James Corbett

PARKS & RECREATION

PROFESSIONAL

467 Old Greenville Rd. Staunton, VA 24401 540-849-5310

Jamescorbett17@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

Seeking to use my communication skills, work ethic, extensive

experience, and enthusiasm to attain a position as Director of
Parks & Recreation

EDUCATION

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science, Individualized Studies- Professional
Communication & Entrepreneurship Concentration, May 2017
Major GPA 3.7
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Weyers Cave, VA
Associate of Arts & Sciences, May 1996

SERVICE

Board member of Staunton Kiwanis Baseball League (2014-present)

President of Staunton Girls Softball Association (2008-present)
President of Staunton Music Resource Center (2004-2007)
Treasurer of Staunton Celebration of Holiday Lights Committee (2014-present)
Board member of Staunton Employee Council (2003-present)

AWARDS

Multiple VRPS program awards won for my programs or projects

Six-time employee of the month winner since 2001, most of any employee in the
City of Staunton organization in that time frame.
2013, 2014, 2015 Conference 36 Golf Coach of the Year, 2014, 2015 Region 2A
East Golf Coach of the Year, 2015 2A VHSL State Golf Coach of the Year

RECREATION EXPERIENCE
STAUNTON RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, Recreation Manager,
Staunton, VA (January 2001-Present)

Generated record setting revenues in Athletics my first 8 years, increasing a

minimum of 10% each fiscal year
Implemented new field maintenance procedures that improved playability
Executed a community-wide needs assessment for future programming and
facility improvements
Maintained staffing and training for seasonal employees and full time workforce
Bid out CIP items and issued purchase orders for large ticket items
Created job descriptions for positions
Aquatics Risk Manager Certification and Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED

Developed and maintained SOP notebooks for department facilities
Maintained up-to-date compliance with all codes and inspections of facilities
Submitted written requests and reports to City Council

CITY OF STAUNTON SCHOOLS, Varsity Golf Coach, Staunton, VA (August 2011-Present)

Instructed students on life skills and the game of golf

Recruited students to participate on the team
Evaluated ability and targeted areas of improvement of student athletes
Maintained a practice schedule and team rules
Won 3 conference titles, 2 region titles, 1 state championship in 5 years
Connected multiple students with colleges and scholarships to continue their education
Acknowledged as Virginia 2A State Golf Coach of the Year 2015

BP RESORTS, Director of Golf, Staunton, VA (August 1997-December 2000)

Organized approximately 40 annual tournaments, hosted junior golf clinics, golf

instruction and managed special events
Operated a stocked pro shop with my own inventory
Developed several new membership packages, increasing revenue
Established the largest junior membership in the area, 125 junior golfers
Supervised all golf course employees
Orally communicated with all members and public during golf outings
Created employment policies and procedures
Updated equipment and training for grounds crew of 8