Ryan Walsh

Management Student at Fairfield University | Seeking Roles in the Sports Industry | Aspiring Sports Front Office Proffesional

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

I’m a Management major and Marketing minor at Fairfield University with a strong interest in the sports business industry, especially working in a team’s front office one day. I’ve always been drawn to the way sports bring people together—whether it’s fans, communities, or entire cities—and I’d like to be part of creating those kinds of experiences. I enjoy following trends in sports media and fan engagement, and I’m interested in learning more about how teams operate behind the scenes. At Fairfield, I’m a member of the Club Tennis Team, which has taught me a lot about teamwork, competition, and staying disciplined. I also volunteer with the National Kidney Foundation, which has been a great way to give back and be involved in something bigger than myself. Through my classes and experiences, I’m continuing to build skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, as well as marketing strategy and project management. Fun facts: I’m very interested in history, travel and geography, and can name more than 90% of the world’s country flags. I also enjoy following both college and professional sports, as well as learning about new sports and their the rules.

Experience

  • Lead Archery Instructor at Congressional School
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    • Supervised daily operations of the archery range, ensuring compliance with USA Archery safety standards. • Created and delivered age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to varying skill levels, creating a fun and engaging environment. • Taught archery to groups of 20 children, totaling over 300 campers per session, providing a safe, fun, and educational environment. • Led archery demonstrations during two camp open house events, teaching parents and children archery fundamentals, contributing to camp enrollment and community engagement. • Trained and mentored one junior staff member on safety protocols and instructional techniques each session.

  • Camp Saint Charles (Newburg, Maryland, United States)
    • Camp Counselor, Co-Lead Archery Program
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Camp Counselor
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

      • Led daily activities for campers ages 7-15 at sleepaway camp, providing a safe and enjoyable camp experience. • Served as a primary group leader for approximately 20 campers. • Co-led the archery program, maintaining equipment and range safety in alignment with USA Archery standards. • Supported over 500 campers across two summers, contributing to high satisfaction scores in post-camp surveys.