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Ian Wozniak

Tarrytown,United States

Summary

Proven leader and strategic planner, adept in communication skills and teaching, with a track record of enhancing athlete performance and team productivity at Movement Valhalla. Heavily passionate about climbing and pushing the youth forward in a positive direction, fostering long-term relationships and a supportive team mentality. Highly adaptable, with patience and a large pool of climbing knowledge, able to benefit climbers of all skill levels.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive Climbing Coach

Movement Valhalla
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased strength and power while reducing injury risk for athletes with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Increased athlete's skills and confidence by building step-by-step coordination and breaking down mental barriers through positive feedback.
  • Improved team cohesion and atmosphere through encouraging a supportive and uplifting climbing environment, regular team exercises, and building trust with practicing safe belay-tionships.
  • Taught much of the team how to lead belay and climb, allowing them to pass their belay tests and gain experience with a strong foundation of safe belay practices.
  • Helped athletes through many types of injuries and conditions, both chronic and acute, by modifying practice to their specific needs and building back to a performance level.
  • Kept practice and the gym in general a safe environment by calling out unsafe or irresponsible behavior whether from the kids themselves, members/guests, or staff.
  • Created unique boulder problem and route makeups to challenge the team, specific to each practice's focus.
  • Kept psych high, allowing everyone to have fun, without distracting other team members.

Supervisor

Movement Valhalla
01.2024 - Current
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Administered both top rope and lead belay tests to a high standard of safety and technique.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Promptly addressed any unsafe situations with aptitude and diligence, making sure guests and members feel safe and can climb without being uncomfortable.
  • Handled Rock Gym Pro software efficiently, managing check ins, waivers, retail, memberships, etc.
  • Answered phone calls, providing information for callers swiftly and in-detail.
  • Helped organize and run large events for the gym, such as bouldering competitions, a dry tooling competition, community nights, mitzvahs, birthday parties, etc.

Private Coach

Movement Valhalla
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced athlete performance by developing tailored training programs based on individual goals, training history, injury history, and individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Monitored athlete progress, adjusting training plans as needed to ensure continued growth and improvement.
  • Facilitated goal-setting sessions with clients, helping them define realistic objectives and create action plans to achieve success.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and development.
  • Managed athlete schedules effectively, ensuring appropriate balance between training sessions, recovery time, and activities outside of climbing.
  • Implemented innovative coaching methods by staying up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in sports science research.
  • Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding athlete progress, addressing concerns or questions as necessary.

Naturalist

Greenburgh Nature Center
05.2019 - 03.2023
  • Led and constructed exciting youth programming, teaching about animals, their habitats, and environmental concerns like recycling and waste products.
  • Handled animals during programming, allowing guests to see them up close and even touch, all while keeping both the guests and animals safe.
  • Contributed to conservation efforts by monitoring and reporting on flora and fauna populations within the park.
  • Cared for many different species of animal, all with unique living conditions to maintain.
  • Managed and created habitats, ensuring cleanliness, humidity, lighting, aesthetic appeal, etc.
  • Managed diet and grooming of all animals on-site, ensuring consistent good health and wellbeing.
  • Provided enrichment for animals, such as mazes, outdoor roaming, special treats and games, etc.
  • Assisted with large events, such as maple sugaring festival, halloween festival, giant obstacle courses, mitzvahs, etc.
  • Led counseling and day-to-day programming for weekly camp during summer, winter, and spring breaks.

Director of Special Needs Summer Program

Greenburgh Nature Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth, helping individuals in the program overcome challenges unique to their experiences.
  • Managed a high stress working environment safely by navigating temperamental individual's weaknesses, and fostering a team bonding experience.
  • Led by example of great work ethic to encourage team members to learn to take on a positive, hard-working attitude.
  • Scheduled daily work activities to help team members learn necessary skills to survive in a work environment, such as animal care, grounds maintenance, gardening, etc.

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Development
  • Staff Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Building
  • Patience
  • Climbing (V8/512)

Accomplishments

  • Coached youth at a divisional and national level in USAC events
  • Coached youth that have placed in multiple local bouldering competitions
  • Took on a leading role in the Valhalla Developmental Team, helping increase the team's confidence, climbing ability, and social skills, increasing team numbers and camp signups, successfully teaching lead climbing, and pushing other staff to a higher standard of coaching
  • Created multiple successful training programs for both the Val Dev Team and private clients, increasing athlete performance on the whole
  • Led a community training clinic, helping guests and members of Valhalla understand healthy training habits and how to progress, both on-the-wall and off-the-wall

Timeline

Supervisor

Movement Valhalla
01.2024 - Current

Private Coach

Movement Valhalla
01.2024 - Current

Competitive Climbing Coach

Movement Valhalla
09.2023 - Current

Director of Special Needs Summer Program

Greenburgh Nature Center
06.2022 - 09.2023

Naturalist

Greenburgh Nature Center
05.2019 - 03.2023

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