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
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
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
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
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
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
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