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Debra Frank Rodriguez
Garfield, New Jersey 07026
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JOB OBJECTIVE
Exercise Physiologist Wellness Coordinator
WORK EXPERIENCE
HealthPro-Heritage @ RiverSpringHealth, Riverdale, NY (3/2018-Present)
Wellness Coordinator
Create, promote and lead group safe therapeutic movement class for entire campus community.
Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing resident engagement.
Refer residents to rehab services and monitor and supervise rehab resident referrals.
Report to Rehab Director.
‘THE TOUCH OF CLASS’, NY and NJ (1991-Present)
President
Organizing special events, fund raisers and seminars focusing on the benefits of Health, Wellness, Sport and Fitness for people of all ages and abilities.
National Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatic Instruction.
Licensed Massage Practice; private clients and corporate groups.
Instruction of exercise; Specializing in aquatics & adaptive fitness.
American Red Cross Certified Instruction of: WSI, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, 1st Aid, Prevention of Disease Transmission, Babysitting, Pet 1st Aid & CPR and all levels of Swimming for people of all ages and abilities.
Contributing writer for several health and fitness publications; ‘Nightlife’, ‘Fitness Plus’, ‘Muscle Training Illustrated’, ‘Voice Of The Diabetic’, ‘New Living’, ‘ABLE’, ‘Sports& Spokes”.
Introducing ‘The Renegade Clowns’. Entertainment for community & special needs programs.
Licensed Zumba, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba Instruction
Certified Recreation Therapy; activities for people of all ages and abilities.
FELICIAN COLLEGE, Lodi, New Jersey (January 2013-Present)
Adjunct Faculty
Teaching therapeutic movement classes to ’21 & Over’ Special education students.
CITY Of HACKENSACK, Hackensack, New Jersey (September 2012-Present)
Development of Senior Wellness Programming
Creating and instructing Senior Movement and wellness classes.
YM-YWHA OF PASSAIC CLIFTON, Clifton, New Jersey (Jan. 2007-Present)
Consultant/Instructor
Working with the aquatics department to develop programming. Teaching WSI, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and 1st Aid to the staff and facility members.
BERGEN COUNTY DEPT OF SENIOR SERVICES, Hackensack, NJ (August 2003-Present)
Instructor
·Teaching fitness classes to seniors and the disabled. Using creative safe programming to improve mind and body image. Classes are taught at Senior Centers all over the county. Teaching National Arthritis Exercise classes.
YMCA OF GREATER BERGEN COUNTY, Hackensack, NJ (Sept. 2003-Present)
Instructor
Senior Outreach program offering fitness classes at Bergen County Senior Centers.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA, Lodi, NJ (August 2005- Present)
Consultant/Instructor
Working with facility management and staff to improve programming, management and services. Teaching youth and adult aquatic and safety classes.
TOWN OF GREENBURG, Ardsley, NY (June 2003-2009)
Instructor
Adult Swimming, Water Aerobics, ’Parent Tot’ and ‘Preschool Swim’.
YMCA OF GARFIELD, Garfield, NJ (August 2001June 2004)
Instructor
Water Aerobics, Arthritis Aquatics and Deep Water Exercise.
INTERVILLAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION, Ardsley, NY (September 2000-Dec. 2006)
Instructor
Aqua Aerobics and Deep Water Exercise.
HAIR CLUB FOR MEN, Fort Lee. NY (March 1999- August 2002)
New Business Sales Consultant
Introduced products and services to prospective clients.
Developed and cultivated new leads.
Established and maintained client communications, secured client agreement and payment.
Worked closely with staff locally and nationally to ensure client satisfaction.
THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, Nassau County, New York (1979-2001).
Instructor
All levels of swimming. Adult aerobics, calisthenics and aqua exercise.
Handicapped swim program. Coach Springboard Diving team.
THE FITNESS COMPANY AT SKYCLUB, Riverdale, NY (March 1996-August 1998)
General Manager
Supervised all facility operations; sales, personnel, programming, maintenance, promotions, financial budgeting, membership compliance and board relations.
The facility is 14,000 square feet, two outdoor pools, basket ball and tennis courts, full health club with locker rooms, catering rooms, 20-25 employees over 4200 members and an annual budget of $500,000.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, Riverdale, NY (1996-1999)
Instructor
Water Exercise, Arthritis and Adaptive Aquatic Program.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY DEPT OF CONT.ED. Hempstead, NY (May 1994- August 1997)
Adjunct Professor
Development and Instruction of Recreation Programs: Wellness & Fitness Education classes.
‘Women & Wellness’, ‘ Diabetes & Exercise’, Fitness & Sport for the Handicapped’,
Adaptive Aquatics’ and ‘Aquatic Exercise’.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF CONT.ED., Manhattan, NY (Sept. 1995-May 1997)
Instructor
·Personal Trainers Handicap Orientation Class.
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, DEPT OF P.E. AND RECREATION, Queens, NY (1989-1991)
Faculty
Instructor of; Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Weight Training,
Aerobic Exercise and Swimming classes.
UNIONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Uniondale, NY (1993-1996)
Program Director
.Taught, choreographed and implemented synchronized swimming program and performances.
LIDO BEACH TOWERS, Lido Beach, NY (1990-1992)
Recreation Director
Organized adult & children activities. Supervised recreation/aquatic staff.
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF HEALTH & REC.,
Omaha, NE (Sept. 1983-August 1985)
Faculty
.Springboard Diving Coach. Intramural Program Supervisor. . Instructor; Physical Conditioning, Swimming, Diving, Advanced First Aid and C.P. R..
VILLAGE OF NEW PALTZ, New Paltz, NY (1979-1981)
Pool Director
Supervised all operations, membership sales, personnel, maintenance, programming, health regulations, financial budgeting and complied with the criteria outlined by the municipality.
EDUCATION
M.S. Exercise Physiology-CUNY at Queens, 1991
New College of Holistic Health, 1000 hour Massage Therapy Certification Program, 1989
M.S. Recreation Administration- UNO at Omaha, 1984
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation- SUNY at New Paltz, 1981
Certified Instructor of National Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatic programs
Licensed Zumba, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba Instructor
American Red Cross Instructor of: WSI, Lifeguard Training, 1st Aid, CPR/AED & Babysitting
VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board of Directors Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, NJ
Member Medical Advisory Board Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Roslyn, NY, JDRF
National Arthritis Foundation, NAF
North American Ski Journalist Association, NASJA
American Massage Therapy Association, AMTA
World Clown Association WCA, Clowns of America International COAI, Mitzvah Clowns, JClowns
American Red Cross, ARC
American Business Women’s Association, ABWA
American Association of Diabetic Educators. AADE
International Diabetic Athlete Association, IDAA
American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM
American Diabetes Association, ADA
Zumba Instructor Network
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, AAHPERD
Women’s Sports Foundation. WSF
Volunteer New Jersey Developmental Center, NJDC
Kessler Rehabilitations Center, Saddle Brook, NJ
Temple Emeth, Teaneck, NJ
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