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Wilfredo B. Rivera

Wilfredo B. Rivera

New York,NY

Summary

Results-driven athletics operations and facilities professional with over a decade of experience in event management, facility maintenance, and student-athlete development across collegiate, charter school, and community-based programs. Proven success in leading game-day operations, managing capital equipment and facility upkeep, collaborating with university departments, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and institutional policies. Recognized for building efficient systems, mentoring staff, and creating safe, organized, and inclusive environments that support athletic excellence and holistic student growth. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School/ Travel Basketball Coach

Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and led structured basketball practices, conditioning drills, and competitive gameplay strategies for middle and/or high school student-athletes across a high-performing charter school network.
  • Developed student-athletes holistically by fostering academic accountability, leadership, and character alongside athletic excellence.
  • Collaborated with school staff and families to monitor scholar-athlete academic progress, behavior, and wellness, ensuring a balanced student experience.
  • Led team to multiple league and tournament victories, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Mentored athletes with aspirations to play at the collegiate level; supported recruitment and placement processes as needed.
  • Conducted film review sessions and performance evaluations to provide personalized coaching and growth feedback.
  • Participated in professional development and contributed to coaching clinics within the Success Academy Athletics program.
  • Maintained a safe, inclusive, and motivational team environment consistent with the mission and values of Success Academy.

Youth Coordinator

Hoops in The Sun
04.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated youth divisions for one of New York City's premier summer basketball tournaments at Orchard Beach, serving hundreds of young athletes annually.
  • Organized team registration, scheduling, and logistics for multiple age groups, ensuring smooth tournament operations from start to finish.
  • Developed and implemented youth engagement strategies to foster participation, sportsmanship, and community involvement.
  • Served as a liaison between players, parents, coaches, and event organizers, maintaining clear communication and resolving on-site concerns promptly.

Facility & Events Coordinator

Pratt Institute
10.2016 - 05.2022
  • Ensures a high-quality experience at the ARC through day-to-day operations, internal and external events, game-day operations, equipment upkeep and maintenance, and customer service.
  • Properly and adequately assess the ARC's needs for improvement in relation to the Pratt Community and student-body.
  • Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and inventory of all varsity team equipment including uniforms, game, and practice balls, etc.
  • Serve as an internal acting liaison for facility maintenance, upkeep, and improvement with Campus Facility Department - includes custodial services, campus grounds, and Campus Public Safety.
  • Maintain all records of purchases and maintenance of equipment and coordinate routine repair of operating and competitive equipment within the facility.
  • Manage fleet of Department-owned transportation vans (i.e., repairs, inspections, etc.).
  • Serves as direct supervisor that helps with hiring, training, evaluating, and professional development of student-employees, student-leaders, and part-time employees in various areas of operations and in use of operating various equipment.
  • Create and implement new models of protocols, strategies, policies, and practices for customer service, efficient athletic experiences, and overall work environment.
  • Assist in emergency management and protocol for Athletics and Recreation.
  • Provide onsite event supervision and serves as a direct contact for external events.
  • Maintain Needed Safety Certifications (AED, First Aid, etc.)

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Pratt Institute
10.2016 - 05.2022
  • Direct the Women's basketball program by coordinating and completing the following: recruitment and retention of student-athletes, practice sessions, contest preparation, contest management and administrative duties.
  • Recruit and retain student athletes that can meet Pratt’s academic admissions standards and sustain or enhance the competitiveness of the program.
  • Work to support the academic success of student-athletes and to monitor their academic performance.
  • Submit and manage team roster in accordance with Department of Athletics and Recreation regulations.
  • Collaborate with athletic training staff for documentation and appropriate care of injuries.
  • Keep abreast of the NCAA, conference and departmental rules and regulations and attend the required departmental meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the NCAA and Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
  • Develop specific duties for the assistant coach that aid in the overall success of the program, ensure that they adhere to their established performance program and evaluate their performance at the conclusion of the season or year.
  • Complete administrative duties within deadlines established by the Director of Athletics and Recreation, including pre-trip and post-trip meal, hotel and transportation arrangements and receipting for both team and recruitment travel, monthly assessment data.
  • Consult and assist the Director of Athletics and Recreation in department and team fundraising activities.
  • Submit an annual budget within deadline established by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Stock Associate

