Xavier Tolbert
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Program Director with 10 years in youth development and camp management. Led staff hiring and training to cultivate inclusive environments. Developed community partnerships and implemented safety protocols to enhance program delivery. Expertise in curriculum development and team dynamics, focused on driving impactful programs in a camp setting.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of King County
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Area Director and Operations Director to develop and sustain key community and school partnerships, strengthening program support.
- Coach and train staff in the areas of program development and youth development principles.
- Foster collaboration among team members, enhancing program outcomes.
- Provided visible leadership at the Club, maintaining regular contact with staff, members, and families to support program engagement.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for staff, youth, families and community members.
- Ensure staff are trained and practicing BGCKC policies and procedures.
- Ensure a clean, safe and well-managed program space.
- Hire staff based on budget and staff ratio needs for your program.
- Opportunity to collaborate and partner on appropriate committees and task forces.
Outdoor Programs Coordinator
African Community Housing and Development
SeaTac, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct instruction in career exploration, college navigation, soft skills, job readiness, career-specific hard skills, and life skills.
- Develop curriculum material to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provide direct instruction in some or all of the following depending upon need: career exploration, college navigation, soft skills, job readiness, career-specific hard skills, and life skills.
- Create activities and workshops that foster parental involvement in student education.
- Responsible for supporting, advancing, and contributing to a DEI framework.
- Collaborate with students, staff, and managers to implement student-centered initiatives that support holistic development.
- Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations.
Program Director
Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
Lake Wales, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Implement engaging activities for campers to enhance enjoyment and learning.
- Evaluated program delivery effectiveness of staff, while ensuring quality and alignment with camp objectives.
- Evaluated program delivery effectiveness of staff, ensuring quality and alignment with camp objectives.
- Evaluating the success of the program and the development of the campers' abilities and skills in various program activities.
- Coordinate all camp program and campfire activities with other staff.
- Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.
- Assist in the implementation of staff training.
- Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
- Ensure that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.
- Supervise and evaluate department heads and program coordinators to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities.
- Provide feedback and guidance to program specialists.
- Provide recommendations and concerns to the camp director regarding program staff performances.
- Develop and implement schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.
- Create camper and group program and activity schedules.
- Develop and supervise staff schedules for programs and activities.
- Collected and analyzed records to report on camp program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Site Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Round Rock, TX
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Creating curriculum, mentoring staff, Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance collaboration., Identified and resolved challenges through effective problem-solving techniques. and managing multiple priorities
- Developed curriculum and mentored staff while fostering relationships, solving problems, and managing multiple priorities
- Organized activities for staff and children to enhance engagement and learning.
- Assessed staff performance through regular evaluations to ensure quality standards.
- Maintained a safe environment by implementing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Envirommental Ed instructor
Fairview lake YMCA
Newton, NJ
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Lead camp like activities: archery, boating, climbing wall, lead hikes, team building, campfire programs, science classes, and seasonally appropriate activities.
- Have lessons prepared for all classes assigned, which communicate accurate knowledge of the subject area to participants.
- Facilitated opportunities for individual participants to succeed during activities.
- Facilitated opportunities for each participant to achieve success during activities.
- Delivered excellent customer service, receiving positive remarks on guest surveys.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner including wearing provided staff shirts, nametag, and being responsive and helpful with guest questions.
- Demonstrates cooperation, support and flexibility toward fellow staff, programs, and the goals and philosophies of the Fairview Lake YMCA Camps.
- Set up and cleaned camp areas for group activities, ensuring readiness and safety. of camp areas for group needs: including mopping, carrying wood, moving tables, and litter sweeps.
- Provide dining hall facilitation for visiting groups.
- Set-up and clean-up of camp areas for group needs: include mopping, carrying wood, moving tables, and litter sweeps.
Minisink Unit leader 2 summers
Fairview lake ymca
Newton, NJ
05.2018 - 08.2019
- To encourage the child to set new goals as well as to achieve established ones and encourage the child to make independent decisions and to act on them without parental guidance or support.
- Supervised, trained, and motivated campers and CITs, enhancing relationships and program activity engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance teamwork and communication at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps.
- Reviewed concerns, priorities, and progress with supervisor to address problems and provide comprehensive reports.
Business Manager/Pottery Coordinator
Sienna Ranch
Lafayette, CA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Instructed students in nature education
- Taught up to six weekly class blocks during the school year and additional classes and activities.
- Facilitated one overnight program annually, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences
- Teach morning and afternoon camps in our summer and holiday camp programs
- During the school year taught up to six Nature Program classes and two specialty Pottery classes per week, as well as field trips and other classes as assigned
- Led one overnight program annually for student engagement
- Conducted training sessions for Nature Program instructors on Pottery projects, safety protocols, and effective classroom management
- Cross-trained on all primary Office Manager duties including registration, answering phone and in-person questions, updating website, collecting payments, leading site tours, printing rosters, etc
- Performed Office Manager duties for 2-6 hours during the school year and over holiday and summer camps.
