Julene Taft

Key aspects of my role as a Team Gymnastics Coach included:

• Coached and was responsible for team levels 2-6
• Created a positive learning environment that encouraged growth and development of each athlete.
• Managed athlete progress tracking, setting clear benchmarks and celebrating achievements.
• Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
• Participated in coaching education programs, seminars, and workshops to continually develop coaching skills.
• Led gymnastics camps and clinics, introducing young athletes to the sport and fostering a positive team environment.
• Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
• Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of gymnasts.
• Met regularly with parents to discuss their child's progress and improvement areas.
• Demonstrated proper techniques for all skills related to gymnastics routines.
• Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
• Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
• Developed routines for competitive gymnasts across various levels, ensuring compliance with official gymnastics guidelines.

Key aspects of my role as a Front Desk Admin included:

• Worked with other coaches, team members and school leadership to maintain strong program.
• Managed workflow processes to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
• Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
• Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
• Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
• Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods including credit cards, checks and money orders.
• Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
• Created and managed digital and physical filing systems for records, correspondence, and other materials.
• Helped families enroll their children into the correct classes.
• worked with families on dropping classes, refunds and account credits.
• Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
• Answered customer queries via email or telephone in a professional manner.
• Managed incoming and outgoing mail; distributed accordingly.
• Performed general clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning .
• Used specialized accounting software to debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Scheduled appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for staff members as required.
• Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.

Key aspects of my role as a Team Gymnastics Coach included:

• Participated in coaching education programs, seminars, and workshops to continually develop coaching skills.
• Motivated athletes to reach their full potential while encouraging them to maintain a positive attitude.
• Adapted coaching methods based on individual needs of each athlete.
• Prepared various warm up activities for each class based on skill level and age.
• Worked with other coaches, team members and school leadership to maintain strong program.
• Facilitated goal-setting sessions with gymnasts, aligning their personal ambitions with realistic training plans.
• Developed successful practice schedules to meet challenging requirements.
• Developed routines for competitive gymnasts across various levels, ensuring compliance with official gymnastics guidelines.
• Developed a program geared toward helping new coaches
• Helped create a successful preschool program.
• Facilitated team training sessions with fellow coaches.
• Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
• Pre-Team Coach/Hotshots Coach
• Preschool and Recreational Coach
• Back handspring clinic facilitator

Key aspects of my role as a TOPS Gymnastics Coach included:

• Evaluated young gymnasts to identify potential for elite gymnastics through physical abilities testing.
• Taught basic gymnastics skills with an emphasis on proper form and execution, focusing on foundational movements across all apparatus.
• Incorporated exercises to build strength and flexibility suitable for young athletes.
• Provided detailed coaching on gymnastics techniques to refine skills.
• Created a supportive and encouraging atmosphere to foster athlete development and enjoyment.
• Prepared athletes for TOPS testing (7 year old diamonds)

Key aspects of my role as a Team Gymnastics Coach included:

• Pre-Team Coach, Level 3/4 Team Coach.
• Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of gymnastics rules and judging criteria, ensuring athletes are prepared for competition.
• Communicated with parents regarding children's behavior and progress in class.
• Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
• Conducted daily practice sessions focusing on strength, flexibility, and technique improvement.
• Facilitated goal-setting with gymnasts, aligning their personal ambitions with realistic training plans.
• Recruited student-athletes from Preschool/Recreation to team.