Catherine Fossen
Folsom,CA
Summary
Youth development professional with five years of experience mentoring and supervising youth and young adults in structured environments. Expertise in fostering trust, navigating interpersonal conflict, and providing individualized support to facilitate personal growth. Aiming to leverage these skills as an Assistant Probation Officer.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Coordinator - Young Adults Director
Vintage Grace Church
El Dorado Hills, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Direct and oversee a Young Adults ministry serving approximately 75 individuals ages 18-25.
- Planned and facilitated weekly programs, small groups, educational discussions, service opportunities, retreats, and large-scale events to engage and develop young adults.
- Provide individual mentorship and guidance to young adults navigating personal, relational, and life challenges.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with young adults through consistent communication and support while establishing clear leadership boundaries and accountability.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and coordinate volunteer leaders and provide ongoing leadership development and support.
- Navigate sensitive situations, interpersonal conflicts, and difficult conversations with empathy, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Coordinated with staff, volunteers, families, community members, and outside organizations to ensure successful execution of programs and events.
Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
El Dorado Hills, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Led group fitness classes in fast-paced environment, ensuring participant safety and adherence to procedures.
- Provide clear verbal instruction, individual coaching, motivation, and corrective feedback to participants with varying abilities and needs.
- Monitored participants continuously, responding promptly to safety concerns and adapting to changing circumstances.
- Maintain composure and leadership while simultaneously supervising multiple participants and activities.
- Built positive relationships with members through consistent communication, encouragement, and accountability.
High School Youth Ministry Staff
Vintage Grace Church
El Dorado Hills, CA
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Mentored and supervised high-school-aged youth through weekly programs, small groups, camps, retreats, service projects, and other structured activities.
- Guided teenagers through personal challenges, peer conflict, and emotional situations, fostering resilience in difficult circumstances and important life decisions.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with adolescents while upholding adult-youth boundaries and behavioral expectations.
- Managed group behavior and addressed interpersonal conflict, reinforcing expectations to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
- Facilitated group discussions focused on character development, personal responsibility, healthy decision-making, and positive relationships.
- Collaborated with ministry staff, volunteers, parents, and other trusted adults to appropriately support youth.
- Assisted with camps, trips, and large-group activities requiring close supervision, organization, situational awareness, and adaptability.
Kids Sports Skills Coach /Gymnastics Instructor
Life Time Fitness Inc.
Folsom, California
2018 - 2019
- Led structured group fitness and sports classes for children and adolescents, including HIIT, Progressive Gymnastics, agility, and sports-skills training.
- Taught age-appropriate movement, coordination, strength, and athletic skills while maintaining a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.
- Supervised groups of youth during physical activities, providing clear instruction, behavioral expectations, and positive reinforcement.
- Assessed progress and adjusted programs based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Ministry
Biola University
La Mirada, CA01-2023
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA01-2020
Skills
- Adolescent & Young Adult Mentorship
- Youth Supervision & Support
- Program Development & Coordination
- Conflict Management
- Safety Awareness
- Team Leadership
- Communication techniques
- Counseling techniques
- Wellness Coaching
- Spiritual Guidance
- Public speaking
- Emotional intelligence
- Professional Boundaries
Timeline
Ministry Coordinator - Young Adults Director
Vintage Grace Church
08.2025 - Current
Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
09.2024 - Current
High School Youth Ministry Staff
Vintage Grace Church
11.2021 - 08.2025
Kids Sports Skills Coach /Gymnastics Instructor
Life Time Fitness Inc.
2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Ministry
Biola University
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Folsom Lake College