletic programs, including a state championship football team, while maintaining a strong focus on student growth and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TXSkills
- Learning program design
- Leadership development
- Training and facilitation
- Employee onboarding
- Performance management
- Program management
- Organizational growth
- Change and process improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Stakeholder experience
- Budget and vendor management
- Risk and safety planning
- Microsoft 365 and Excel
- Google Workspace
- Athletic Management Software
- Team Communication Applications
- Student Management Software
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certificate - Science 7-12
- CPR/AED & First Aid
- NFHS: Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and additional coursework
LEADERSHIP APPROACH
- Develop people first
- Build systems that scale
- Create exceptional experiences
- Communicate with clarity
- Improve continuously
Timeline
Director of Athletic Programs
Great Hearts Arlington
10.2022 - Current
Math & Science Teacher | Athletic Coach
Harvest Christian Academy & Heritage Christian Academy
08.2007 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
Texas A&M University-Commerce