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Jonathan Kigel

Lake Park,FL

Summary

Highly motivated Track and Field Coach committed to a life of learning and bettering myself. Skilled at molding runners into effective, agile, and injury-resilient athletes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Coach of USF Running Club

University Of South Florida Campus Recreation
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide research-based training programs.
  • Consistently assessing athletes on how they are feeling physically and mentally to avoid overreaching and burn out.
  • Provide athletes with guidance on proper running form to reduce injury risk and ensure their highest level of performance during competition.
  • Provide motivation for athletes before, during, and after practice as well as during competition.
  • Provide proper stretching technique and running drills to ensure efficient and injury-resilient athletes.
  • Provide nutritional and sleep guidance based on current research.
  • Helped coach many athletes to personal bests in races varying from 800m - half marathon distances.
  • Coached the women's team to their first ever team win at the Florida Running Club Invitational in 2021. The race distance was 5k and the race surface was grass and dirt.
  • Helped lead the running club to their first ever Club of the Year award at USF for the 2021-2022 school year.

Lead Instructor of Undergraduate Nutrition Course

University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - Current
  • Organized course materials within an online education platform to create a course curriculum as well as a course schedule.
  • Created class rules.
  • Enforced class rules as well as adapted them for students in special or emergency circumstances.
  • Created midterm examination.
  • Transferred student grades from online platform to Canvas.
  • Answered emails from students on a daily basis.

Teaching Assistant/Lab Assistant

University Of South Florida
Tampa
08.2022 - Current
  • Teaching Assistant for two classes (Scientific Principles of Athletic Coaching and Clinical Exercise Prescription and Assessment)
  • Lab Assistant for Clinical Exercise Prescription and Assessment
  • Grade and provide feedback on student assignments and assessments.
  • Attend each class twice per week.
  • Provided input during class based on previous experience and prior knowledge.
  • Explained, supervised, and executed different standard exercise testing protocols including VO2max testing during lab sessions.

Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Write personalized exercise programs for clients.
  • Observe exercise form of client to ensure best results and prevent injury.
  • Motivate client to achieve short and long term goals.
  • Provide guidance to clients on balancing the stresses of their current lifestyle, training, and workload.

High School Math Teacher

Park Vista High School
Lake Worth, FL
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Planning and presenting lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Preparing and distributing learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes.
  • Sourcing the resources and supplies needed for lessons.
  • Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning.
  • Grading assignments and quizzes in a timely manner.
  • Invigilating quizzes and final examinations.
  • Documenting and reporting on students' progress.
  • Attending meetings with parents and staff.
  • Adapt to COVID-19 circumstances on a daily basis.

Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach

Park Vista High School
Lake Worth, FL
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Wrote the running plan for the both the boys and girls distance teams for the 2020 track season.
  • Motivated athletes to achieve their highest potential during races and in life.
  • Helped facilitate the operations of both home and away track meets by doing various tasks (ex: running long jump pit, clerking).
  • Helped correct form errors through the usage of drills and training techniques to lower the athlete's risk of injury and allowing them to achieve their highest potential.
  • Coached the 2020-2021 cross country/track seasons through COVID-19 conditions is South Florida.

Volunteer Assistant

Cross County/Track Coach, Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Teach athletes warm up drills and correct stretching technique.
  • Motivate athletes during practice and in races.
  • Teach athletes correct running form to ensure best performance and prevent injuries.
  • Provide and supervise a summer strength and conditioning program for cross country.
  • Two seasons coaching cross country (2018/2019).
  • One season coaching track and field (2019).
  • Coached Nicholas Cain to achieve a 20 second PR and a third place finish in the 3200m at the 2019 FHSAA 3A Region 2 meet to qualify for the State Championship (10:16 -> 9:56).
  • Facilitated the skills development of Varsity Boy Cross Country athletes so that nearly all achieved personal bests or season bests at the 2019 FSU Invitational due to techniques learned through my training interaction.
  • The varsity boy's team achieved 4th place in the 3A Region 2 meet to qualify for the 2019 FHSAA 3A State Championship.

Personal Trainer

Gainesville Health and Fitness
Gainesville, FL
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Write personalized exercise programs for clients.
  • Observe exercise form of client to ensure best results and prevent injury.
  • Motivate client to achieve short and long term goals.
  • Full client load.
  • Achieved a trainer status of Advanced Level 2 which entails taking a three month course and a written exam given by the Gainesville Health and Fitness training department.

Operations Associate

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Ensure the smooth and e cient operations of each facility.
  • Supervise activity in programmed and non-programmed spaces.
  • Oversee and monitor the Equipment room.
  • Assist program participants and facility users regularly, on the phone and in person, with all aspects of the Recreational Sports Program.
  • Make referrals to appropriate areas as necessary.
  • Be knowledgeable of all Recreational Sports and University programs.
  • Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science With A Focus in Strength & Con.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida

High School Diploma - undefined

Park Vista High School

Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • USATF Level 2 Coach (Endurance, Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, Throws)
  • USATF Cross Country Specialist
  • DBC Level 1 Coach (Biomechanics)
  • American Board for Certification of Teaching Excellence (Mathematics Standard)
  • Gainesville Sun 40 under Forty Recipient

Timeline

Lead Instructor of Undergraduate Nutrition Course

University Of South Florida
08.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant/Lab Assistant

University Of South Florida
08.2022 - Current

Head Coach of USF Running Club

University Of South Florida Campus Recreation
08.2021 - Current

Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness
08.2021 - 01.2022

High School Math Teacher

Park Vista High School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach

Park Vista High School
01.2020 - 06.2021

Volunteer Assistant

Cross County/Track Coach, Gainesville High School
06.2018 - 12.2019

Personal Trainer

Gainesville Health and Fitness
01.2017 - 12.2019

Operations Associate

University of Florida
06.2015 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Exercise Science With A Focus in Strength & Con.

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida

High School Diploma - undefined

Park Vista High School

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