Jared Sherwood
Rochester,NY
Summary
A 4th year Exercise Science major at Rochester Institute of Technology, driven by success and determination. Within the program, discovered an ever-growing interest in the athletic track courses offered and the athletic training field as a whole. Combining an intense and extensive 12 year background in dance, and previous experience in gymnastics; successfully found a niche of wanting to become a Sports Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer for a multitude of artistic athletes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Club Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Improved athletes' performance by developing personalized conditioning programs tailored to individual needs.
- Assessed athlete's physical abilities through movement screenings and designed appropriate training plans for optimal results.
- Reduced injury rates by incorporating preventative measures, such as proper stretching techniques, into training routines.
- Teach mechanics of Olympic lifts; Snatch, Clean, and Jerk.
Lead Student Personal Trainer
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Lead Student Trainer in the Wiedman Fitness Center; manage PT workload and Trainer Tuesday series.
- Manage all WFC programming: schedule requests for Fitness Center Basics and personal training.
- Follow up with clients with post-program surveys.
- Responsible for creating and programming monthly fitness clinics.
- Implement social media and in-person marketing efforts, driving increased awareness for fitness on campus.
- Improved student fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans with realistic objectives and monitoring progress.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
Wiedman Fitness Center Supervisor
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Train, mentor, and evaluate student employees, as well as providing guidance and support.
- Provide general orientations to fitness equipment.
- Handle special assignments such as cleaning parties and updating repair logs.
- Create and plan fitness-specific events.
- Evaluate equipment maintenance needs on a weekly basis.
- Communicate all concerns, problems, ideas, and issues to management.
- Meet weekly with fitness management regarding policies, procedures, and overall management of fitness center.
Wiedman Fitness Center Attendant
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Supervise the Wiedman Fitness Center activites and equipment.
- Enforce the fitness center rules.
- Clean the fitness equipment.
- Provide instruction on how to properly use equipment; spot lifters as needed and monitor the proper use of equipment.
- Record equipment issues and report facility problems.
- Respond to accidents/injuries.
- Provide equipment loan-out.
- Open and close the facility according to proper procedures.
- Attend training workshops and meetings.
- Respond to members' questions, concerns, and suggestions.
Moodlifter / Front Desk Associate
Blink Fitness
Rochester, NY
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Greet every member and guest with enthusiasm and a smile.
- Tours potential members around the club with the goal of signing up the person for a membership.
- Answer phone calls in a professional and energetic manner.
- Execute all opening/closing operational procedures to ensure the club runs smoothly.
- Handles members' requests and concerns with a sense of urgency.
- Actively participates in ensuring the club is spotless.
- Signs members up for their startup sessions with Blink Personal Trainers.
- Assisted with set-up and carrying out Blink-specific events and promotions.
Assistant Choreographer
Danc'Letics Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced performance quality by providing constructive feedback and implementing creative dance modifications.
- Assisted lead choreographer in developing innovative routines for the end-of-year showcase.
- Set examples for younger dancers of technique, precision, and presentability.
- Fill in the role of the lead choreographer should they be on vacation or medical leave.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies by leading warm-up sessions and stretching exercises before rehearsals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2024
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Program Design
- Customer Service
- Service Marketing
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Facility Management
- Injury Prevention
- Sport-Specific Training
- Resistance Training
- Team Training
Certification
- NASM CPT - National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
- USAW LV1 - Certified USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
Timeline
Club Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rochester Institute Of Technology
01.2024 - Current
Lead Student Personal Trainer
Rochester Institute Of Technology
08.2023 - Current
Wiedman Fitness Center Supervisor
Rochester Institute Of Technology
04.2022 - Current
Wiedman Fitness Center Attendant
Rochester Institute Of Technology
12.2021 - Current
Moodlifter / Front Desk Associate
Blink Fitness
12.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Choreographer
Danc'Letics Of Rochester
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rochester Institute of Technology