Latoya Hutchinson
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional athlete and sport psychology graduate with experience in coaching, research, and community support. Strong communicator and leader with a passion for athlete development, inclusion, and high-performance environments. Seeking a competitive and engaging workplace where I can contribute to organizational success, continue developing my skills, and grow professionally as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Coach
Summer Camp Volleyball
06.2023 - Current
- Team Player
- Plan and run daily practices, drills, and games appropriate to campers' age and skill level
- Teach volleyball fundamentals (passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, defense)
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement
- Supervise campers at all times during camp activities
- Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive behavior
- Motivate athletes and help build confidence
- Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement
- Adapt drills for varying skill levels and learning styles
- Serve as a positive role model on and off the court
- Promote respect, inclusion, and fair play
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, leadership, and responsibility
- Communicate clearly with campers, parents, and camp staff
- Represent the camp positively and professionally
- Address camper concerns respectfully and promptly
- Work collaboratively with other coaches
Professional Athlete
Professional Athlete
08.2018 - Current
- Team Player
- Great time management
- Good communication skills
- Have strategies for improving performance
- Reliable
- Punctual
Graduate Research Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Help develop a new module for our undergraduate students based on racism, sexism, ableism and other ism's to use these topics as a hook to bring about conversation and a vehicle for change within sports and higher education
- A review of literature and the development of a reading list
- Organization and implementation of focus groups with undergraduate students
- Contributed in the development of a peer-reviewed publication
Educator
Lululemon
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Create relationships with every guest to create excitement and fun about their culture, product and community.
- Responsible for inventory management including receiving, processing, restocking + destocking, and visual merchandising
- Assist in preparing the store for the day including
- Be aware of company safety policies and procedures and work in partnership with my team to ensure a safe workplace
Intern
Mercy Center for Women
- Advocates on behalf of clients to address barriers to service
- Asses clients needs
- Case managed clients on day-to-day basis
- Shadowed the case manager, director of client services, and executive director
- Engaged with children in the program
- Internship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PennsylvaniaMSC - Sport and Exercise Psychology
University of Essex
Colchester, United KingdomSkills
- Team collaboration
- Performance improvement
- Camp supervision
- Skill development
- Focus group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusion advocacy
- Time management
- Relationship building
References
- Crystal Caneus-Penner, +1 (403) 819-3710
- Keyva Jacobsen, +1 (403) 829-5647
- Shaydah Maynard, +1 (403) 479-3993
Community Service
- Springhill Senior Living Community, 2016, Play games with residents, Join residents on outings within the community, Talk one on one with residents
- PACE Kids, 2018, Cut out images for sensory and learning tools, Made bags for case workers to help kids during sessions
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Summer Camp Volleyball
06.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant
02.2021 - 10.2022
Educator
Lululemon
01.2019 - 12.2019
Professional Athlete
Professional Athlete
08.2018 - Current
Intern
Mercy Center for Women
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
MSC - Sport and Exercise Psychology
University of Essex