TRINITY WATKINS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hands-on youth development professional combining cheer coaching, camp leadership, and athletic experience. Brings strengths in activity planning, participant supervision, routine preparation, and communication with children, families, and staff to support safe, organized, and engaging programs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sideline/Competitive Cheerleading Coach
CVLCC High school
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- - Developed athletes' skills in motions, jumps, stunts, and tumbling to enhance overall performance.
- - Choreographed sideline routines for pep rallies and competition performances.
- - Oversaw cheer program operations for school athletics and community events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
- - Supervised safe stunt execution and corrected technique during rehearsals.
- - Recruited, evaluated, and assigned student cheerleaders to teams.
- - Mentored athletes in teamwork, discipline, and school spirit.
- - Tracked academic performance for squad members to uphold eligibility requirements and promote student success.
Camp Counselor
LKW STEM Foundation
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise and engage children while maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
- Lead activities that encourage teamwork, participation, confidence, creativity, and positive peer interaction.
- Facilitated summer camps, weekday workshops, and youth activities to enhance children's engagement and learning.
- Engaged children in structured summer camp, educational, and youth-development activities.
- Created a supportive environment for children to thrive, encouraging comfort and growth in summer camp settings.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and fellow staff members.
- Adapt activities and communication to different ages, personalities, abilities, and experience levels.
Competitive cheerleader
Many All star gyms
01.2018 - Current
- Nearly 15 years of continuous competitive cheerleading experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in competitive routines, stunting, tumbling, jumps, dance, motions, choreography, and performance, contributing to overall team success.
- Competed at various levels, showcasing skills from youth through college.
- Performed cheerleading routines at high school games and continued to compete at Southwestern College, enhancing team spirit and audience engagement.
- Experienced as both an athlete and coach, providing a strong understanding of what young athletes need from their coaches.
Competitive Cheer Coach
Morse High School
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Coached and developed athletes on a competitive high school cheer team.
- Prepared athletes for competitions, performances, and school events through targeted coaching and practice.
- Taught cheerleading fundamentals, stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, dance, and performance skills.
- Assisted with choreography and coordinated routines, practices, and overall team preparation to enhance performance readiness.
- Worked with athletes of different experience and skill levels to improve individual technique.
- Fostered teamwork among athletes through collaborative exercises and group activities., discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, and accountability among athletes.
- Created a supportive and positive environment for athletes while maintaining high standards.
STEM Camp Counselor
Hands in Technology
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Coordinated supervision, activity setup, and educational programming for youth participants, ensuring safe and enriching experiences.
- Facilitated structured daily activities for children during camp and educational programs, enhancing engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with counselors to support children's activities to deliver engaging, supportive experiences for children.
- Cultivated a positive group environment that fostered participation, teamwork, and confidence among children.
- Built communication, leadership, and youth-development skills through direct work with children.
Cheer Coach
Skyline Tigers Pop Warner
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coached youth athletes in cheerleading fundamentals and team routines, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Taught motions, jumps, dance, stunting, cheers, and performance techniques.
- Prepared athletes for games, performances, and competitions.
- Developed athletes' confidence, discipline, teamwork, and athletic ability through targeted training and support.
- Cultivated a positive and encouraging practice environment, enhancing team morale and performance readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Southwestern College
San Diego County, CA05-2024
Skills
- Performance preparation
- Practice planning
- Athlete development
- Positive coaching
- Activity Working with youth
- Youth supervision
- Child engagement
- Team building
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Leadership
- Positive reinforcement
- Performance preparation
Personal Information
Title: Education Support | Youth Programs | Camp Counselor | Cheer Coach
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Nearly 15 years of competitive cheerleading experience
- 4+ years of coaching experience
- Experience coaching both youth and high school athletes
- Experience working with children since 2018
- Current competitive cheer athlete
- Experienced working with athletes and children across multiple age groups and skill levels
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Concussion in Sports Certified
Timeline
Sideline/Competitive Cheerleading Coach
CVLCC High school
01.2025 - Current
Competitive Cheer Coach
Morse High School
01.2022 - 01.2025
Cheer Coach
Skyline Tigers Pop Warner
01.2022 - 01.2023
Camp Counselor
LKW STEM Foundation
01.2019 - Current
Competitive cheerleader
Many All star gyms
01.2018 - Current
STEM Camp Counselor
Hands in Technology
01.2018 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Business Management
Southwestern College