MizzouRec – Current Team Mizzou Opportunities RecSports Official

MizzouRec – Current Team Mizzou Opportunities
RecSports Official
Officials manage a safe game environment and enforce rules for Rec Sports games. Officiating experience and rule knowledge is preferred but not
required. Officials will be hired upon successful completion of training. Interested applicants must attend all training sessions.
“But I don’t know how to write a Cover Letter…”
Your cover letter has three main purposes: (1) to introduce yourself to your potential employer, (2) to sell yourself as a desirable candidate for the position,
and (3) to seek further action, typically an interview. While it is the résumé that displays your fundamental qualifications, it is your cover letter that allows you to
showcase your specific talents.
A few Cover Letter guidelines…
ü Your cover letter should be the first page of your résumé/application packet.
ü A half to a full page is an appropriate length.
ü Address your letter to the Area Manager of the position you are applying for:
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RecSports Official – Joe Sloan
ü Proofread and use spell check!
ü Be sure to sign your letter between your closing and typed name – unsigned materials will not be considered.
Format:
Ø Your first paragraph should include why you are writing. Why are you interested in this position? How did you hear about it?
Ø Your second paragraph should describe what skills, experience, and attributes you possess that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Give
emphasis to your qualifications based on the needs of Team Mizzou and the position. This is your opportunity to sell yourself!
Ø Your third and final paragraph should allude to some sort of action. Indicate that you look forward to an interview. Thank your reader for considering
your application.
Need more help?
Please review the following two pages of examples or Check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide to writing résumés at:
http://career.missouri.edu/.
Sally Sunshine
100 Hudson
1202 Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-882-2046
[email protected]
August 20, 2013
Emily Bach
MizzouRec
213 Rothwell Gymnasium
Columbia, MO 65211
Dear Ms. Bach,
I am writing because I am highly interested in the Assistant to the Associate Directors position with Team Mizzou.
Ronald McDonald, a former employee of Team Mizzou, is my manager at the Arnold Rec Center and has always told me
how much he enjoyed his experience working with Team Mizzou. He, along with Ann Stoverink, a current Team Mizzou
Deck Manager who I also know from the Arnold Rec Center, prompted me to apply for a position. When I heard of the
Assistant to the Associate Directors position at the recruitment session, it sounded like the perfect job for me.
As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have experience in an office position, where I often kept track of resident
databases using multiple programs including Microsoft Access. In addition to this, I have also been a lifeguard at the
Arnold Rec Center since last March, giving me great familiarity with a health facility setting. I have held many positions
of leadership, including Yearbook Technical Editor, National Honor Society Secretary, and memberships in many other
clubs at my high school. By participating in my high school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, I won first
place in the district competition in the category of Computer Applications, which tested skills in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Access. As you can see, my awards and accomplishments are the direct results of my strong work ethic
and sense of responsibility, my dedication to personal and professional excellence, and my ability to balance a number of
tasks and commitments.
I look forward to scheduling an interview with you. It is a great opportunity and I feel that my background makes me a
perfect candidate for this position. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me at
(573) 882-2046. I look forward to meeting you and further discussing employment opportunities with Team Mizzou.
Thank you very much for considering me for this opening.
Sincerely,
Sally Sunshine
Sally Sunshine
Enclosures
“But I don’t know how to write a Résumé…”
Your résumé is most important in your application packet. The purpose of your résumé is to obtain an interview.
Your résumé should showcase your skills and accomplishments in a way that is both interesting and easy to read. It
should stand on its own and tell a potential employer why you should be hired for the position. This is your chance to
create a positive impression and make an employer want to discuss potential opportunities within their company.
A few Résumé guidelines…
ü Create a heading that includes your full name, address, phone number, and email address. You want it to be
easy for your reader to contact you.
ü Organize your qualifications. For college students, it is best to organize by subject (education, work
experience, certifications, etc.), and then chronologically within each subject, starting with the most recent.
ü Tweak your résumé to fit the specific position you are applying for. Each time you apply for a job you should
update your résumé.
ü PROOFREAD!!!
ü The purpose of your résumé is not to list your prior jobs. Your objective is to describe what skills you have
acquired as a result of previous jobs. Highlight your accomplishments.
ü Make sure to list any and all job-related experiences. For example, if you are applying for an official
position, list any sports and teams for which you played.
Need more help?
Please review the following two pages of examples or Check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide
to writing résumés at: http://career.missouri.edu/.
