Ryan A. Smith
Sugarloaf
Summary
Results-driven program executive with a track record of developing and implementing successful community initiatives, generating significant annual funding. Expert in leading diverse teams and coordinating large-scale events, fostering collaboration and enhancing community relationships.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Executive
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
Wilkes-Barre
03.2006 - Current
- Oversee the operation and programing for the Center’s four departments; Aquatics, Athletic, Program, and 24-hour Childcare Center.
- Supervisor of a 30-member full-time day, evening, overnight childcare staff and approximately fifty part-time staff including childcounselors, instructors, certified lifeguards, maintenance workers, and secretaries.
- Directly responsible for public relations and community outreach with such groups as parents, community associations, and fellow agencies to support programming efforts.
- Coordinate, schedule, and direct all events at two on site gymnasiums. Events currently take place during the day at night and weekends throughout the year. The gymnasiums are utilized upwards of 300 days a year.
- Alongside the Executive Director I’m directly responsible for maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities including the gymnasiums, outdoor park and playgrounds, swimming pool, and childcare rooms.
- Responsible for the logistics behind transporting 100+ students to and from 11 elementary/middle schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area, Hanover Area and Wyoming Valley West School Districts.
- Developed, implemented and currently oversee a Drop-In Center in collaborative partnership with Luzerne County Mental Health and Developmental Services. This has an annual impact of $76k.
- Developed, implemented and currently oversee a Planned/Emergency Respite Program in collaborative partnership with Luzerne County Mental Health and Developmental Services. This has an annual impact of $25k.
- Tournament Director for Annual Holiday High School Basketball Tournament. Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Divisions.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Greater Nanticoke Area School District
Nanticoke
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Provided direct instruction, training, and technique development for Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers.
- Assisted in play-calling and game strategy development.
- Analyzed opposing team film to create a detailed scouting report.
Athletic Director
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
Wilkes-Barre
11.1997 - 03.2006
- Was responsible for developing, planning, hiring staff, scheduling, marketing, and evaluating the entire recreational programming for the agency.
- Oversaw the largest year-round basketball program in Northeast Pennsylvania. Age 5 through adult.
- Director and Head Instructor of Physical Education for 3 local Catholic and Private Schools.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities including the gymnasiums, outdoor park and playgrounds, and childcare rooms.
Program Coordinator
To Rise Above Juvenile Probation Program
Wilkes-Barre
11.1997 - 05.2000
- Supervisor of an eight-member part-time staff made up juvenile probation officers and social workers.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling initiative activities, group discussions, community service projects, parent sessions, and swimming and athletic activities.
- Evaluated each child’s behavior and participation following each session.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education, Management
State University of New York College at Cortland
Cortland, New York05-1997
Skills
- Program management
- Event coordination
- Public relations
- Staff supervision
- Budget oversight
- Community outreach
- Logistics planning
- Staff training
- Income generation
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Employee scheduling
- Facility management
- Leadership/communication skills
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
References
Available upon request
Committees
- CYC Marchmadness Event Planning Committee
- CYC Golf Tournament Committee
- CYC Athletic Council
- Wyoming Valley Athletic Association
- Project Launch/System of Care Child Wellness Council
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Greater Nanticoke Area School District
07.2010 - 11.2013
Program Executive
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
03.2006 - Current
Athletic Director
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
11.1997 - 03.2006
Program Coordinator
To Rise Above Juvenile Probation Program
11.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education, Management
State University of New York College at Cortland