Zakaria Berkane
Director Of Athletic Operation
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Athletic Ops director, knowledgeable in building/overseeing youth sports programs. Specialized in developing skilled elite players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Offering 8 years of experience in sports, from coaching to managing operations and performing administrative responsibilities, with Multilingual proficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Athletic Operation
KP for kids
New York, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Designed business plan in collaboration with existing partner to expand and introduce the program to more NYC schools
- Recruited trained and supervised volunteer and employee staff including ongoing training focusing on advocacy youth development and crisis intervention
- Plan and coach sports classes.
Traveling Operation Intern
AJGA
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Overseeing several junior golf tournaments across the country
- Finance Captain, in charge of a quarter million dollars in tournament expenses
- Serving as a rule’s official during tournament day
- Networking with participants, while developing relationships, receiving feedback, and identifying new leads for future events.
North African Basketball Camp Coach
Bucket & A Dream / American Embassy
Algiers, Africa
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Bringing American basketball coaching style to Africa
- Helping select high School players to obtain scholarships to the US
Lead Basketball Coach
Mo’ Motion
New York, NY
10.2014 - Current
- Responsible for teaching elite basketball techniques and improve conditioning and overall performance
- Collaborate with other coaches to learn and implement Mo Motion’s coaching style, share coaching techniques and address team issues
- Player assessment and designing work out plans accordingly
Physical Education teacher
Rodeph Sholom School
New York, NY
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsibility to teach skills that students will need to participate in physical activity outside of the physical education class and skills they will need for a lifetime of physical activity
- Leading/Assisting PE classes, keeping students engaged and make sure to deliver all the unit’s goals, in an interesting and fun way
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Activity Specialist/PE teacher
ALT school/McBurney YMCA
New York, NY
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Lesson planning and delivering instruction to a physical education class with an emphasis on achieving social and life skills through physical activities and team building
- Use team sports to create a sense of unity among the students while promoting an individual competitive desire to improve skills
- Encourage the importance of a healthy lifestyle to students through physical activities.
Facilities and Equipment Manager
Mo’ Motion
New York, NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Oversees the coordination of day-to-day sports activities and the maintenance of sports facilities
- Oversees and coordinates all game day equipment preparations and setup for games
- Ensures that all uniforms and related apparel and equipment are maintained in a clean and serviceable condition
- Gym managing
Professional Basketball Player
Olympic Batna, Algerian Basketball Championship
Batna, Batna
09.2006 - 07.2012
- Competing in the ABC Super Division
- Strategically researched and studied various materials to understand opponents and competitive advantages.
- Met all eligibility requirements consistently as well-rounded and active player and athlete.
- Helped team maintain position in the ABC Super Division for 6 years.
- Managed full-time sports career while simultaneously finishing undergraduate studies.
Education
Master of Science - MS in Sports Administration-Business
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 10.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
University of Biskra
BiskraBachelor of Science - Sports Science
University of Biskra
BiskraAssociate of Arts - Media And Communication Sciences
University of Batna
BatnaSkills
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Algerian College Basketball National finalist 2010-2012
- Karate Algerian national and state champion 2001-2003,2005,2007-2009. New York Karate open 2018 runnerup.
Timeline
Traveling Operation Intern
AJGA
03.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Athletic Operation
KP for kids
03.2021 - Current
Master of Science - MS in Sports Administration-Business
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
10.2020 - 08.2021
Physical Education teacher
Rodeph Sholom School
09.2018 - 03.2019
North African Basketball Camp Coach
Bucket & A Dream / American Embassy
08.2018 - 08.2018
Activity Specialist/PE teacher
ALT school/McBurney YMCA
11.2017 - 06.2019
Facilities and Equipment Manager
Mo’ Motion
09.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Basketball Coach
Mo’ Motion
10.2014 - Current
Professional Basketball Player
Olympic Batna, Algerian Basketball Championship
09.2006 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
University of Biskra
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
University of Biskra
Associate of Arts - Media And Communication Sciences
University of Batna
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