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Walter Mason

Joliet,IL

Summary

Proactive Assistant with extensive experience in time management and team collaboration. Skilled in computer applications and known for being a fast learner, consistently contributing to efficient operations. Bringing strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting team success and productivity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Basketball Assistant Coach

Burr Ridge Middle School
2019.10 - Current
  • Promoted good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes both on and off the court.
  • Facilitated pre-game preparations including warm-ups, stretching routines, reviewing game strategies as well as post-game debriefs analyzing areas of improvement needed.
  • Maintained a safe and encouraging environment for all athletes during practices and games.
  • Assisted head coach in developing game strategies for optimal team success.
  • Developed physical conditioning programs tailored towards enhancing strength, speed, and endurance of youth athletes while minimizing injury risk.
  • Supported the head coach with administrative tasks such as tracking player progress, maintaining records, and organizing practice schedules.
  • Contributed to the successful recruitment of talented players by attending local youth basketball competitions and events.
  • Improved player performance by implementing effective training drills and exercises.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of end-of-season awards ceremonies – celebrating individual accomplishments as well as team successes throughout the season.
  • Built strong relationships with players, parents, and school staff to foster a supportive athletic community.
  • Collaborated with athletic trainers to address any player injuries or develop preventative care strategies – ensuring the health and well-being of all athletes remained a top priority.
  • Enhanced teamwork and collaboration among players through focused group activities and exercises.
  • Utilized video analysis software to review gameplay footage with athletes – identifying specific areas for skill development or strategic adjustments moving forward in the season.
  • Provided individualized coaching and mentoring to athletes, resulting in improved skills and confidence levels.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with each player individually – addressing personal goals or concerns related to their role on the team or overall basketball experience.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Assistant

University Football Team
2022.01 - 2024.05
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
  • Contributed to project success, coordinating logistics and resources for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Improved organizational culture by planning and executing engaging team-building events.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Hard Worker

Timeline

Assistant

University Football Team
2022.01 - 2024.05

Youth Basketball Assistant Coach

Burr Ridge Middle School
2019.10 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Illinois State University
Walter Mason