Will Chappell CPRP, CYSA

Experience

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  Dalton Parks and Recreation

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Maintenance

  •Worked as a crew member responsible for all aspects of maintaining two different parks.•Prepared the facilities for activities including baseball, softball, soccer, walking trails, and special events.•Operated machinery, learned turf and plant care practices.•Completed specialized equipment installation and repair tasks.

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  Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Maintenance

  •Worked as a crew member responsible for all aspects of maintaining the 155 acres of Mill Creek Park.•Prepared the facilities for activities including baseball, softball, soccer, walking trails, and special events.•Operated machinery, learned turf and plant care practices.•Completed specialized equipment installation and repair tasks.

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  YMCA Trout Lodge

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Program Specialist Intern

  •Created a fundraiser for the strong community campaign.•Coordinated the schedule for themed weekends.•Demonstrated special activities to guest.•Contacted and brought in new performers for Trout Lodge.

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  Dalton Parks and Recreation

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Athletic Assistant

  •Assist in evaluations, team drafts, and coaches certifications for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and football.•Contact coaches and players about game changes and practice schedules.•Provide supervision of facilities during a range of athletic and special events.•Maintain inventories of athletic department equipment. •Assign facility assignments to a staff of 12 part time employees.

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  Calhoun Recreation Department

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2017

  Recreation Coordinator

  •Youth/Adult Soccer Program -Have expanded the youth program to include older age groups. -Created an Adult League•Summer Camps -New program as of 2014•Adult Senior Programs•Assist in Adult/Youth sports -Coach sports -Assist supervising different facilities during games and tournaments -Oversee referees •Star Sports League -Created a sports league for athletes who can not participate in a traditional league due to mental or physical disabilities•Part-Time supervisor - Oversee all athletics and concessions part-time staff (staff of 30) Show less

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  Dalton Parks and Recreation

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2022

  Athletic Manager

  -Supervise two Full-time Athletic Coordinators, several part-time athletic staff leads, and 30 part-time athletic assistants.-Develop and oversee a budget of over $400,000.-Have started 4 new sport programs for the department (Start Smart, track & field, cross country, futsal).- Facilitate reservations with several outside organizations, clubs, and public.-Have ran several local, district, and state tournaments -Communicate with 4 different crew leaders to insure all facilities meet our local and state guidelines for athletic events.-Hold positions on local, district, and state boards/committees Show less

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  Dalton Parks and Recreation Department

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2024

  Recreation Superintendent

  -Oversee our athletic, therapeutic, programming, and community center divisions.-Manage program proposals and MOUs with outside organizations.-Coordinate with outside tournament directors and create yearly tournament rental schedule.-Develop and oversee budget for areas of responsibility.-Research and apply for programming grants.

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  Dalton Parks and Recreation

  Jun 2024 - now

  Assistant Director

  - Interim Director July 2024-Present