Joseph Smith
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated counselor and volunteer with experience at community, religious and educational non-profits, skilled in sports coaching and child supervision. Proven ability to foster teamwork and camaraderie among participants while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Adept at using positive reinforcement to encourage growth and participation in educational and recreational activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Special Olympics
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Used creative interpersonal communication skills to convey information to clients of varying abilities.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported clients as they prepared to compete in basketball statewide competition..
Volunteer
Montessori School of Columbia One Mile Run
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Facilitated and encouraged students to participate and enjoy games.
- Managed popcorn stand
Camp Counselor
Greater Waverly Foundation Summer Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
Volunteer
Cardinal Newman Kids Basketball Camp
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with elementary aged campers
- Led group activities in basketball skills training
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman School
Columbia, SC05-2028
Elementary/Middle Studies - Traditional Montessori Curriculum
Montessori School Of Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2022
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Enforcing rules
- Fitness instruction
- Camper support and assistance
- Camper supervision
- Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
Volunteer
Special Olympics
04.2025 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Montessori School of Columbia One Mile Run
10.2024 - 10.2024
Camp Counselor
Greater Waverly Foundation Summer Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Cardinal Newman Kids Basketball Camp
06.2024 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman School
Elementary/Middle Studies - Traditional Montessori Curriculum
Montessori School Of Columbia
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