Zakary Batcher
Shakopee
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in athletics and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Supervisor - Athletics
City of Chaska
05.2019 - Current
- Design, develop, organize, promote and implement athletic program offerings for youth and adults
- Supervise Gymnastics and Preschool Sports Coordinator positions, as well as all part-time employees and volunteers involved in youth and adult athletic programs
- Create and monitor budgets
- Manage field reservations for department and outside groups
- Act as department liaison with local associations regarding athletic programs
- Partners with contracted instructors and local coaches to provide youth sports camp opportunities
- Partner with program vendors, equipment suppliers, service providers and staff to manage programs
- Create, publish, and enforce athletic league rules and policies and participates in conflict resolution and problem solving between teams/players
- Create and maintains league schedules, playoff brackets and league standings
- Provides timely communication to program participants regarding league information
- Partners with fellow staff in departmental programming and special events/projects
Program Director
Brainerd Family YMCA
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Directed and supervised program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives
- Recruited, hired, trained, developed, scheduled, and directed staff and volunteers as needed
- Reviewed and evaluated staff performance
- Developed strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Established new program activities and expanded program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
- Assisted in the marketing and distribution of program information, also organized and scheduled program registrations
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with community organizations
- Developed and monitored program budget to meet fiscal objectives
- Coordinated use of facilities for program activities and events
- Assisted in YMCA fund raising activities and special events
- Compiled program statistics
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of and participation in programs
Program Coordinator
Brainerd Family YMCA
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Expanded youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
- Secured and scheduled athletic fields and facilities
- Transported and set up equipment for games and practices; monitored and purchased necessary sporting equipment as budget permits
- Organized teams and conducted parent orientation meetings, training, and meetings for coaches
- Developed and distributed team practice and game schedules; trained and scheduled sports officials; developed and distributed sports rules, guidelines and handbooks
Education
Master of Science Degree - Sports Management
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MinnesotaBachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science, Coaching and Community Health
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Moorhead, MinnesotaSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in use of social media
- Ability to work with others or independently and adapt to an ever changing work environment
- Ability to manage complex programs effectively
- Driven and detail oriented
- Self motivated
- Fair and honesty
Timeline
Recreation Supervisor - Athletics
City of Chaska
05.2019 - Current
Program Director
Brainerd Family YMCA
06.2016 - 05.2019
Program Coordinator
Brainerd Family YMCA
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science, Coaching and Community Health
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Master of Science Degree - Sports Management
St. Cloud State University
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