Avery Watkins

Experience

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  City of Norfolk, VA

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Recreation Assistant

  After school care program assistant

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  City of Alexandria, Virginia

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  Recreation Specialist- Athletics

  Assisted in programming, coordinating and organizing youth and adult sports leaguesField and gym monitoringAdministrative duties- data entry, sales & transactions Field rentals

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  City of Norfolk, VA

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Recreation Specialist

  After school care program assistant

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  Montgomery Village Foundation

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Recreation Specialist

  • Increased the participation in farmers’ market vendors by 30% and participation by 17%• Supervised 8 staff and 3 community- wide programs• July 4th, 5k, Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival, Spring and Fall community flea markets with attendance nearing 750• Plan, format and execute recreation activities and clinics• Administrative, Managerial and Budgetary duties

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  Maryland Soccer Plex

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  Shift Supervisor
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  City of Charlottesville

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Athletic Program Manager

  • Customer Service focused based job providing accurate, defined and detailed information on programs and offerings• Managed youth and adult sports leagues, classes, camps, and field/ court allocations and rentals• Researched, developed, and initiated new concussion protocols for youth and adult sport leagues• 34 -40 youth basketball teams with a league total being between 350 and 405• 8-12 youth flag football teams with a league total being between 56 and 100• 60-65 adult volleyball teams with a league total being between 400 and 420• 65-78 adult softball teams with a league total being between 850 and 1000• Evaluated, edited, and implemented the training for sport officials for flag football, basketball, softball, and volleyball.• Developed and successfully began the youth NFL Flag football league• Increased participation in the 2016-2017 City youth basketball league by 40% from 275 to 385 • Developed parent and me sports programs based on a community need and nationwide trend- parent and me soccer & parent and me t-ball with an avg of 24 participants per program (1:1 child to adult) Administrative, Managerial and Budgetary duties• Compile detailed, thorough and accurate reports on a day to day, weekly, monthly and seasonal basis • Direct development and monitoring of the budget• Management of 47 staff with payroll entry through SAP Time management Show less

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  City of Alexandria, Virginia

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

  Recreation Manager

  • Customer Service focused based job providing accurate, defined and detailed information on programs and offerings• Overall operational oversight, programming and management of a 35,000 square foot full-service recreation center• Building improvement projects- Project manager- gym floor, fitness center, Wi-Fi installation• Supervised and coordinated assigned staff including maintenance, program and customer service staff, subordinate employees, volunteers, and partner agency activities.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive center-based recreation program plan that included programs for youth, teens, adults and seniors.Enhanced revenue generating facility rentals and drop in programs for infants, toddlers and youth• Under my leadership and with data gathered from community needs assessments, surveys and polls, I reformed the rental policy, enhanced marketing and customer service. We saw a 13% rise in rental revenue $55,493 to $62,430 in FY18Administrative, Managerial and Budgetary duties• Compile detailed, thorough and accurate reports on a day to day, weekly, monthly and seasonal basis • Strategic scheduling and time entry of 27 employees through the Kronos system based on center needs and budget allowances.• Responsible for fiscal management, budget planning, implementation, and monitoring of defined facility revenue and expenditure goals, purchase orders, and contracts• Provided staff with the guidance, training, tools, and opportunities necessary to ensure goal attainment and personal and professional growth.• Ensure bi-monthly safety drill are completed and reported by all which aligns with the department Mission, Vision, Values and Focus areas• Developed and updated Departmental policies and procedures, and the comprehensive plan.• Served on a committee to update the outdated refund policy and re-opening action plan for Full-service facilities and operations Show less

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  City of Lynchburg

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2023

  Performs complex professional work in the administration and implementation of long-term strategies for the planning, development, and management of recreational programs. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation.Works toward provision of comprehensive recreation programming, developing areas of programming that include teens, seniors, arts, performing arts, new arts, literacy programs, outdoor recreation, wellness, hobbies, social recreation and travel and tourismExplore ways to use the community center for social action by focusing on disadvantaged population needs and a redistribution of resources.Develops and administers, in collaboration with recreation supervisors, Recreation Services operation and special revenue budgets.Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvementsLeads and supervises program personal including hiring, counseling, and disciplining personnel. Provides oversight for training and development programs for recreation services.Provides oversight for a departmental scholarship program.Researches, prepares written reports and makes formal presentations to City Council and various organizations.Researches, develops and administers grants in conjunction with recreation programming.Represents Parks & Recreation in interaction with other City departments, divisions, and non-governmental organizations as they relate to recreational programming.Works with the Director to ensure that the Department develops and maintains good relationships and communications with neighborhood groups and civic organizations.Works cooperatively, representing Parks and Recreation organizations to develop and implement programs to address the health and welfare of the Lynchburg community.Works cooperatively with other agencies to develop and implement neighborhood base services. Show less Aquatics Head Supervisor in charge of operating, coordinating, hiring, planning and direction of all activities for:Miller Park pool ( 2200 Park Ave) - Olympic size ( 429k gals. bather load 400)Riverside Splashpad (2238 Rivermont Ave) - 13 features ( 3k gals.)Riverfront Fountain (1100 Jefferson St)- ( 750 gals)CPO & American Red Cross certifications- WSI, LG and LGIStaffing- 1 Pool manager ( seasonal FT), 2 Head guards ( seasonal FT) and 20-25 Lifeguards ( seasonal PT)Athletics- allocate field use & manage partnerships with Youth Sports Associations ( tackle football & cheer, Cross Country, Lacrosse, track, Therapeutic sports, Little league Baseball and Soccer). Coordinates with Lynchburg City Schools ( LCS) for field and gym usage- coordinate gym and field space for in house sports- adult flag football, youth basketball, adult softball and adult & youth kickball)- additional in house classes, clinic and special events- Parks and Recreation liaison to Virginia Amateur sports (VAS) ( https://www.commonwealthgames.org/) and field coordinator for The annual VAS Commonwealth Games - Arranged youth and adult softball tournaments ( ASA, Got game, Solving the puzzle)Staffing- 1 FT, 1 Perm. PT, 8 year round PT Show less

  • Acting Recreation Services Manager

    May 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Athletics and Aquatics Supervisor

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
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  City of Charlottesville

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Deputy Director of Recreation