Cover Letter

November **, ****

Overtime Athletics

Richmond, Virginia

Attn: Catie Cox:

I am submitting my cover letter and resume to be considered for the PT – Athletics position that is currently listed on Craigslist. I am very interested in becoming a positive addition to Overtime Athletics. I have over 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages in a variety of settings. Additionally, am an avid sports fan and have played sports since the age of 7. I am a former VCU Baseball player and former Head Baseball Coach of the SVCC Panthers. I am very passionate about working with youth and truly believe in the positive impact that sport’s can have on a child’s life.

I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this position in more detail and how I can contribute to the success at Overtime Athletics. I can be contacted at 804-***-**** or at ad3ncb@r.postjobfree.com

Thanks for your time and consideration!

Sincerely,

Jamethro A. Rogers

Jamethro A. Rogers

12307 Hillcreek Terrace

Midlothian, VA 23112

Phone: 804-***-**** Email: ad3ncb@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a position that commensurate my talents and experience as a mental health counselor and work with your organization’s mission.

Professional Experience

Intensive In-Home Counselor (QMHP) Family Focus, Inc Richmond, VA April 2008 – Current

Services provided to at-risk youth and their families.

Written monthly reports reflecting goals of the service plan.

Conduct family, parent, and individual sessions.

Career Counselor/ Case Manager Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA February 2005 – April 2008.

Assist high school seniors with career paths and goal settings.

Help prepare college and financial aide applications.

Conduct group and individual sessions.

Help X students secure X amount in scholarships/aid to attend college

Head Baseball Coach Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA July 2005 – May 2008.

Instilling sportsmanship and polishing fundamentals of baseball.

Oversee team’s budget and coordinate game scheduling.

Interact with local and regional high school coaches for recruiting purposes.

Special Education Instructor Manchester Middle School Chesterfield, VA. September 2002 – January 2005

Providing a structured space for learning for students with special needs.

Working with a team assist with behavior modules to channel student’s behaviors

Carryout lesson plans to assist with students educational endeavors to reach success on SOL testing.

Aftercare Case Manager Camp Kenbridge Kenbridge, VA July 1999 – August 2002.

Instilling sportsmanship and polishing fundamentals of baseball.

Monitored youth’s progress after their discharge from boot camp.

Conduct random urine screens and provide structured groups.

Kept a case record of youth’s progress either negative or positive.

Testified in court if youth’s progress warranted.

Typed monthly progress reports and discharge summaries.

Case Manager Associated Educational Services Richmond, VA May 1997– June 1999.

Conduct random urine screens and provide structured groups.

Maintained case records of youth’s progress either negative or positive.

Testified in court to give updates on youth’s progress.

Created monthly progress reports and discharge summaries.

Education

B.S., Criminal Justice, minor in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. May 1997.

A.A, General Studies, Garrett Community College, McHenry, MD

May 1995.

Interests

South Hill Revitalizing Board; The Southsider Magazine; RBI League

References

References will be gladly furnished upon request.

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