Kaiya Walker
412 Dodge Street, West Lafayette,IN
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intramural Sports Supervisor
Purdue University Recreation and Wellness
West Lafayette, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Formulate nightly evaluation on 3-6 officials on performance and attitude.
- Provide and enforce rules and regulations to 200-300 patrons.
- Use effective communication skills to resolve escalated disputes among players, teams, and officials.
- Craft nightly reports on situations needing my assistance throughout the night.
- Respond promptly to incidents and emergency situations.
Basketball Head Official
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01.2024 - Current
- Act as a mentor for 6 officials to develop skills by watching film and giving written and verbal feedback
- Instruct and inform 40-60 participants on the rules of the sport prior to the start of games.
- Observe games closely to detect rule violations and take appropriate action when necessary.
- Attend meetings for training purposes with 90 officials in order to train and develop their knowledge.
Assistant Girls Freshman Basketball Coach
Fishers High School
Fishers, IN
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Develop and implement practice plans, game strategies, and drills for a team of 10 freshman female athletes.
- Assisted head coach in organizing practice plans and game plans.
- Create a positive learning environment that encourages respect among teammates while fostering an atmosphere for good sporting behavior.
- Motivate players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provide feedback on individual performances after each practice session or game.
Camp Counselor
Camp Tecumseh
Brookston, IN
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Leader for a group of 7 campers ranging from ages 10-12 years old.
- Encourage camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Establish and build relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Help campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Facilitate group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Minor in Art and Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Affiliations
- Purdue College Mentors for Kids - Mentor
- Purdue Art Club - Member
- Battle Ground Elementary - Student Volunteer
- Lafayette Urban Ministry Daycare - Supervisor
- Fishers Girls Youth Basketball Camp - Camp Counselor
Timeline
Basketball Head Official
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01.2024 - Current
Intramural Sports Supervisor
Purdue University Recreation and Wellness
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Girls Freshman Basketball Coach
Fishers High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Tecumseh
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Minor in Art and Design
Purdue University