John Douglass has extensive experience in education and management. He has over 20 years of experience teaching physical education, health, math and reading for both public and private schools. He also has experience managing retail hardware stores and non-profit organizations like the YMCA. He demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
1. John R. Douglass
douglassjohn19@gmail.com
262-417-3434
Veteran educator and leader with exceptional communication style, creative motivational skills and strong
problem solving abilities, looking for continued success in a team-oriented, customer centered company. Has
proven success in management areas of retail and non-profit organizations. Additional strengths in customer
service, budget management and developing a long-term vision of success.
Management Experience
Program Director YMCA
-Recruited, hired, trained and supervised 30-40 part-time/full-time staff and volunteers
-$360,000 budget responsibility, consistent net departmental surplus
-Improved and maintained program quality; evidenced by program/budget growth
-Initiated five new successful programs
-YMCA Association Committee Chair: Program Quality, Revenue Enhancement, Annual Support
-Awarded Program Director of the Year honor
-Offered Executive Director position, Lexington, KY
Kortendick Ace Hardware
-Hardware Dept. Manager supervising 6-10 part-time employees in 6 different departments; hardware,
housewares, seasonal, rental, cashier, paint
-Provide stellar customer service; every customer/every day
-Assist/serve as cashier when needed
-Open/close store
-Maintain/manage inventory daily
-Attend annual convention for ongoing education
Teaching Experience
Physical Education/Health, Math and Reading
-Experienced Physical Educator; PK-12th grades, private, charter and public school
-Extensive Physical Education/Health experience in PK-12 elite college preparatory school
-Collaborated on review of curriculum for national accreditation
-Re-wrote curriculum/grading standards and implemented changes annually
-Assessed fitness levels, Presidents Physical Fitness Tests
-Experiences in teaching Reading/Math strategies-K4/5 and 4th/5th grades
-Facility design and development
Coaching Experience
-Wisconsin High School State Champions: Team and Individual 2013, 2014
-Wisconsin High School State Records: 6
-Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel “Coach of the Year” 2013
-WISCA “Coach of the Year” 2014
-NFHS Midwest Sectional “Coach of the Year” 2015
-Introduce/teach strength conditioning and weight room workouts
-Successfully created and coordinated team study hall after school
-Direct communication with Athletic Director, parents and media with meet/season reports
-NCAA Division 1 Conference Champions 2011
-Recruited student athletes
2. -Plan, schedule and administered focused team practices/workouts
-Facilitated new Aquatic facility design
-Initiated first public/private co-op high school swim team in Wisconsin
Coaching Specifics
Head Coach Swimming & Diving; Menomonee Falls High School Boys
Head Coach Swimming & Diving; Grafton High School Girls
Assistant Coach Swimming & Diving; Cedarburg High School
Assistant Coach Swimming and Diving; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Head Coach Swimming/Diving; University School of Milwaukee/Brown Deer High School
Head Coach/Founder; Future Champs Swim Camp; Brown Deer, WI; Black Hawk Swim Camp, Grafton, WI
Assistant Coach Varsity Baseball; University School of Milwaukee
Head/Assistant Coach; MS Baseball University School of Milwaukee
Assistant Coach Swimming/Diving; Horlick High School; Racine, WI
Athletic Coordinator/Special Events Director
-Coordinated and managed 8 extra-curricular athletic teams and offered/implemented new activities
-Order/ inventory uniforms and equipment for 15 Physical Education classes and 8 intramural sports
-Manage and schedule gym and fields for all classes and intramural sports programs
-Committee Chair: Strides for Soldiers Fun Run benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Committee chair
leading 10 faculty and 20 volunteers for school program with participants exceeding 350
-Coordinated, scheduled and arranged all-school Field Day with 400 students, 50 staff and volunteers
Past Work Experience
Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Menomonee Falls School District (current)
Grafton High School
Cedarburg High School
Capitol West Academy, Milwaukee, WI
University School of Milwaukee
Racine Unified School District
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI
YMCA of Metropolitan Baltimore; Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Bachelors of Science Degree
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Recreation Administration
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Little League Baseball Coach
Cub/Boy Scout Leader
Participant, Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure”