Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
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Griffin Sheehan

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Well-qualified Youth Leader with proven success in improving operations, relationships and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Developed leadership and organizational skills in youth-focused environment, ready to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and create engaging activities, ensuring safe and supportive atmosphere. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in new career path that values strong interpersonal and planning abilities.

Offering strong background in leadership and teamwork, ready to thrive in dynamic and supportive environment. Brings ability to quickly learn and implement child development principles and safety procedures, paired with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in the role of a youth leader!

An overall love and cherishing attitude towards nature and the earth. The relationships and bonds people can grow and build within ourselves with a connection to nature through community activities.

Exceptional Youth Camp Counselor with sound understanding of experiential education, outdoor education and leadership development curriculum and programs. Brings over 4 years of safe adventure activities experience, including kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and Ropes activities. Possesses positive, professional disposition to help adventure programs run effectively and on track to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Climbing Gym Route Setter

Gecko Climbing Gym
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted inclusivity within the climbing community by creating accessible-route options catering to different abilities, ages, or physical limitations.
  • Enhanced climber satisfaction by designing creative and challenging routes for diverse skill levels.
  • Created artful puzzles for the community through the medium of indoor rock climbing .

Youth Competitive Rock Climbing Coach

Gecko Climbing Gym
11.2023 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.

Lead Youth Camp Counselor, Outdoor Trail Lead/Guide

YMCA Summer Camp, Sky-Y (Prescott Summer Camp)
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Led multiple activities, Youth Development. High Risk activities, including paint-ball, shooting range, archery, climbing wall high ropes course and other ropes activities. Along With Hiking and Outdoor adventure lead. Youth Trail guide.
  • Summers of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Childcare Center Staff

Mountainside Fitness
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cared for infants, toddlers and school-aged children.

Youth Sports Coach, Referee, Climbing Coach

Anthem Community Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Initiated a rock wall climbing class for kids. Lead many youth lessons with groups and team focused activities.

Service Clerk

Safeway
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Bagged groceries, swept the store, gathered carts and other miscellaneous jobs

Youth Soccer Referee

Arizona Soccer Association
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Displayed respect to coaches, participants and parents to promote positive playing environment.
  • Encouraged respectful behavior from coaches and players alike by setting an example of professionalism throughout matches.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling demands to accommodate varying match times at different locations across the region.
  • Eliminated favoritism by adhering to established rules and calling games fairly.

Education

High School -

Boulder Creek High School
Anthem AZ
01.2023

Skills

  • Strong communication learning capacity
  • Conflict resolution
  • Environmental awareness
  • Instructional skills
  • Physical strength and endurance
  • Technical equipment use
  • Creative route design
  • Customer service

Certification

Previously Certified with the U.S. Soccer Association Referee Program

Accomplishments

Consistent V12+ with a massive understanding of how rock climbing can change lives of people and youth!

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Nature Emersion
  • Camping And Survivalist activities
  • Rock Climbing
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a [role]
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Playing Sports
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders

Timeline

Climbing Gym Route Setter

Gecko Climbing Gym
08.2024 - Current

Youth Competitive Rock Climbing Coach

Gecko Climbing Gym
11.2023 - Current

Childcare Center Staff

Mountainside Fitness
10.2022 - 05.2023

Youth Sports Coach, Referee, Climbing Coach

Anthem Community Center
08.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Youth Camp Counselor, Outdoor Trail Lead/Guide

YMCA Summer Camp, Sky-Y (Prescott Summer Camp)
06.2021 - 07.2024

Service Clerk

Safeway
03.2021 - 06.2021

Youth Soccer Referee

Arizona Soccer Association
01.2018 - 08.2020
Previously Certified with the U.S. Soccer Association Referee Program

High School -

Boulder Creek High School
Griffin Sheehan