Adidas Sport Performance
11.2014 - 01.2019
  • Contributes to the achievements of Store KPI targets by building an emotional connection with customers and living the Brand Values
  • The core expectations include utilizing expertise and experience to; serve and sell to customers and achieving operational excellence, flawlessly execute store operations when responsible for product flow to and from sales floor and/or cashier procedures
  • Is aware of store and individual targets and actively works to meet or exceed these by using all resources available within the store
  • Complies with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment
  • Collaborates productively and respectfully with team members to meet or exceed store goals
  • Communicates a desire for ongoing learning and welcomes all available opportunities to increase individual and store performance
  • Makes themselves available to support other team members when needed
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations and boosts sales and Brand experience by using appropriate element the adidas customer service model
  • Create an emotional connection with every customer by being a passionate and enthusiastic adidas Brand ambassador
  • Proactively seeks and incorporates basic core and seasonal product knowledge into own service approach within assigned store zone(s)
  • Maintain an appealing, easy-to-shop environment for customer by consistently executing visual merchandising and housekeeping standards
  • Minimize loss by actively maintaining sales floor awareness while serving customers
  • Completes sales transactions quickly and accurately while adhering to cash protection procedures
  • Uses selling expertise to maximize opportunities at the cash desk to create add-on sales and build customer loyalty
  • Handles returns, refunds and exchanges and uses these as an opportunity to reinforce and enhance the customer experience
  • Ensures the product offer in the store is made available to customers by assisting with deliveries and replenishing the sales floor
  • Uses retail and customer expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor
  • Ensures adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintains this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity

Sports and Leadership Specialist

Sports and Arts in School Foundations
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Organize and lead physical activity programming at their site, ensuring the safety of all program participants
  • Motivate students to be active on a daily basis
  • Ensure daily activity lesson plans and projects are structured, age-appropriate, and have clear learning goals based on the provided sports and physical activity guide
  • Maintain communication with the Program Director and Center for Sports and Wellness regarding the calendar of programs, leagues, tournaments and special events
  • Motivate students to participate in organization-wide sports activities
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in non-traditional activities such as fencing, hockey, team handball and martial arts
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities, and demonstrate proper use of materials and equipment
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of equipment
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
  • Prepare facilities for group activities
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other students, explaining rules, and encouraging participation
  • Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing the desired results
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Promote and ensure the progressive development of student skills
  • Promotes positive character development in all youth

Basketball Coach

Five Star Basketball
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Coached and developed high school athletes in fundamental and advanced basketball skills during intensive multi-day training sessions.
  • Designed and led drills focused on shooting, ball handling, defense, and game IQ to improve athlete performance.
  • Provided individual feedback and mentorship to campers, promoting both athletic growth and personal discipline.
  • Collaborated with a team of experienced coaches to organize scrimmages, skill challenges, and player evaluations.
  • Uphold Five-Star’s legacy of excellence by maintaining high energy, professionalism, and a growth-oriented environment.

Student Manager of Womens Basketball Team

Adelphi University
09.2012 - 05.2014
  • Description Day-to-day operations of the basketball teams
  • Daily pick-up and return of basketball practice equipment and uniforms
  • Game day operations, including set-up and take down of equipment
  • Game day team uniform pick-up, dispersal and return
  • General maintenance of basketball team equipment
  • Practice/Game day filming
  • Maintain equipment inventory of all basketball uniforms and equipment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Coordinated the entire Adelphi Women's Basketball Adult League

Group Leader /Basketball Coach

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
06.2007 - 08.2013
  • Led daily programming and supervised a cohort of 20+ youth, ensuring a safe, engaging, and structured environment.
  • Designed and implemented basketball training sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Organized and coached youth basketball games and tournaments, fostering competitive spirit and character building.
  • Built strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support academic, social, and athletic development.
  • Promoted positive behavior, accountability, and confidence through consistent mentorship and individualized support.
  • Mentored youth through the "Passport to Manhood Program"

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2014

Associate in Science (AS) - Sports Management and Recreation

Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY
05.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Coordinating events
  • Proficient in Google Docs
  • Fitness program development
  • Athletic coaching
  • Effective fundraising initiatives
  • Software integration expertise
  • Video production
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Fitness coaching
  • Academic tutoring
  • Talent acquisition
  • Video production editing
  • Financial planning
  • Instructional expertise
  • Media relations

Certification

  • Driver's License May 2025 to January 2033
  • First Aid Certification November 2024 to November 2026
  • AED Certification July 2024 to July 2026
  • CPR Certification July 2024 to July 2026

Timeline

High School/ Travel Basketball Coach

Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2022 - Current

Youth Coordinator

Hoops in The Sun
04.2020 - Current

Facility & Events Coordinator

Pratt Institute
10.2016 - 05.2022

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Pratt Institute
10.2016 - 05.2022

Stock Associate

Adidas Sport Performance
11.2014 - 01.2019

Sports and Leadership Specialist

Sports and Arts in School Foundations
07.2014 - 10.2016

Basketball Coach

Five Star Basketball
07.2014 - 07.2015

Student Manager of Womens Basketball Team

Adelphi University
09.2012 - 05.2014

Group Leader /Basketball Coach

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
06.2007 - 08.2013

Associate in Science (AS) - Sports Management and Recreation

Herkimer County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Adelphi University

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