Sid Durant
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Engaging Athletic Director with a background coordinating student eligibility, recruiting coaches and setting up transportation to sporting events. Passionate professional with exemplary talents in preparing the annual budget for the athletic program and ensuring that coaches adhere to all regulations, policies and laws. Offering exemplary written and verbal communication, time management and collaboration skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy
06.2022 - Current
- Organized successful sporting events such as tournaments, meets, and league games that showcased athletes'' talents and achievements.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Negotiated equipment contracts, resulting in cost savings for the athletic department without compromising quality.
- Boosted fundraising efforts for athletic department through targeted campaigns and community partnerships.
Athletic Director
Park Century School
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of the school's athletic and physical education programs
- Physical education instruction for 2nd - 8th graders
- Foster an encouraging and supportive class environment where students of all abilities can participate with success and develop confidence
- Collaborate with the OT department to create a differentiated program to meet the needs and abilities of all levels in athletics
- Coordinate class and team schedules including instructional schedule, league schedules, team transportation, summer programs, officiating
- Represent the school in various leagues and athletic associations, including Coastal Canyon
- League and FIYA
- Oversee management and scheduling of leasing gym facilities to outside schools and organizations generating over $50,000 annually for the school
- Hire and evaluate coaches and assistant PE teachers
- Coach athletic teams including flag football, basketball, volleyball, and track & field
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student development and progress
- Work directly with Head of School to plan an effective annual sports budget
- Provide guidance to athletic staff on coaching, teaching methodologies and game management
- Developed and directed summer day camp for elementary and middle school students
Pandemic Coordinator
COVID-19
01.1998 - 01.2013
- Overseeing planning and implementation of mitigation strategies
Physical Education Teacher
Park Century School, Culver City
01.1996 - 01.2003
Intramural Coordinator
San Diego State University
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Scheduled all intramural sports events, adult leagues and activities at
- Coordinated with university facilities management to access gymnasiums and grass fields
- Officiated basketball, flag football, and softball
- Recruited, hired, and assigned student referees for all intramural sports
- Coordinated with campus police for event security.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08.1996
Skills
- Strong communication skills: Frequent meetings and discussions with faculty, administration, board members, prospective families, and parent body
- Technology / Computer: Google Platform: Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Planner, Calendar, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Taught daily PE classes live via zoom
- Social Emotional Learning: Trained in circle council through Circle Ways Advisor for 8th graders through school advisory program
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion training: Participation in multiple workshops through Single Story
- Chaperone for field trips and class retreats: Catalina Island, Marine Institute, WOLF Camp, Astro Camp, Heal the Bay beach clean-ups
- California Basketball Officials Association: Varsity Basketball referee for boys and girls
- Athletic build: Capable of heavy lifting, stamina, outdoor exposure
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Athletic Director
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy
06.2022 - Current
Athletic Director
Park Century School
01.2003 - 01.2022
Pandemic Coordinator
COVID-19
01.1998 - 01.2013
Physical Education Teacher
Park Century School, Culver City
01.1996 - 01.2003
Intramural Coordinator
San Diego State University
01.1994 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
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