Elisabeth Klenke
Virginia Beach
Summary
Innovative Sports Director with a strong history of program leadership and development, including effective advocacy for and implementation of inaugural girls' sports programs. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and community outreach. Seeking to continue growing access to sports for all girls and women.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Director and Soccer Coach
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Chesapeake
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw sports program at Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA, averaging 600 athletes per season.
- Managed 40 part-time staff members, including coaches and referees.
- Championed and established inaugural girl’s sports programs within organization.
- Delivered presentations to multiple boards and organizations highlighting impact and advantages of girls' sports
- Cultivated partnerships with volunteers and external organizations to fulfill program requirements.
- Supervised daily operations of programs and facilities, adjusting to fluctuating needs throughout diverse sports seasons.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance coaching techniques and safety protocols.
Volunteer Soccer Coach
Various Organizations
Chesapeake
05.2010 - 03.2024
- Organized practice sessions, ensuring effective drills and skill development activities.
- Fostered a positive team environment by promoting sportsmanship and respect among players.
- Instilled love of sport by helping players to fully grasp gameplay.
Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County
Mount Vernon
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed a new Boys and Girls Club after school program at a Middle School.
- Built and maintained relationships with the school, students, and local community to effectively meet student and family needs.
- Led program to excellent first-time external evaluation scores.
- Managed, facilitated, and supported daily programs to increase academic success of 40-50 middle school youth
- Maintained records and statistics to promote program evaluation and completed documentation for external program evaluations
Independent Living Case Manager/Triple P Practitioner
Youthnet
Mount Vernon
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Served as a Case Manager for a caseload of 30 youth aged 15-21 in, or aging out of, the foster care system
- Certified as Positive Parenting Program Practitioner, instructing classes for parents engaged with Child Protective Services (CPS) focused on family reunification and reducing future CPS involvement.
- Provided data analysis and training to team members to increase program effectiveness
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Corps Member
City Year Orlando
Orlando
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Worked to improve students' attendance, behavior, and course performance to help eliminate the national school dropout crisis.
- Collaborated with community partners to deliver additional opportunities and incentives for students.
- Communicated with school behavior specialists, homeless student experts, and local police officers who specialized in gang prevention to meet individual student challenges and needs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a safe environment for the students' physical and emotional well-being.
Education
M.S. - Human Resources
University of Massachusetts Global
Online01.2024
B.A. - Psychology
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida01.2012
Skills
- Program management
- Staff training
- Public speaking
- Data analysis
- Event coordination
- Community outreach
Timeline
Sports Director and Soccer Coach
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
04.2024 - Current
Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County
10.2015 - 12.2016
Independent Living Case Manager/Triple P Practitioner
Youthnet
09.2013 - 10.2015
Corps Member
City Year Orlando
07.2012 - 05.2013
Volunteer Soccer Coach
Various Organizations
05.2010 - 03.2024
M.S. - Human Resources
University of Massachusetts Global
B.A. - Psychology
University of West Florida