Fitness Manager
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BRIAN E. STEPHENSON
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
adwor5@r.postjobfree.com
BRIAN E. STEPHENSON
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
adwor5@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain the Fitness Manager position
with your company.
EDUCATION M.S. in Kinesiology/Sport Studies from
Texas A&M University -Commerce.
Graduation date: August 2009.
B.S. in Kinesiology from the University
of North Texas.
Graduation date: August 2005
High School Diploma, Lake Highlands
High School.
Graduation date: May 1998.
CERTIFICATION(S) CPR/AED certified by the American Heart Association.
Certified Personal Trainer.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently.
• Focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stable, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations.
• Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations.
• Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with the general public in a variety of circumstances.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations accurately and effectively.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Very proficient in sign language.
• Very proficient in the use of computers and programs.
• Ability to motivate classrooms/teams to become successful.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the Middle School/High School/University community and the public.
• Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. WORK EXPERIENCE
Workout Anytime
GENERAL MANAGER/FITNESS DIRECTOR, November 2022 – present
• Acknowledges everyone who enters the facility.
• Provides outstanding customer service to everyone, every time.
• Signs in all prospective members on the Guest Register
• Obtains liability waiver for all non-members working out.
• Understands and processes all paperwork accurately and timely.
• Properly handles all customer questions, requests, concerns and complaints, both in person and on the telephone.
• Becomes adept with all club operations and sales system guidelines.
• Familiarizes self with all club history, philosophy and services.
• Familiarizes self with local competition, industry and nutritional products.
• Adheres to all company policies and club rules.
• Assists with daily cleaning responsibilities/maintenance of the club
• Attends all meetings and training classes.
• Arrives to work properly dressed and prepared.
• Complies with all policies and guidelines set forth in Employee Manual.
• Recognizes all interactions are sales opportunities.
• Regularly promotes social events in and out of the club.
• Converts telephone and member inquiries into appointments. Anytime Fitness
FITNESS MANAGER/MASTER TRAINER, December 2021 – October 2022
• Attending and participating in management meetings.
• Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Training new staff members.
• Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
• Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals.
• Collaborating with staff members to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facilities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing expenses and purchasing new equipment.
• Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence.
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teach clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Club 4 Fitness
FITNESS DIRECTOR/MASTER TRAINER, 2021
• Attending and participating in management meetings.
• Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Training new staff members.
• Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
• Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals.
• Collaborating with staff members to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facilities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing expenses and purchasing new equipment.
• Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence.
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teach clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Texas FITT
FITNESS DIRECTOR/MASTER TRAINER, 2021
• Attending and participating in management meetings.
• Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Training new staff members.
• Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
• Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals.
• Collaborating with staff members to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facilities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing expenses and purchasing new equipment.
• Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence.
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teach clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Life Time Fitness
MASTER TRAINER, 2020
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teacher clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Fitness Connection
MASTER TRAINER, 2020
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teacher clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Texas Family Fitness
FITNESS MANAGER, 2020
• Attending and participating in management meetings.
• Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Training new staff members.
• Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
• Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals.
• Collaborating with staff members to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facilities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing expenses and purchasing new equipment.
• Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence. Manager Lead
SOVEREIGN STAFFING OFFICE, 2020
• Ensuring that the department is adequately staffed.
• Making sure that each member of the team performs tasks relevant to their job descriptions.
• Conflict management to diffuse the situation.
• Knows the strengths and weaknesses of the team members and uses this to determine the best person to complete each task.
• Attends meetings on behalf of the team to communicate status updates on projects, learn about new tasks the group will be involved with and discuss any issues getting in their way.
Fitness Director
WORKOUT ANYTIME, 2019-2020
• Attending and participating in management meetings.
• Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Training new staff members.
• Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
• Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals.
• Collaborating with staff members to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of facilities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing expenses and purchasing new equipment.
• Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence. Head Trainer
FITNESS CONNECTION, 2018-2019
• Possessed a strong awareness of customer satisfaction.
• Provided was responsible for a consistent and agreed level of service.
• Supervised the process associated with the membership payment options offered, and manage the relationship between our members and our direct debit provider, Debit Success.
• Ensured the gym was a friendly and welcoming place to exercise.
• Train and assist clients as required.
• Completed and contributed to projects as set by the Manager.
