Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Service
Accomplishments
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Ida Swisher

Celebration,FL

Summary

Motivated and enthusiastic fitness instructor, guiding clients in safe and appropriate exercises for individual levels of fitness and physical abilities. Expert in emotional intelligence and communication, I excel in creating a training environment that fosters community and renowned for dependability and a cooperative approach to team and client success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Exercise and Aquatic Specialist

Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Instruct group classes in a variety of disciplines, such as water and land aerobics, cardio dance, line dance, and strength training.
  • Demonstrate proper form and technique for various exercises and stretches.
  • Provide personal training services to clients according to their individual needs.
  • Develop and implement fitness programs tailored to the goals of each client.
  • Encourage participants to reach their fitness goals with positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provide guidance on how to modify exercises based on injury or disability status.

Coach

Kidstrong
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Encouraged children to reach goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Demonstrated the proper use of fitness equipment and safety protocols to children.
  • Created fun and motivating environments for children during their workouts.
  • Adapted instruction methods to accommodate different learning styles.

Intern

Philadelphia Area Sports Training
Downingtown, PA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
  • Provided feedback on technique and form during workouts.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with athletes.
  • Suggested exercise modifications for individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.

High School Head JV Soccer Coach

EC Glass High School
Lynchburg, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.

High School Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

EC Glass High School
Lynchburg, VA
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted head coach with planning and organizing practice sessions.
  • Coached individual players on technique and footwork drills.

Youth Soccer Referee

USSF
West Chester, Pennsylvania
06.2016 - 06.2020

Student Intern

Marino's Athletic Performance
Downingtown, PA
06.2019 - 06.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
05-2024

Skills

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Flexibile and Adaptabile
  • Dependable and Punctual

Certification

  • CPR / AED
  • First Aid

Service

  • Africa Study Abroad: Kids Play International and the STAR School
  • Costa Rica: Escuela Finca San Juan
  • Fostering HOPE
  • Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative
  • High-Five Soccer

Accomplishments

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 2020

Timeline

Coach

Kidstrong
02.2025 - 05.2025

Exercise and Aquatic Specialist

Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay
06.2024 - 07.2025

Intern

Philadelphia Area Sports Training
05.2023 - 07.2023

High School Head JV Soccer Coach

EC Glass High School
08.2022 - 05.2023

High School Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

EC Glass High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Student Intern

Marino's Athletic Performance
06.2019 - 06.2019

Youth Soccer Referee

USSF
06.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

University of Lynchburg
Ida Swisher