Kaitlyn Rizo
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Sports Management as well as Athletic Administration and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
JV Softball Coach
Highland High School
01.2024 - Current
- Managed schedule of practices, games, and special events.
- Kept field, facilities, and equipment organized and well-maintained.
- Implemented policies for checking academic eligibility before and during time on team.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Graduate Assistant
Idaho State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist and lecture for Dr. Mondt in her Sports Law class
- Attend events for the College of Education
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
Athletic Director Intern
Highland High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Created practice schedules for all sports.
- Oversaw the High School Volleyball tournament.
- Created and updated sports rosters.
Sales Associate- Camping
Sportsman's Warehouse
10.2023 - 04.2024
- As a sales associate for the outdoor and camping section, I helped customers find all of their outdoor needs when It came to tents, flashlights, propane heaters, outdoor meals, backpacking, and so many others.
- As an avid outdoorsman it really helped me create a relationship with my customer and create a trust with the product I was helping them choose
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Career Path Intern
Idaho State University
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned and held the National Girls and Women in Sports Day at ISU.
- Met with several individuals within the college to build and budget and plan.
- Communicated with all women's sports coaches for participation in this event.
- Invited 10+ youth girls to stand with the Women's Basketball team and be part of their starting lineups.
Collegiate Softball Athlete
Dickinson State University
01.2019 - 01.2023
- I started my college softball journey In Mount Vernon, WA at Skagit Valley College. I was a catcher there for two years before transferring.
- I transferred to Dickinson, ND to attend and play softball at Dickinson State University for two more years. While here I caught all 48 games, and received the Gold Glove Catching Award.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
Education
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08-2025
Bachelor's - Sports Management
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08-2024
High School Diploma -
Elko High School
Elko, NV06.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Adaptability/reliability
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Approachable
- Conflict resolution
- Game management
- Parent engagement
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Player development
- Equipment management
Accomplishments
- North Star Gold Glove Recipient- Catcher (2023)
- Three Sport Varsity Letter (Elko High School)
- NIAA Softball Honorable Mention (2017)
- NIAA Softball Second Team All-League (2018)
- NIAA Softball First Team All-State Infielder (2018)
- Softball Most Valuable Player (2018)
- NIAA Softball Honorable Mention (2019)
- Four High School Softball Records (2018)
- AAA Student of the Week (2019)
- Bronze Academic E Award (2019)
- Dean's List- Dickinson State University (2022)
- Big Sky Hard Work Game Ball (2024)
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Idaho State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Athletic Director Intern
Highland High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
JV Softball Coach
Highland High School
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate- Camping
Sportsman's Warehouse
10.2023 - 04.2024
Career Path Intern
Idaho State University
08.2023 - 02.2024
Collegiate Softball Athlete
Dickinson State University
01.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Idaho State University
Bachelor's - Sports Management
Idaho State University
High School Diploma -
Elko High School
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