• Complied with Fitness NZ Code of Ethics.
• Continual up-skilling of health and fitness knowledge.
• Provide prompt resolution of any customer concerns.
• Oversee the day to day operation of the team ensuring that appropriate service is provided.
Fitness Manager/Master Trainer
FITNESS NATION, 2017-2018
• Possessed a strong awareness of customer satisfaction.
• Provided was responsible for a consistent and agreed level of service.
• Supervised the process associated with the membership payment options offered, and manage the relationship between our members and our direct debit provider, Debit Success.
• Ensured the gym was a friendly and welcoming place to exercise.
• Train and assist clients as required.
• Completed and contributed to projects as set by the Manager.
• Complied with Fitness NZ Code of Ethics
• Continual up-skilling of health and fitness knowledge
• Provide prompt resolution of any customer concerns
• Oversee the day to day operation of the team ensuring that appropriate service is provided.
Master Trainer
LA FITNESS, 2014-2017
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teacher clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Health Specialist
HEALTH FITNESS, 2013-2014
• Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
• Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
• Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results; designs individualized programs to meet the member's interests, abilities and goals.
• Assists with the development and/or delivery of a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.
• Enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations.
• Assists in creating bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materials.
• Maintains participant files and database.
• Performs facility maintenance responsibilities; ensures facility, equipment and locker rooms are clean and stocked at all times. Ensures personal and facility appearance meet standards.
• Projects and other duties as assigned.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY, 2013-2014
• Instruct/coach groups/individuals in the fundamentals of sports.
• Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation.
• Evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
• Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
• Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Head Track and Field Coach
FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY, 2013-2014
• Develop and establish a high-quality program founded on sound Track and Field principles, strong team values, and the ethics of hard work, commitment, loyalty, honesty, respect and sportsmanship.
• Participate in the selection and development of Track and Field staff which includes all coaches and support staff.
• Manage and develop all levels of the program.
• Develop off-season training programs and summer opportunities for player performance improvement.
• Purchase equipment with money allotted to Track and Field in the High School Athletic Budget.
• Collect, maintain and inventory all equipment in the program. Communicate all information regarding the Track and Field program to school, parents, and community.
Head Cross Country Coach
FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY, 2013-2014
• Develop and establish a high-quality program founded on sound Cross Country principles, strong team values, and the ethics of hard work, commitment, loyalty, honesty, respect and sportsmanship.
• Participate in the selection and development of Cross Country which includes all coaches and support staff.
• Manage and develop all levels of the program.
• Develop off-season training programs and summer opportunities for player performance improvement.
• Purchase equipment with money allotted to Cross Country in the High School Athletic Budget.
• Collect, maintain and inventory all equipment in the program. Communicate all information regarding the Cross-Country program to school, parents, and community.
Head Track and Field Coach
PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, 2013
• Develop and establish a high-quality program founded on sound Track and Field principles, strong team values, and the ethics of hard work, commitment, loyalty, honesty, respect and sportsmanship.
• Participate in the selection and development of Track and Field staff which includes all coaches and support staff.
• Manage and develop all levels of the program.
• Develop off-season training programs and summer opportunities for player performance improvement.
• Purchase equipment with money allotted to Track and Field in the High School Athletic Budget.
• Collect, maintain and inventory all equipment in the program. Communicate all information regarding the Track and Field program to school, parents, and community.
Personal Trainer
24 HOUR FITNESS, 2012
• Apply fundamental kinesiology principles to design fitness programs that help meet health and fitness goals in public and private settings.
• Teacher clients/patients how to reach their fitness goals and promote safe exercise prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with current industry standards and practices by completing periodic continuing education requirements. Inclusion Paraprofessional Teacher Aide (Special Education, Practical Writing, Earth Science, Physics and Chemistry, Study Hall) DUNCANVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (Duncanville High School), 2010-2012
• Attended to the requirements detailed in the education plans of their special needs students, such as a 504 plan, Transition plan (a post- secondary plan), IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan), or IEP (Individual Education Plan) in coordination with implementation and review by the special education team (parents, special education teacher, specialized personnel, service providers and many times the student).
• Planned lessons and classroom activities with the help of the special education teacher according to a curriculum through medications and redesigns as needed.