Assistant Outdoor Education Leader
Outdoor education center
Trinity, TX
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Utilized the lake, forest, stream, and farm to provide hands-on, experiential, multidisciplinary activities that engaged students with nature.
- Engaged students with nature at lake, forest, stream, and farm. to provide hands-on, experiential, multidisciplinary activities that engaged students with nature.
- Led outdoor education programs for students at an outdoor education center.
- Facilitated group activities using trails, campsites, and nature study areas.
- Organized and led group activities in outdoor settings. using trails, campsites, and nature study areas.
Head Counselor
Camp Ondessonk
Ozark, IL
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated Summer Staff Leadership Training and Summer Staff Orientation in collaboration with Camping Services Director.
- Supported Lits through group and individual coaching sessions to enhance leadership skills.
- Assist in leading weekly Leadership Staff meetings.
- Supervised campers during staff shortages to ensure safety and engagement.
- Met weekly with Unit Leaders to discuss unit progress and provide targeted feedback.
- Support compliance with American Camp Association accreditation standards.
- Assist Camp Registrar with the distribution of weekly unit lists.
Outdoor Education staff / Summer Counselor
Camp Ondessonk
Ozark, IL
06.2009 - 08.2015
- Led outdoor education programs through hikes and challenge courses, fostering teamwork and resilience.
- Led outdoor education activities through various hikes and challenge courses.
- Assisted in constructing four-element high challenge course at Camp Ondessonk.
- Assisted with care of 70+ horses at Ondessonk stables, performing grooming, feeding, and satellite management.
- Traveled to multiple cities throughout Illinois to talk to children about camp ondessonk, over 50 schools and over 500 children.
- Oversaw 7 staff and 40 campers weekly over 12 weeks, ensuring a safe and engaging camp experience.
Education
Education (Bachelors degree) -
Highline Community College
Tukwila, WABachelors degree - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 08.2012 - 05.2016
High school -
Mt Carmel
Chicago, ILSkills
- Supervising experience
- Student assessment
- After-school program experience
- Instructional materials development
- Montessori
- Educational compliance and regulation understanding
- Management
- Team development
- Budget management
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Public Speaking
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- First aid
- Classroom management
- Risk Management
- Recruiting
- SharePoint
- Child activity planning
- Child behavior management
- Empathetic communication
- Grammar instruction
- Early childhood education center experience
- Office Management
- Data collection
- Program evaluation (curriculum development processes)
- Public relations
- Community engagement
- Financial management
- Cultural diversity engagement
- Communication skills
- Asset management
- Program management
- Microsoft Office
- Budgeting
- Student experience
- Staff development
- Working with middle schoolers
- Problem-based learning
- Staffing management
- Social services budgeting
- Overseeing training
- Family engagement
- Early childhood education
- Academic program development
- Classroom experience
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Emergency management
- Classroom Teaching
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Data management
- Experience with children
- Education personnel management
- Team management
- Teaching
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Collaborative education planning
- Camp
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Engaging lesson design
- Time management
- Program development
- School culture development
- Educational technology integration
- Database management
- Lesson planning
- Outdoor work
- Presentation Skills
- Childcare
- Program administration
- Experiential education
- Training & development
- First aid certification
- Negotiation
- Educational material preparation
- Curriculum Development
- Writing instruction
- Hiring
- Record management
- Conflict management
- Computer skills
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
First Aid CPR AED, cpr instructor, September 2024 to September 2026, Wilderness First Responder Certification, January 2024 to January 2026, Driver's License, CPR Certification, Basic First Aid certificate, Any valid issuer for CA, Food Handler Certification, AED Certification
Timeline
Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of King County
08.2024 - Current
Outdoor Programs Coordinator
African Community Housing and Development
01.2023 - Current
Program Director
Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
04.2022 - Current
Site Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Williamson County
08.2020 - 11.2020
Envirommental Ed instructor
Fairview lake YMCA
09.2019 - 08.2020
Business Manager/Pottery Coordinator
Sienna Ranch
08.2018 - 05.2019
Minisink Unit leader 2 summers
Fairview lake ymca
05.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Outdoor Education Leader
Outdoor education center
11.2016 - 05.2018
Head Counselor
Camp Ondessonk
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelors degree - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
08.2012 - 05.2016
Outdoor Education staff / Summer Counselor
Camp Ondessonk
06.2009 - 08.2015
Education (Bachelors degree) -
Highline Community College
High school -
Mt Carmel