Biography
My name is Jaden Flowers, a senior Recreation Administration student at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) with a concentration in Recreational Sports Management and a minor in Sports Coaching from Charlotte, NC. I chose this major is because I like sports and have played sports since I was a kid. As a student on the autism spectrum, sports helped me with my social skills while being part of a team. Attending programs like Sports Biz Camps in high school exposed me to career opportunities in the sports industry. After I graduate from NCCU, I would like to get my master's degree in athletic administration and also get my doctorate degree as well. My career goals are to work for a professional sports team or manage or own my own sports agency.
I am involved in many activities on campus such as the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) Cohort 14, TRIO Student Acce(SSS) Success Program Student, 1910 Male Honors Society, Rho Phi Lambda National Honor Fraternity for Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), a member of the North Carolina Recreation & Park Association (NCRPA)
I have obtained certifications in Concussion in Sports, Coaching Adapted Sports, and Fundamentals of Coaching. I have 300+ volunteer hours, with 21 hours with NCCU Athletics, 106 recreation practicum hours, 28 hours at the 2024 MEAC Basketball Tournament, 30 hours with the Greensboro Sports Foundation, 48 hours with Stratford Richardson YMCA, and 37 hours with Mecklenburg County Park and Rec as part of my 400-hour recreation internship.
I was selected as DREAM Foundation Scholar for Spring 2025, a 10-week program to expose HBCU students to opportunities in professional sports and worked with the Vegas Golden Knights and other organizations in Las Vegas.
Education
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
2018 - 2022
Central Piedmont Community College
2021- 2022
North Carolina Central University
2022 - Present
Professional Organizations
African American Male Initiative (AAMI)
The African American Male Initiative (AAMI) at North Carolina Central University is a living-learning community and support program designed to promote the academic, personal, and professional success of African American male students.
TRIO Acce(SSS) Success Program
​The TRIO Student Acce[SSS] Program (Access & Student Support Services, with the “SSS” in brackets) at NCCU is a support program designed to help students—especially those who are first-generation, from limited‑income households, or with disabilities—succeed academically, persist in college, and graduate.
Rho Phi Lambda Honor Fraternity
It is a national honorary society devoted to students in recreation, parks, and leisure services / parks & recreation management programs. The society recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service—specifically for students involved in the professional preparation programs of recreation & parks.
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
The NSLS is a leadership honor society / development organization. It is recognized as the only accredited collegiate leadership honor society in the U.S. (i.e. accredited co‑curricular leadership development) under its model. NSLS aims to help students develop leadership skills, set goals, build community, and leverage networking, coaching, and speaker events to help members grow in their academic, personal, and professional lives.
North Carolina Recreation & Park Association (NCRPA)
NCRPA is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the park, recreation, and leisure professions in North Carolina. Its work includes empowering recreation professionals and citizen board members via educational opportunities, training, and advocacy to positively impact communities across the state.
Contact
Jaden Flowers Resume
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