Thomas Smith
Summary
I am a hard working and dedicated worker with 4 years of experience as a mentor and basketball development coach at Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association (PaRBA), and have completed my Bachelors Degree of Paramedicine at Charles Darwin University. I have experience working extensively throughout the Northern Territory, working as a mentor and coach to deliver a high-level of care, social programs, high performing basketball programs and youth engagement. I have worked, and work in a large number of areas, primarily delivering programs at Palmerston Recreation Centre, Bagot Community, Minmiramma Community, 15 Mile Community, Dondale Youth Detention Centre, Angurugu and Umbakumba, being aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations' and at-risk youth. I am a compassionate, cooperative person wanting to serve the community and support health, physical, mental and educational needs. I aspire to be an approachable, determined and empathetic individual, striving to become a better version of myself everyday.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
10.2021 - Current
- Deliver work as a mentor of Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association's various social programs with a focus on young people.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Mentor attendees, assisting them with their sports or other skills and informally mentor them through positive role modelling.
- Work collaboratively with the Programs Coordinator, other mentors, and young people to design activities for delivery.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Encouraged the exploration of personal interests by guiding youths in identifying their strengths and passions.
- Coordinated with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent support for the youth''s overall development.
Basketball Development Coach
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
10.2021 - Current
- The purpose of the role is to work with or under the direction of the HPO to deliver high-quality basketball clinics and activities on behalf of Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association (PaRBA).
- Assist with administration, set up and delivery of basketball clinics and activities, within Schools and PaRBA Pathways programs.
- Act as a primary coach in the delivery of PaRBA Academies
- Attend community events as directed by the HPO or EO to assist in the promotion of PaRBA.
- Provide face to face contact with stakeholders including, but not limited to other staff, parents, participants, and officials.
- Promote all aspects of basketball to help maintain and grow the sport.
Education
Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Charles Darwin University
Darwin10-2024
Northern Territory Certificate of Education -
Mackillop Catholic College
Palmerston, NT12-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Self-awareness
- Empathetic Approach
Certification
Avalanche Canada 2024 -
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
2022 NAPCAN Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/Mandatory Reporting
Workshop - Online NT
Hoops4Health 2022 -
Youth Mentoring & Coaching Workshop
Sentrient Training 2024 -
Child Safety and Protection of Young People
Conflict Resolution
Health and Wellbeing
Manual Handling
Psychological Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mentor
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
10.2021 - Current
Basketball Development Coach
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
10.2021 - Current
Avalanche Canada 2024 -
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
2022 NAPCAN Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/Mandatory Reporting
Workshop - Online NT
Hoops4Health 2022 -
Youth Mentoring & Coaching Workshop
Sentrient Training 2024 -
Child Safety and Protection of Young People
Conflict Resolution
Health and Wellbeing
Manual Handling
Psychological Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety
Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Charles Darwin University
Northern Territory Certificate of Education -
Mackillop Catholic College
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