Randy RecSports
Current Address
123 Main Street
MyTown, MO 65201
(573)-573-1111
[email protected]
Education
Permanent Address
789 Home Drive
YourTown, MO 65203
(314)-314-2222
Bachelor of Science in Biochemical Engineering
University of Missouri – Columbia
Minor: Underwater Basketweaving
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2010
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Lucy Lifeguard
Current Address
124 Main Street
MyTown, MO 65201
(573)-573-1112
[email protected]
Education
College Prep Diploma – 2006
Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO
Work
Experience
Umpire, Youth Baseball League, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2007 – August 2007
§ Acted as main umpire for youth baseball
§ Made sure the field was set up prior to the game
§ Enforced rulings and calls for games
Honors &
Activities
Honor Roll for 8 semesters in High school
Scholar Athlete, Varsity Football
Old Navy Associate of the Month – July 2007
Flag Football Official of the Year – 2006
Quarterback, Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO – 2006
Certifications
National Red Cross CPR Certification 2006 – present
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of Missouri – Columbia
Minor: Underwater Basketweaving
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2010
GPA: 4.0/4.0
College Prep Diploma – 2006
Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO
Work
Experience
Official, Flag Football League, St. Louis, Missouri;
September 2006 – November 2006
§ Worked on a team of flag football referees for a high
school-age league
§ Helped set up and take down of the field each night
§ Enforced rulings and calls for the games
Sales Associate, Old Navy, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2005 – August 2007
§ Assisted customers with purchases and sizes
§ Maintained look and inventory for Men’s Denim area
§ Helped customers by ringing up their purchases and
keeping track of money in the cash register
Permanent Address
788 Home Drive
YourTown, MO 65203
(314)-314-2223
Lifeguard, The Cool Pool, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2007 – August 2007
§ In charge of opening the pool and checking Ph Levels
§ Made sure patrons stayed safe and followed pool rules
§ Kept watch over diving well portion of the pool
Swim Instructor, The Cool Pool, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2007 – August 2007
§ Taught pre-school age children the basics of swimming
§ Discussed progress of students with the parents and how
to continue practice on their own
Sales Associate, Old Navy, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2005 – August 2007
§ Assisted customers with purchases and sizes
§ Maintained look and inventory for Women’s Denim area
§ Helped customers by ringing up their purchases and
keeping track of money in the cash register
Honors &
Activities
Honor Roll for 8 semesters in High school
Scholar Athlete, Varsity Swim Team
Old Navy Associate of the Month – June 2007
Certifications
National Red Cross CPR Certification 2006 – present
Molly Membership
Current Address
125 Main Street
MyTown, MO 65201
(573)-573-1113
[email protected]
Education
PJ Pumpgym
Permanent Address
787 Home Drive
YourTown, MO 65203
(314)-314-2224
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri – Columbia
Minor: Underwater Basketweaving
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2010
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Current Address
126 Main Street
MyTown, MO 65201
(573)-573-1114
[email protected]
Education
College Prep Diploma – 2006
Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO
Work
Experience
Sales Associate, Dillard’s Department Store, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2007 – August 2007
§ Assisted customers with finding their size
§ Made sure the fitting rooms were orderly and clean
§ Rang up customer purchases and assisted them with
returns
Honor Roll for 8 semesters in High school
Positive Peer Influence – August 2001 – May 2006
Old Navy Associate of the Month – February 2007
High School Valedictorian – 2006
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri – Columbia
Minor: Underwater Basketweaving
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2010
GPA: 4.0/4.0
College Prep Diploma – 2006
Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO
Work
Experience
Umpire, Youth Baseball League, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2007 – August 2007
§ Acted as main umpire for youth baseball
§ Made sure the field was set up prior to the game
§ Enforced rulings and calls for games
Attendant, Gold’s Gym, St. Louis, Missouri;
September 2006 – November 2006
§ Assisted patrons with questions regarding their workout
§ Helped keep equipment clean and in working order
Sales Associate, Old Navy, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2005 – August 2007
§ Assisted customers with purchases and sizes
§ Maintained look and inventory for Women’s Career area
§ Helped customers by ringing up their purchases and
keeping track of money in the cash register
Honors &
Activities
Permanent Address
786 Home Drive
YourTown, MO 65203
(314)-314-2225
Sales Associate, Old Navy, St. Louis, Missouri;
May 2005 – August 2007
§ Assisted customers with purchases and sizes
§ Maintained look and inventory for Men’s Casual area
§ Helped customers by ringing up their purchases and
keeping track of money in the cash register
Honors &
Activities
Honor Roll for 8 semesters in High school
Scholar Athlete, Varsity Wrestling
Old Navy Associate of the Month – January 2007
Certifications
National Red Cross CPR Certification 2006 – present