• Gathered information on the student’s strengths and weakness and develop ways to address them by reviewing past performances on state tests, semester exams, or report cards and the student’s personal history.
• Opened a line of communication between the student’s parent to provide progress and request feedback to share with the special education teacher and other team members.
• Met with team members and solicited the support of the school principal and special education supervisor for help with materials and resources necessary to make inclusion beneficial for all involved.
• Set up a cooperative teaching arrangement that uses a variety of styles to fit student need, resources, time, and teacher skill for a dynamic learning experience prior to the student’s introduction and throughout their time in the environment.
Substitute Teacher
DUNCANVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2010
• Maintained and respected confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintained a discipline and classroom control that fostered a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensured the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reported to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Reported all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implemented lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organized students for effective instruction.
• Dismissed all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Completed a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher.
• Collected and placed students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk.
• Returned instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.
• Determined if his/her services will be required for the next school day.
• Complied with and supported school and division regulations and policies.
• Modeled non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performed other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices. Director of Performance Training Camp
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER, 2009 - 2010
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supervising, counseling and evaluating qualified staff members.
• Ensuring that all aspects of the program operate efficiently and effectively, including maintaining personnel records and implementing health and safety standards, income and expenses, and attendance records.
• Managing the camp office operation.
• Attending all leader meetings and staff meetings throughout the summer.
• Coordinating and planning staff training week ensuring all staff members receive the appropriate training.
• Please see Performance Training Camp attachment. Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER, 2009 - 2010
• Conducted training group exercise classes (Strength & Conditioning, Body Battle, The Weight Is Over, and Performance Training Camp).
• Taking care of adults and middle-aged people in maintaining the body fitness.
• Providing modern facilities and equipment for proper training.
• Helping in losing of weight effectively.
• Guiding for proper exercise for avoiding muscular stress and joint problems.
• Provided one-on-one fitness instruction to clients desiring a program tailored to their specific needs.
• Evaluated client’s physical fitness and kept track of their progress.
• Developed programs and choose exercises that provided optimum results and took into account the activities the clients enjoyed.
• Acted as a motivator who pushed my clients to their physical limits. Kinesiology Department Administrative Assistant
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY, 2008-2009
• Assisted in all aspects of general office coordination.
• Maintained office calendar to coordinate work flow.
• Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Interacted with clients, vendors and visitors.
• Answered telephones and transferred to appropriate staff member.
• Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
• Signed for and distributed UPS/FedEx or similarly delivered packages.
• Performed general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, bookkeeping, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.
• Created and modified documents such ports, memos, letters statements using word processing and/or other presentation software.
• Set up and coordinated meetings and conferences.
• Prepared agendas and made arrangements for committee, Board or other meetings.
• Made travel arrangements for staff, board and volunteers.
• Collected and maintained inventory of office equipment and supplies.
• Researched, priced and purchased office furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Arranged for the repair and maintenance of office.
• Support staff in assigned project-based work.
• Supervised volunteers and other support personnel.
• Assisted in special events, such as fundraising activities and the annual meeting.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY, 2008-2009
• Recruiting Coordinator: recruitment of quality student-athletes who would be a good fit for the program.
• Designed and implemented in-season and off-season training programs.
• Focused on student-athlete retention, including monitoring academic progress.
• Participated in program fundraising activities.
• Assisted in hosting home contests at both the college and high school level.
• Assisted head coach with administrative duties such as scheduling, travel, and budgeting.
• Facilitated the personal development of student-athletes by focusing on areas like values and ethics.
Graduate Assistant/Instructor
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE, 2007-2008
• Taught Track and Field class under Rich Lawrence (former head track and field coach).
• Offered academic program support to faculty members by conducting classes, labs or study sessions for undergraduate classes.
• Responsible for setting up labs and classroom experiments and technology, grading papers and tests, maintaining equipment and distributing coursework in person or online.
• Met with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
• Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
• Ordered or obtained materials needed for classes.
• Prepared and proctored examinations.
• Returned assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
• Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
• Arranged for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
• Provided assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
• Provided instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
• Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments, and papers, and recorded grades.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, and supplementary notes.
• Attended lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE, 2006-2008
• Recruiting Coordinator: recruitment of quality student-athletes who would be a good fit for the program.
• Designed and implemented in-season and off-season training programs.
