High School Training

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Lake Villa, IL, 60046 Cell847-***-****

Email: *****.*****@*********.***

Karin Brown

Objective I wish to work in a dynamic workplace, as part of a

team that shares the same passion for fitness,

exercise and sport as I do. My goal is to formulate

cutting -edge training programs, provide coaching

and support, teach valuable sporting and life

skills while continuing to develop and enhance my

own knowledge of training and coaching.

Experience 2007 - current Blue Devil Swim

Club Gurnee, IL

Lead Coach

Under the supervision of the Head Swim Coach,

assists in providing instruction and training to

the senior competitive swim groups, specifically

Senior Groups I(Orange) and II(Yellow) - 13 year

and older swimmers working towards Regional and

State Championship level meets.

In the absence of the Head Coach, assume the lead

role for the Senior Group III(Green - State,

Sectional and National level swimmers) in

supervising daily workouts

Strength and Conditioning Trainer for all senior

(13yrs and older) swimmers. Develop and implement a

comprehensive year round dryland strength and

conditioning program for athletes competing at

Club, State, High School, Junior National and

Senior National level competitions. Current

athletes working with include NATIONAL USA SWIMMING

#1 Ranked 16 year old breaststroke male swimmer, #2

Ranked 16 year old Butterfly and 3 2012 USA Olympic

Trial Qualifiers.

2011 - current Warren

Township High School Gurnee, IL

JV Girls Swim Team Coach

Under the supervision of the Head Swim Coach,

assists in providing instruction and training to

the senior competitive swim groups, specifically

Senior Groups I(Orange) and II(Yellow) - 13 year

and older swimmers working towards Regional and

State Championship level meets.

2010 - current North Suburban

YMCA Northbrook, IL

Fitness & Personal Trainer

Provide various individualized personal training

services that offer members programs to maximize

workout efficiency, improve fitness, increase

stamina, improve overall sense of wellbeing and

importantly to enjoy their fitness experience.

Develop sound exercise recommendations, fitness

testing and general health promotion to fitness

center members.

Conduct equipment orientations and fitness

assessment for apparently healthy populations

2005 - 2009 LakeView RecPlex

Village of Pleasant Prairie, WI

Fitness & Wellness Director

Managed 18000 square ft fitness center, developed

and administered all fitness and wellness

programming.

Successfully managed personal training program and

increased PT revenue from $35K to $98K over a 3year

period.

Race director/co-coordinator for special event 5k

series, indoor triathlon series and Pleasant

Prairie Triathlon.

2000 - 2004 Hastings Lake YMCA Lake Villa, IL

Fitness and Facility Operations Director

Directed and implemented fitness and wellness,

aquatics, sport programs and operations of

Community Center facility

Volunteer swim coach for the Hastings Lake

Stingrays ( continued until 2007)

1998 -2000 University of Cape Town Cape Town, South

Africa

Senior Sports Administrator

Provided vision and leadership for comprehensive

student sport, wellness and recreation programming.

Project leader for regional and national event

management.

1988 - 1998 University of Western Cape Bellville,

South Africa

Sports Administrator

Responsible for strategic planning of student sport

and recreational program for a student & staff

population of 13,000.

Volunteer Coach: swim and waterpolo team

Education 1986 University of the Western Cape South Africa

BA Physical Education

Majors: Physical Education and English

AWARD: University Sportsperson of the Year Award

for achievements on the playing field and

contribution in sports administration.

1988 University of the Western Cape South Africa

B.A.(Honors) in Human Movement Studies

Major: Exercise Science and Kinesiology

1998 University of the Western Cape South Africa

B.Com(Honors) Business Management Majors: Financial

Management and

Information Systems

AWARD: Top Student in Graduating class

Certificates NASM Certified Personal Trainer - current

American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid

Certificates - current

USA Swimming Certified Coach - current

American Swim Coaches Association - current

YMCA Certification: Healthy Lifestyle Principles

YMCA Certification: Principles of YMCA Health &

Fitness

YMCA Certification: Personal Fitness Program

Director

Race Director Certificate: USA Triathlon and USATF

: Road Race

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