Courtney Teske

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NILES, MI, 49120, UNITED STATES

269-***-****

adm13p@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

I have been a certified group exercise instructor for 6 years and currently teaching group fitness classes at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. As a fitness instructor, my advice and coaching that I provide our members is an important part of building their confidence in achieving their health and fitness goals in an effective and safe manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fitness Instructor

NILES-BUCHANAN YMCA, NILES, MI

Jun 2010 – Current

Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.

Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.

Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.

Organize different events such as blood drives.

CERTIFY PERSONAL TRAINERS

WITS EDUCATION, SOUTH BEND, IN

Oct 2014 – Current

Create course outlines, reviews, lesson plans and study guides for students.

Teach practical lab pertaining to technique, form, safety, assessments and fitness equipment.

Teach the lecture class pertaining to fitness, health, well-being, anatomy, physiology, and more.

Receptionist

TUBE FORM SOLUTIONS, ELKHART, IN

Mar 2014 – Sep 2014

Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.

Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.

Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.

File and maintain records.

Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.

Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.

Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.

Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.

Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.

Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.

Fitness Center Coordinator

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE, DOWAGIAC, MI

Aug 2013 – Feb 2014

Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.

Supervise fitness or wellness workers, such as fitness instructors, recreation workers, nutritionists, and health educators.

Recruit, hire, train and supervise group exercise instructors and personal trainers. Monitor, evaluate and document staff performance throughout the year.

Develop fitness or wellness classes, such as yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.

Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.

Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.

Operate, and instruct others in, proper operation of fitness equipment, such as weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.

Organize and oversee fitness or wellness events or programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or first aid training, or organized runs or walks.

Prepare or implement budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans.

Respond to customer, public, or media requests for information about wellness programs or services.

Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.

Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.

Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness and wellness programs.

Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.

Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.

EDUCATION

Exercise Science

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO, MI

2008 – 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in AFAA Group Exercise.

CPR, First-Aid and AED Instructor certified.

Certified through Mad Dogg Spinning.

Certified through YUSA Cycling.

Certified in Strength and Conditioning.

Certified through YUSA Healthy Lifestyle Living.

Certified through YUSA Core Training.

Certified through YUSA Circuit Training.

Certified in Strength and conditioning.

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