• Focused on student-athlete retention, including monitoring academic progress.
• Participated in program fundraising activities.
• Assisted in hosting home contests at both the college and high school level.
• Assisted head coach with administrative duties such as scheduling, travel, and budgeting.
• Facilitated the personal development of student-athletes by focusing on areas like values and ethics.
Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach
ARLINGTON JAMES BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL, 2003-2006
• Designed and implemented in-season and off-season training programs.
• Supervised track athletes at the track meets and in locker room.
• Led practices following the head coach’s schedule of activities.
• Attended all track meets.
• Reported to the head coach any problems or concerns.
• Attended meetings as required by head coach.
• Assisted in the care of equipment and facilities.
• Assisted in collection, inventory, and storage of equipment.
• Recommended to the Head Coach: awards for the athletes, facility improvements, equipment to be purchased, schedule improvements, etc. Personal Trainer
THE LAKE HIGHLANDS FAMILY YMCA, 2000-2001
• Designed exercise programs for clients.
• Managed Fitlinxx training programs for clients.
• Coordinated recreational sports for children.
• Understood the needs of the client and planned the workout routine accordingly.
• Chose correct set of exercises for the client.
• Demonstrated the exercises and ensured that the client is performing the exercises correctly.
• Explained the effects of particular exercises to the client.
• Motivated the client to achieve the set fitness goals.
• Punctual and ensured that the designed workout routine is followed properly.
• Provided nutrition and fitness tips to the client to enhance their workout program.
• Designed and customized one-on-one training programs and help motivate clients to exercise.
• Monitored fitness progress and are used by people who wanted to stay in shape or athletes.
• Assessed a client’s fitness and made recommendations on how to improve their fitness and which exercises are best. PERSONAL ACHEIVMENTS
• Started Sports Performance Training Camp in 2009 with the goal of helping athletes of all ages reach their performance goals.
• Hired as an Assistant Track and Field Coach at Tarleton State University in 2008. Coached middle distance group to multiple All-conference honors.
• Received Masters in Kinesiology/Sport Studies in 2009 during coaching tenure at Texas A&M University – Commerce.
• Hired as an Assistant Track and Field Coach at Texas A&M University – Commerce. Coached athletes to numerous All-Conference performances.
• Graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Kinesiology and minor in Health in 2005.
• Earned All-conference in the 800-meter dash during the 2002 outdoor track and field season after placing 8th in the event. Led the University of North Texas to their second team title in three years.
• Earned All-conference in the 800-meter dash during the 2002 indoor track and field season after placing second in the event for the University of North Texas.
• Earned All-conference in the mile relay during the 2001 outdoor track and field season after placing first in the event for the University of North Texas.
• Earned All-conference in the Distance Medley Relay and 4x400 during the 2001 indoor track and field season after placing third and second respectively for the University of North Texas.
• Placed on the University of North Texas’ Athletic Dean’s List from 2001- 2003 for athletic and academic achievements.
• Transferred to the University of North Texas to continue education endeavors as well as compete in Cross Country and Track and Field.
• Named on the Dean’s List during freshman and sophomore years at Texas A&M University – Commerce.
• Earned an athletic scholarship at Texas A&M University – Commerce to compete in Cross Country and Track.
• Named All-region in the 800-meter dash and the 4x400 after placing forth in both for Lake Highlands High School during senior year.
• Named All-district as well as runner-up in the 800-meter dash during senior year at Lake Highlands High School.
• Named second team All-district in Cross Country after placing 30th for Lake Highlands High School during senior year.
• Named All-district during sophomore year at Lake Highlands High School after placing forth in the 400-meter dash and third in the 4x400.
• Named All-city after winning the district title in the 800-meter dash for Forest Meadow Junior High School during eighth grade year in 1993.
• Started Track career at the age of 12 winning first race at the Jesse Owens Invitational which was held at Dallas Kimball High School in 1991. PROFESSIONAL GOALS
• I have a serious commitment to be the best for each and every one of the students and co-workers I have the opportunity to work with.
• I will work hard to be a positive influence in the lives of my students and my fellow co-workers.
• To keep up with the most effective coordinating methods, attend workshops, obtain a doctorate in kinesiology, and interact with others in my profession for advice and to learn new ideas.
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