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David Prowse

St. John's

Summary

Recreation Professional with 10+ years experience in both program coordination and front-line delivery. Skilled in planning and delivering engaging community programs while fostering teamwork and inclusivity. Proven success in organizing impactful events, conducting grant research, and enhancing participation and satisfaction through positive, hands-on engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Coordinator

Town Of Paradise
02.2020 - Current
  • Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates all Town special events.
  • Responsible for budgeting, grant writing, working with outside vendors, collaborating with other staff and stakeholders
  • Provides operational guidance to other Recreation and Community Services
    employees as it relates to their programs of responsibility.
  • Acts as a liaison and main point of contact in the absence of management as it relates to operational issues.
  • Coordinates and secures any necessary supplies, facility bookings or rentals for programs and special events while maintaining an inventory of equipment/supplies.
  • Assists with the training of new employees and volunteers.
  • Develops work plans, schedules, trains, allocates work, and provides guidance on assigned work for student employees (i.e., summer day camp).

Recreation Worker

Town Of Paradise
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Mentored junior staff and student workers on best practices in program delivery and participant interaction.
  • Responsible for the delivery of recreational programs and events for the Town of Paradise
  • Responsible for general operational needs of the recreation community centres such as: event preparations, Party rentals, customer services, receptionist coverage, and more

Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Reservist

Department of National Defence
09.2015 - 02.2020
  • Evaluated cadet performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster skill and leadership development.
  • Responsible for delivering the cadet program to 50 youth to develop attributes of good citizenship, leadership, physical fitness, and stimulate an interest in the Canadian armed forces
  • Responsible for the planning, and delivery, of all boating programs offered at various sail centres to the Sail Canada standard.

Field Placement Student

Various Organizations
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Town of Paradise - assisted with municipal recreation programs and events; researched and developed program plans, leading to being hired prior to graduation date.
  • St. Patricks Mercy Home - assisted in the planning and delivery of Therapeutic Recreation programs for people facing physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Program - Supported the delivery of the program by presenting to organizations, managing paperwork, conducting grant research/writing, and leading community outreach.

Education

Diploma - Community & Therapeutic Recreation

College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
06-2019

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Inclusive practices
  • Grant Writing
  • Purchasing & Budgeting
  • Program planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication

Qualifications

  • Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Standard First Aid
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Basic Officer Training Course (Canadian Cadet Organization)
  • Cultural Sensitivity Training (First Light NL)
  • High Five Principles of Healthy Aging
  • High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • High Five PHCD Quest 1
  • Small Craft Operator Program (Power Boating License)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Awards Leader
  • Active for Life Facilitator


Timeline

Recreation Coordinator

Town Of Paradise
02.2020 - Current

Recreation Worker

Town Of Paradise
10.2018 - 02.2020

Field Placement Student

Various Organizations
09.2017 - 06.2019

Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Reservist

Department of National Defence
09.2015 - 02.2020

Diploma - Community & Therapeutic Recreation

College of The North Atlantic

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