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Certified personal trainer, Specialized group class instructor

Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted:
February 17, 2022

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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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