Josiah Kotright-Lindsay
King Of Prussia
Summary
Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Business and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Tennis Instructor
University Of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods depending on age group.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing clear instructions and feedback.
- Developed lesson plans for each day's activities based on age level, skill level, and goals of the campers.
- Instructed campers on proper use of equipment such as racquets, balls, nets.
- Responsible for logistics including scheduling courts, assigning partners and opponents, tracking scores.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper progress and any issues that arose.
- Provided instruction on tennis fundamentals and techniques to campers of all ages and skill levels.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with individual players upon request from parents or coaches.
- Organized drills, activities, and games to engage campers and improve their skills.
- Demonstrated techniques to players to teach new skills and reinforce tennis abilities.
- Arranged matches between campers of similar abilities so they could test out their newly acquired skills against each other.
- Assisted with registration process for new campers and maintained accurate records of attendance.
- Incorporated fun elements into lessons such as music or challenges which kept kids engaged in the activity.
Tennis Camp Instructor
Go Tennis Inc
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive learning environment for all participants.
- Maintained a safe environment by enforcing safety rules and guidelines during all activities on the court.
- Developed strong relationships with campers and their families through regular communication and feedback.
- Facilitated engaging drills and activities promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among campers.
Youth Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated logistics for games, including transportation and equipment management.
- Engaged with parents to communicate player development and team objectives.
- Adapted coaching style based on individual learning styles of players by employing differentiated instruction methods when needed.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Retail Sales Associate
Footlocker Retail
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained organized displays to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear based on style and fit preferences.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure stock availability and minimize discrepancies.
- Provided product knowledge to customers, promoting features and benefits of various brands.
- Improved overall store appearance through diligent upkeep of shelves, display tables, and fitting areas during shifts.
Men's Shoes Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Inspected purchased items for defects before handing them over to customers.
- Demonstrated product knowledge and matched customer needs to appropriate products.
- Presented different categories of shoes and shoe care products and explained features, benefits, and technical specs to generate sales.
- Operated cash register accurately while processing transactions quickly and efficiently.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Offered additional services such as special ordering for hard-to-find sizes or colors.
- Maintained shoe department by organizing shoes by size, color and style.
- Unloaded truck, stocked merchandise and maintained aisles and product displays to foster neat, clean and organized aisles and sales floor.
Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and approachable manner.
- Providing product information, offering style advice and helping customers find the right fit and size.
- Responding to inquiries, resolving customer concerns and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Collaborating with team members, checking inventory levels and organizing the stock room.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Education
Business Analytics - Business Analytics
West Chester University
West Chester, PA06.2028
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion High School
King Of Prussia, PA06.2024
Skills
- Willingness to Learn
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem Solving
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Certification
- Tennis Instructor 1, In progress
- CPR/AED/First-Aid (Adult / Child / Infant Choking), Certified
Extracurricular Activities
Men's Tennis, Varsity Tennis Captain, 2022-2024
Volunteer Work
- Upper Merion High-school Varsity Girls Tennis Manager, 2022-2023
- Caley Elementary Mentor, 2023-2024
Timeline
Youth Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
08.2025 - 10.2025
Summer Tennis Instructor
University Of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 09.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Footlocker Retail
06.2023 - 12.2023
Men's Shoes Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
09.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
01.2022 - 09.2022
Tennis Camp Instructor
Go Tennis Inc
05.2021 - 01.2022
Business Analytics - Business Analytics
West Chester University
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion High School