Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors & Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Christian Soria Navarro

Ogden,United States

Summary

I have become passionate fitness professional with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and hands-on experience as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and in Orange Theory leadership. As Head Trainer of a 300+ member studio, I lead and mentor a team of coaches. I’m driven by building strong community culture, empowering clients, and helping people build confidence through movement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strength & Conditioning Intern

William Penn University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Education Gained

• Learned to curate and sustain a winning training environment, emphasizing accountability, discipline, effort, and team culture.

• Gained hands-on experience in exercise program structure, including warm-ups, primary lifts, accessory work, conditioning, and recovery protocols.

• Developed the ability to make real-time adjustments to programs based on athlete readiness, fatigue, technique breakdowns, or injury considerations.

• Coached athletes through proper lifting mechanics, movement efficiency, and intent, prioritizing safety and performance.

• Assisted in managing large group training sessions, improving communication, organization, and leadership under fast-paced conditions.

• Observed and applied principles of progression, regression, and load management to support long-term athlete development.

Head Coach

Orange Theory
06.2024 - Current

Key Achievements

• Fastest promotion to Head Coach in regional history

• Fastest coach to reach 1,000 classes taught

• Known for building strong community culture and developing high-performing coaches


Responsibilities / Duties

• Lead high-energy, results-driven Orangetheory classes while maintaining elite standards in coaching cues, member engagement, and safety across all fitness levels.

• Serve as the primary leader and mentor for coaching staff; onboard, develop, and elevate coaches through feedback, education, and performance modeling.

• Drive member retention and studio culture by creating inclusive, motivating, and community-focused class environments.

• Translate exercise science principles into clear, actionable coaching cues, optimizing heart-rate training, strength progression, and treadmill performance.

• Collaborate with studio leadership to support programming execution, brand consistency, and special events, including themed workouts and performance challenges.

• Recognized for exceptional class attendance, member satisfaction, and leadership presence on the floor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Kinesiology and Exercise Science

William Penn University
05.2024

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

College of the Redwoods
05.2022

Skills

    Organizational & Personal Skills

    Time management in fast-paced, high-volume environments

    Adaptability and problem-solving under pressure

    Strong work ethic with growth-oriented mindset

    Professional & Technical Skills

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Program design for strength, endurance, HIIT, and group fitness classes

    Client assessment, movement screening, and corrective exercise implementation

    Injury-aware training (shoulder, hip, low-back considerations)

    1:1 personal training and large-group coaching (40 participants)

    Coaching & Communication

    High-energy group coaching with clear cueing and motivation

    Ability to scale, modify, and progress movements for all fitness levels

    Community building and member engagement strategies

    Leadership & Management

    Hiring, onboarding, and managing a team of 4 coaches

    Coach scheduling, class coverage, and performance oversight

    Mentorship and development of coaching staff

    Creating positive studio culture and accountability standards

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT-CPT) - (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
  • Issued May 2023 - Expires May 2027
  • 3624289
  • Nutritionist - (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
  • 3624295

Honors & Awards

Deans List - William Penn University, Jan 2024, A prestigious accolade that signifies a student's high level of achievement and commitment to their studies.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Coach

Orange Theory
06.2024 - Current

Strength & Conditioning Intern

William Penn University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

College of the Redwoods

Bachelor of Science - BS - Kinesiology and Exercise Science

William Penn University
Christian Soria Navarro