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Thomas Dodson

TX

Summary

Skilled in leading recreation operations with background in managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality recreational experiences. Possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, ensuring smooth operation of events and activities. Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement strategies that enhance customer satisfaction and engagement. Made significant contributions to improving operational efficiency and increasing event attendance through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Athletic Director

Greenville Christian Academy
Greenville, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Co-created innovative school guidelines alongside other administrators.
  • Create programs and policies for all school athletics.
  • Maintain and dedicate the athletic budget
  • Cooperating with the Board and Head of School in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
  • All athletic finances, including stipends and purchases. Athletic budgeting and purchases.
  • Uniform rotation schedule – priority and purchasing.
    TEAMS/Programs:
  • ALL Athletic programs/Teams
  • Scheduling ALL athletic teams.
  • Scheduling officials for ALL home athletic events / tournaments.
  • Supervision at all home athletic events or getting it covered.
  • Supervision / Evaluation of ALL coaches / ALL levels.
  • Overseeing set-up / clean-up of all home events.
    Communications: Oversee Athletic Department Communications
  • Keep parents informed of changes or communications
  • Oversee and support communication platform for athletics - BAND
  • Keeping a positive relationship between athletics and faculty
  • Providing information to Office Administrative Assistant for website updates and information
  • Providing correct trip directions for away game
  • Scores being reported to the newspaper
  • Answering to, and communicating with, the Head of School
  • Dealing with Parent / Student concerns - Utilize the Matthew 18 Principle in conflict resolution.
  • Developing and implementing a Coaching Handbook and a Parent/Athlete Handbook.
    Coaching Staff: Hiring, Training and Support
  • Getting / keeping coaches certified.
  • All things TAPPS – athletics.
  • Scheduling / hosting athletic training seminar.
  • Securing ALL coaches / ALL levels / ALL sports.
    Facilities
  • Working with Facilities Manager to secure maintenance of ALL athletic fields / facilities.
  • ALL athletic equipment.
  • General cleanliness of the gymnasium.
  • Scheduling transportation for all athletic trips.
  • Facilities will assist in scheduling buses for travel ( Facilities will maintain buses)
  • Working with the Booster team to secure event workers.
    Fundraising
  • Participating in and helping coordinate ALL athletic / school fundraisers.
    Administrative Assistant:
    Designate responsibilities to an administrative assistant provided for 5 hours per week

Athletic Director

Saint Philip Saint Augustine Catholic Academy
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Coordinating schedules for athletic teams
  • Manage coaches and teams
  • Physical education teacher for Kinder - 8th grade students.
  • Enforced academic eligibility and compliance standards for all student-athletes according to governing bodies.

Coach

Southern Methodist College
Dallas, Texas
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Teaching basketball skills
  • Basketball training.
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify areas of improvement for individuals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2012

Skills

  • Academic support
  • Student-athlete welfare
  • Game management
  • Coordination of facilities
  • Athletic program development
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Budgeting skills
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Facility management
  • Leadership skills
  • Program development

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • AED certified
  • First aid certified

Timeline

Athletic Director

Greenville Christian Academy
09.2024 - Current

Athletic Director

Saint Philip Saint Augustine Catholic Academy
08.2021 - 09.2024

Coach

Southern Methodist College
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • CPR certified
  • AED certified
  • First aid certified

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration

Texas State University
Thomas Dodson