Tyson Carter

**** *** *** * *********, AL ***** 334-***-****) ad1pr7@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

A professional with over 20 years of experience in Parks and Recreation at all levels to include athletic field, parks, and facilities maintenance and preparation/sports league management/event and tournament management/event and tournament recruiting/personnel management and training/ facilities scheduling/department administration.

Experience

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS / CITY OF DOTHAN, AL DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES / MARCH 2020 - PRESENT

·Oversee and direct operations, maintenance, and staff for Dothan’s Westgate Park, Westgate Softball Complex, Westgate Tennis Center, Rip Hewes Stadium Complex, James Oates Park, and Dothan Forever Wild Park.

·Oversee entire Dothan youth and adult athletic programs.

·Oversee large tournaments and events.

·Manage construction projects and work closely with other City of Dothan departments to achieve desired outcomes.

·Prepare and submit bid specifications for construction projects, materials, and supplies.

·Write and administer grants.

·Serve in a Public Relations Capacity for Dothan Leisure Services.

·Serve as Acting Director in absence of Dothan Leisure Services Director.

ATHLETIC MANAGER / CITY OF DOTHAN, AL DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES / NOVEMBER 2014 – MARCH 2020

·Administer Dothan Leisure Services diverse youth and adult athletic programs by managing program registrations, practice, and game scheduling, assigning staff for games, tournaments and events, recruiting volunteer coaches, recruiting program sponsors, recruiting and training game officials and scorekeepers, training of program staff, volunteer coaches, officials and scorekeepers in department policies and procedures regarding youth and adult sports.

·Work with Partner Organizations to plan and schedule additional Dothan Leisure Services facility usage for sports seasons, tournaments, and events.

·Serve as Tournament Director for local, district, state, and national sports tournaments.

·Recruit and maintain relationships with outside tournament promoters and sports organizations.

·Serve as Liaison to Dothan City Schools and local Private Schools to coordinate use of Dothan Leisure Services Facilities.

MORE PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE SUBMITTED UPON REQUEST

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT W/MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AUGUST 1998 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL

Certifications and Professional Activities

·American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

·National Recreation & Parks Association Certified Playground Safety Inspector

·Previous member of Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Board of Directors

·Current member of Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Recreation Sports Committee

Activities and Interests

Musical performance, mountain biking, hiking, and running.

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