Wade Babula

Wade Babula

Office Assistant and Promoter

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  • About me

    Program Coordinator at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

  • Education

    • Brock University

      2008 - 2013
      Bachelor of Recreation Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball, Intramural Basketball and Slo-Pitch

    • Niagara College

      2010 - 2012
      Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma Community
  • Experience

    • Heart and Stroke Foundation

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Office Assistant and Promoter

      input student prize packages and money raised into main system. Assisted in the running of Jump Rope for Heart events at the schools, as well as running warm-up activities for Big Bike.

    • Union Gas

      May 2012 - Sept 2012
      Labourer

      Maintained facility through lawn maintenance, weeding, painting, general maintenance and delivery/pickups. Also worked part-time in the garage performing general vehicle maintenance and daily deliveries to companies across the region,

    • City of Prince Albert

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
      Recreation Programmer

      This position threw me directly into the working world, immediately assigning me 25 staff to supervise and a major event two weeks into my term. I developed a strong ability to coordinate staff while providing review and support when necessary. My workplace thrust me into a greeters role as well, as numerous customers would use our facility on a daily basis. I provided membership services and friendly customer service in this role, while also dealing with countless user groups throughout the community for the provincial grant program. Show less

    • MLB Scouting Reports

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
      Scout for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals
    • Smith Brothers Baseball Central Inc

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Sports Programmer and Events Coordinator

      I was responsible for the development and execution of new and existing sports programs. The main focus was on baseball player development, with an emphasis on teamwork and confidence building. I ran multiple day events, from an MLB and Collegiate Showcase to a Fundraising Gala featuring ex-Blue Jay Devon White.

    • Lambton College Sarnia

      Jun 2015 - May 2017
      Campus and Community Use Programmer

      In this position I was a man of many tasks. My daily tasks included updating the social media platforms and supplying support to the Student Administrative Council. My role was much larger than this, as i assisted with the Marketing Department on recruiting trips, played a major role in game day operations for the varsity basketball teams, and worked as a team to create countless events and promotions for students. As we were a small operation, I developed a proficiency in Adobe Photoshop while adding website administration to my wealth of knowledge. Show less

    • YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

      Apr 2018 - now
      Program Coordinator

      In this exciting role I have had countless opportunities, with every day just a little bit different. As a program coordinator, I oversee the Child and Youth and Camp departments, hiring staff, developing new programming for each sessions, and maintaining a strict budget. I had a wonderful opportunity to travel west with 10 youth from our community for Project North, helping to teach leadership skills and boost confidence. As day to day operations go, I wear many hats assisting in the Wellness centre and membership services, acting as duty manager when necessary. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Coaching Certification Program Level 1

      NCCCP