Ava Estrela
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated sports instructor with 2 years of experience coaching youth and leading recreational programs. Currently a Head Coach with a recognized coaching certificate, I'm skilled in creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for players of all ages. I'm eager to bring my leadership experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of team sports to a League Convenor role. Confident in my ability to coordinate schedules, support officials and scorekeepers, enforce league rules, and help deliver a well-organized and enjoyable league experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSL Score Keeper
City of Brampton
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transitions between games by preparing all necessary materials and equipment for scorekeeping prior to each game.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow scorekeepers
- Promoted a positive atmosphere during by maintaining professional conduct while interacting with participants and spectators.
- Helped with game and facility paperwork such as accident and misconduct reports.
- Enhanced game experience by accurately recording scores and statistics for various sports within the league
Head Coach
Thornhill Basketball Association
09.2024 - Current
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
Sports Instructor
Town of Milton
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Responsible for supervising and engaging with children throughout the class
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent class management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted class safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Sports Instructor
City of Brampton
04.2023 - Current
- Plan, organize, teach and deliver high-quality sports lessons in basketball, volleyball and soccer for children aged 4 to 17
- Consistently ensuring safety and engagement
- Provide exceptional front-line customer service by greeting, engaging, and communicating with participants, addressing inquiries, and promoting lesson opportunities
- Maintain complete vigilance during sessions, responding promptly to any emergencies and implementing accident prevention measures
- Supervise and mentor volunteers and assistants, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment
- Complete administrative duties including attendance, incident/accident reports, and program space management, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures
- Skilled in supervising sports drop-ins and handling any situations that may occur with professionalism and efficiency
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Ambrozic SS
Brampton, ON06-2023
Skills
- Organization
- Peer mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
- A strong work ethic
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Creativity
Certification
- Standard First Aid / CPR C / AED from St. Johns
- High Five Certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Safe Sport Training Certificate from the Coaching Association of Canada
- Official Coach of OBA
- Certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD)
Timeline
BSL Score Keeper
City of Brampton
09.2024 - Current
Head Coach
Thornhill Basketball Association
09.2024 - Current
Sports Instructor
Town of Milton
08.2024 - Current
Sports Instructor
City of Brampton
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Ambrozic SS
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