Certified personal trainer, Specialized group class instructor
Resume:
Yolande Hill
Exercise Specialist
REPSSA LICENSED PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS AND
GROUP CLASS MANAGER, SPINNING INSTRUCTOR,
AQUA-AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR, AEROBICS
INSTRUCTOR, STEP AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR, BASIC
MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR, HIIT, BOOT CAMP
INSTRUCTOR, LEVEL 6&7 SPORTS MASSAGE,
LICENSED ZIN MEMBER AND ZUMBA FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR, LEVEL 1 FIRST AID INCLUDING CPR
AND AED
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Work Experience
Personal trainer, Group class instructor, Zumba
Instructor, Spinning instructor, Basic Mat Pilates, HIIT, Boot Camp, Mind-Body functional training,
Sports masseuses
Self Employed - Franschhoek, Western Cape
September 2014 to Present
• Utilized business management skills, in depth market research and advertising to source safe reliable premises for indoor and outdoor fitness activities
• Formulated financial projection plans to determine the validity and success of my freelance business
• Conceptualized a waiver of liability form for clients to complete before commencing with training if they have underlying medical concerns
• Conducted fitness assessments and health screenings for clients to be able to create safe effective personalized workout programs
• Assisted and motivated clients with weight management goals through choosing realistic sustainable nutritional plans
• Planned and incorporated sports specific training programs for athletes and sports people
• Facilitated, coached and implemented home-based fitness program routines
• Instruct and lead safe, effective, challenging group classes using specialized formats to increase
cardiorespiratory health, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
• Advocated and motivated active elderly groups to remain fit through customizing functional exercise classes incorporating resistance bands, stability balls, chairs, steps and light-weights
Assistant Manager, Group class instructor, Boot
Camp instructor, Spinning instructor, Aqua-aerobics instructor, Personal trainer
Franschhoek Health Club
Franschhoek, Western Cape
January 2009 to August 2014
• Managed with competence to assist club manager ensuring the smooth operation of the fitness facility through consistent maintenance of machines and pool
• Conducted and coordinated regular staff motivational workshops and competency training
• Collaborated with staff to streamline working schedules and group class scheduling
• Developed and presented various group classes formulated to be fun yet challenging thus increasing sales and member retention
• Guided clients through 1:1 personal training after conducting fitness and health screenings
• Aided clients with weight management, nutritional advice, goal setting, personalized exercise training programs to achieve the best results
• Explored new avenues through market research to establish premises at a school for outdoor boot camp classes to increase revenue
• Collaborated with fellow staff to arrange and implement an annual fund-raising event to raise funds for Hospice
• Conceptualized and initiated monthly challenges for members to assist with their fitness goals
Manager on duty, Receptionist, Fitness Instructor, Group Class Instructor
Health and Raquet Club
Worcester, Western Cape
January 2000 to April 2005
• Performed and aided positively with opening and closing procedures and daily access control of members
• Balanced and calculated all daily receipts of monies
• Reinforced safety regulations to new members on the gym floor
• Enabled and encouraged people with special needs to utilize the facility safely including audibly impaired, visually impaired and wheel-chair bound
• Corresponded with trainers and members about any changes in group classes and instructors
• Enthusiastically contributed to formulate special events and challenges for schools
• Conducted, presented and facilitated various group classes through incorporating different formats including: step aerobics, high/low aerobics, body conditioning classes, spinning classes, aqua aerobics, basic mat Pilates
• Corresponded respectfully with fellow staff and management through hard work and diligence to develop trust and be appointed Manager on Duty
Education
Certificate in Sports massage – Level 6 & 7
University of Stellenbosch-Stellenbosch, Western Cape February 2016 to April 2016
Diploma in Personal trainer, fitness instructor, basic mat Pilates, advanced aerobics and step aerobic
Exercise teacher's academy - Stellenbosch, Western Cape November 2001 to July 2002
Diploma in Advanced spinning
Spinning South Africa, Johnny G - Cape Town, Western Cape May 2002 to May 2002
Diploma in Aqua aerobics
Canadian Aqua fitness Leaders Alliance - Stellenbosch, Western Cape
February 2000 to March 2000
Higher diploma in Gym management
University Of Pretoria - Cape Town, Western Cape
April 1999 to September 1999
Gym Receptionist in Worcester, South Africa
Health and Raquet Club - Worcester, Western Cape
January 1999 to January 1999
Skills
• Deliver excellent customer service in the health and fitness Industry with a deep knowledge of gym
management
• Compassionate team leader who listens,
acknowledges, teaches and guide with very high
standards of work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster
positive long-term relationships and I value
diversity
• Self-motivator with a can-do approach to succeed and integrity to be a strong professional
ambassador
• I remain innovative, creative and well informed
of changes in the industry through continuous
education and research
• Flexible and adaptable to change and willing to
go over and above the call of duty
• Knowledgeable, upbeat, fun personality to
motivate clients with enthusiasm
• Great time management skills and the ability to
prioritize duties and assignments to be completed
on time and professionally
• Proactive, investigative problem solver
• In-depth knowledge of the positive benefits of
incorporating different exercise methods to keep
clients goal orientated through fun, yet
challenging workout formats
Languages
• English - Native
• Afrikaans – Native
Awards
Provincial badminton team player
September 2005
Certifications and Licenses
Emergency care and safety institute - BLS MEDICAL
March 2021 to March 2024
LICENCES OF COMPATIBILITY: CTN 40 / 2021 / 41193
LEVEL 1 FIRST AID
CPR
AED
License of compatibility: REGISTER OF EXERCISE
PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA
November 2020 to November 2021
REPSSA NUMBER:10774
INTERNATIONAL PORTABILITY FULL STATUS
Zumba instructor
May 2021
Licensed ZIN member
Continuous education courses: AFAA
May 2021
AFAA-Exercise: Exploring the science of recovery
July 2021
AFAA-Behavior change science: Help clients stick
with their program
August 2021
Zumba fitness: Cue like a Pro
November 2021
AFAA-Mental toughness
AFAA-Timing is everything in nutrition and exercise AFAA-Exercise as anxiety intervention
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