Gretchen Wagner
Abita Springs,LA
Summary
Innovative fitness professional skilled in program planning and group instruction. Successfully led diverse classes, mentored junior instructors, and organized community events that enhanced brand visibility and participant retention.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Cross Gates Athletic Club, Southeastern La. University, Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept., Christus Cabrini Healthcare Alexandria/Shreveport
Slidell, LA
08.1988 - 07.2008
- Designed and implemented engaging group fitness classes tailored to diverse participant levels.
- Led workshops on advanced fitness techniques, enhancing instructor skills and participant experience.
- Developed personalized fitness plans, fostering individual progress and sustained motivation among clients.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on class management and effective communication strategies.
- Organized community events to enhance brand visibility and attract new participants to fitness programs.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
- Led weekly classes for up to 60 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Provided real-time feedback to participants, ensuring proper form and technique during sessions.
- Implemented innovative class formats to attract new members and boost attendance rates.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes for children to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge instruction techniques.
- Organized special events such as themed workout sessions and holiday-related promotions, boosting attendance rates while fostering greater community among gym members by providing opportunities participate together outside regular classes cultivating increased camaraderie overall between participants both new established alike.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss progress towards targets, addressing challenges collaboratively for optimal results across all classes offered at the facility.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southeastern La. University
Hammond12-1994
Skills
- Class coordination
- Group instruction
- Nutrition advice
- Equipment setup
- Program planning
- Equipment preparation
- Injury prevention
- Engaging personality
- Motivation techniques
- Customer engagement
- Boot camp training
- Marketing
- Class instruction
- Student support
- Personalized instruction
- Safety awareness
- Class management
- CPR training
Certification
ASFA Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Cross Gates Athletic Club, Southeastern La. University, Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept., Christus Cabrini Healthcare Alexandria/Shreveport
08.1988 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southeastern La. University