Jared Blitz

Experience

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  Self-Employed

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2010

  Tennis Instructor

  Developed skills of junior tennis playersPrivate lessons for children and adultsGroup lessons for children and adults

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  Mesa Community College

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2017

  College Instructor - Health and Exercise Science; Fitness Center Supervisor

  Instructor – Exercise ScienceTaught Healthful Living; Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness; Intro to Kinesiology; and IC: Flexibility and Mind/Body. • Facilitated daily seminar-based, in-person and remote lessons and presentations for a diverse set of college students seeking degrees in health-related fields.• Maintained a safe and comfortable environment discussing controversial material regarding social issues• Promoted personal growth through critical thinking, self-reflection, and methodical examination of decision making.Supervisor – Fitness Center and Health Improvement Center• Collaborated with 6 separate departments to ensure high-quality cross-promotion of programs and services.• Co-led internship program for Dept. of Exercise Science, advising and mentoring 15 students every semester, including the application and matching processes as well as the pre-, mid-, and post-internship evaluations• Integrated American College of Sports Medicine’s “Exercise is Medicine” initiative. Gained “bronze” status for department while working with nursing students to offer pragmatic tools for healthier life balance. Show less

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  Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Directed operations of 25,000 sq ft fitness and wellness center, with $2.7M annual budget and 140+ employees (4 full-time managers). Managed employee and member behavioral and code of conduct issues outlined by organization; complied with local and state law.• Fostered donor relationships leading to $100k in capital equipment and $800k in renovations after analyzing data and designing improved cost modeling to overhaul revenue-generating programs.• Improved equity among membership dues model to create stronger continuity between old (prior to 2016) and new memberships, creating a $25k/mo increase in membership revenue to offset years of losses.• Reported directly to and developed strong relationships with Executive Leadership (CEO/CFO/COO).• Directed end-to-end operations and analyzed data for Welcome Desk, Fitness, Wellness, and Aquatics departments, while functioning as a mentor and coach for all direct reports. Show less Developed and managed three ancillary business services – personal training, massage, and Pilates – totaling $1.2M annually. Recruited, onboarded, trained, and managed 75+ employees. Handled recordkeeping, physical inspections, maintenance, operational standards evaluations, payroll, and adherence to OSHA standards.• Established innovative and inclusive community-based fitness and health-based programming with monthly challenges, initiatives, and educational sessions, including an employee-wellness program focused on overall health.• Maximized participations, drove new memberships, and retained current members by driving integration and cross-promotion of internal programs across seven departments, with offers that included fitness, tennis, aquatics, theatre, childcare, summer camps, intergenerational services, and Jewish services. • Onboarded and cross-trained all new employees to deliver premium customer service. Provided regular professional growth coaching and continuing education opportunities for all staff, including in-house workshops and support for obtaining professional memberships/certifications from the top organizations in their respective industries. Show less

  • Interim Director of Fitness & Membership

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Seattle Central College

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2023

  Director of the Mitchell Activity Center

  Oversaw end-to-end operations of 93,000 sq ft student recreation facility, with $965K annual budget and direct supervision/evaluation of 40+ professional and student employees (onboarded, trained, and managed). Upheld student code of conduct, including Title IX policy. Addressed grievances and behavioral issues with efficiency while maintaining confidentiality. • Planned, aligned, and operationalized development programs/day-to-day processes for the student community of 6000+ and cross-functionally with Student Services (9 separate departments) to reach more efficient solutions for historically marginalized and underserved communities.• Implemented an in-house job skill training program for student employees that involved peer-mentoring, peer-tutoring, interview skills, self-promotion and advocacy, and accountability.• Built local, regional, and international relationships by hosting small- and large-scale weekly public and private conventions, convocations, cultural, and sporting events for the district, campus, and community stakeholders.• Successfully managed 4 large capital projects combining $600k in total under budget and on-time.• Pivoted from 100% in-person services to 100% online during COVID (and back), working in high-stress ambiguous and fluid conditions.• Reported directly to Executive Dean/VP/President Show less

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  Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.

  May 2024 - now

  Director - Little House

  • Developed and implemented a new strategy to improve financial models that have created a healthier environment for planning for the future, as well as immediately improving efficiency with CRM systems and processes that are leading to projections of financial sustainability within 18 months.• Lead integration of cross-functional departments to create one cohesive whole under an organizational rebranding to create a more inclusive, immersive member experience• Rebuilding a community base and programming to help prevent social isolation and declines in physical/mental health in seniors.• Supervise and mentor 4 full-time employees, 16 contractors, and 80+ volunteers on a weekly basis to run operations.• Building relationships with Silicon Valley organizations in the arts, health & fitness, medicine, and education to deliver a more holistic experience to clients in order to meet the local community’s needs at-large.• Report directly to COO/CEO Show less