Jack Kavanaugh

Experience

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  Affton Athletic Association

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2022

  Baseball/Softball Umpire

  Umpired league select & recreational baseball/softballAcquired officiating operations knowledge related to both assigning and crew leadership dynamicsAttended pre-season umpire development trainings

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  CYC St. Louis

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2022

  Basketball Referee

  CYC South County District Playoffs - March 2018

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  Lindbergh Athletic Association

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2019

  Recreation Sports Official

  Officiated youth recreation soccer and basketball programmingAttended recreation-based officials development trainings within the organizationAcquired basic youth recreation services and operations knowledge

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  U.S. Soccer Federation

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2023

  Grassroots Referee

  7x Missouri State Cup referee (2x semifinal selections, 1x final selection)4x Missouri President’s Cup referee (2x semifinal selections, 1x final selection)Officiated NL/MWC, ECNL, GA, NPL, and MLS Next youth contestsOfficiated UPSL, WPSL, and MWPL adult amateur contests

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  MizzouRec Services and Facilities

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Facility Monitor

  Performed general facility supervision and operations dutiesEnforced COVID-19 protocols within the facility using a service & safety-based mindsetAssisted a diverse member and guest community with everyday operations difficulties using professional customer service techniques

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  Missouri State High School Activities Association

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  Class 2, D6 Semifinals - Fall 2020Class 2, D5 Quarter/Semifinals - Spring 2021Class 2, D7 Quarter/Semifinals & Championship - Spring 2023

  • MSHSAA Soccer Official

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2023

  • MSHSAA Basketball Official

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2023

  • MSHSAA Baseball Umpire

    Mar 2021 - May 2022
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  Outlier

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Produced weekly live sports talk content for the Colorcast app, covering NCAA & NFL Football and NCAA Men’s BasketballInteracted with listeners using broadcast media techniques and in-app tools Produced brand and sport-based social media marketing content for the Colorcast organizationRecruited additional brand ambassadors through social media outreachParticipated in monthly ambassador development meetings within the organization

  • Live Podcast Host

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Campus Ambassador

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
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  MizzouRec Services and Facilities

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Managed a diverse team of intramural and club sports staff using effective communication and professionalismEvaluated and trained officials through specific points of emphasis, developmental programming, and a growth-minded approachPerformed enhanced customer service and situation management skills when necessary in challenging sport and service-related situations involving both staff and participantsAssisted with the operation of MizzouRec club sport events and third-party sport events hosted by the facilityGained policy and skill application knowledge within the realm of recreation-based risk managementOfficials Committee - 2023 UMKC JD Memorial Basketball Tournament Show less

  • Sports & Competition Program Assistant

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Sports & Competition Lead

    Jul 2021 - May 2023

  • Intramural Sports Official

    Sept 2019 - May 2023

  • Facility Frontline

    May 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Florida High School Athletic Association

  Nov 2023 - now

  FHSAA Basketball Official

  Class 6, D5 Championship Game (Boys) - Winter 2024

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  University of Central Florida

  May 2024 - now

  Mentored and developed a diverse student leadership team through individualized action and supportCreated and facilitated training sessions for staff officials utilizing a growth-oriented mindsetCoordinated operations and league scheduling for multiple intramural sports utilizing the IMLeagues platformGained operations, leadership, risk management, and staff development knowledge through real-world application and experience Communicated with club participants and executive board members regarding reservation requests, financial allocations, leadership transfers, and other administrative itemsGained experience with financial operations including departmental budget and individual club allocationsAssisted with yearly departmental planning for 2024-25, including reviewing and revising shared documentsAttended summer budget hearings, serving as an advisor for the UCF Sport Club Council

  • Graduate Assistant, Intramural Sports

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Sport Clubs Intern

    May 2024 - Aug 2024