Justina Marks
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Scout with wide range of contacts and experience identifying and securing top talent. Excels at building rapport and relationships to serve team needs.
Diligent Coach trained in exercise, skills improvement and team development techniques. Helps build performance-oriented athletes. Demonstrated strengths in solving team issues with innovative approach.
With background as Tumbling Instructor, possess strong knowledge of techniques and safety guidelines in gymnastics. Skilled in developing tailored training programs to meet individual student needs while promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to enhance students' performances through innovative and engaging teaching methods. Demonstrated passion for coaching with positive impact on student's skills development and confidence boost.
Energetic Tumbling Instructor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include advanced gymnastics techniques, injury prevention strategies, and personalized student progress plans. Excel in communication, patience, and motivational leadership, ensuring students not only improve their skills but also grow in confidence and enthusiasm for the sport.
Experienced Gymnastics Coach familiar with coaching both individual athletes and teams to increase strength, improve form and optimize performance. Highly successful at customizing instruction to meet unique requirements. Instructs in proper technique to avoid injuries.
Ambitious Tumbling Coach successfully turning strong athletes into top-notch gymnasts. Developing skills to achieve advanced movements with strong fundamental approach. Superior verbal communication and interpersonal skills to instill dedication and self-respect in students.
Encouraging gymnastics coach with several years of hands-on experience working with young children to help refine gymnast skills. Patient and kind professional well-versed in planning age-appropriate lessons, choreographing routines and preparing gymnasts for competitions. Mindful and positive motivator dedicated to inspiring others to reach fitness goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tumbling Instructor
Prestige Athletics
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice drills and workouts to enhance athletes skills and promote teamwork.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Implemented safety guidelines such as wearing appropriate clothing and no jewelry in class. As well as spotting techniques to athletes as in why, and where we spot is for safety purposes.
- Building confidence in each athlete, training awareness of all skills performed, allowing athletes to perform at their peak potential, leading to better results, enhancing team morale, and stronger coach and athlete relationship.
- Spotting an athlete on skills allows them time to understand and develop better technique through repetition.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Provided positive feedback to motivate students during class activities.
- 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.
- Offered individual assistance when needed to help struggling students with technique or form.
- Adapted curriculum for special needs students or those with physical limitations.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Tumbling Instructor
Peak Performance Cheer & Tumble
On-site Company , MI
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice drills to enhance athletes skills and promote teamwork.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Implemented safety guidelines such as wearing appropriate clothing and no jewelry in class.
- Instructed students on proper safety protocols and techniques for tumbling skills.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Provided positive feedback to motivate students during class activities.
- 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.
- Adapted curriculum for special needs students or those with physical limitations.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed a supportive environment where students felt comfortable taking risks.
- Provided motivational support and guidance to participants to develop and sustain positive relationships.
- Spotting athletes on skills allows them to develop and train better technique through repetition.
Tumbling Instructor
Core Athletics Training
On-site Company , MI
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice drills to enhance athletes skills and promote teamwork.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Implemented safety guidelines such as wearing appropriate clothing and no jewelry in class. As well demonstrating spotting techniques for safety measures.
- Spotting an athlete on skills allows them to understand and develop better technique through repetition.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Provided positive feedback to motivate students during class activities.
- 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.
- Offered individual assistance when needed to help struggling students with technique or form.
- Adapted curriculum for special needs students or those with physical limitations.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed a supportive environment where students felt comfortable taking risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yale Public Schools
Yale, MI05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Flexibility training
- Teaching methodologies
- Gymnastics terminology
- Parent communication
- Performance preparation
- Injury prevention
- Class management
- Strength and conditioning
- Safety awareness
- Staff development
- Advanced tumbling techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Individualized coaching approach
- Athlete development
- In-depth technique knowledge
- Physically fit
- Patience and empathy
- Goal setting strategies
Timeline
Tumbling Instructor
Prestige Athletics
06.2022 - Current
Tumbling Instructor
Peak Performance Cheer & Tumble
06.2019 - 02.2020
Tumbling Instructor
Core Athletics Training
06.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Yale Public Schools
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University