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Kaitlin M. Horton

Assistant Director Of Fitness
Huntington,West Virginia

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Director of Fitness

CENTERS LLC
07.2024 - Current
  • Serves on the Fitness and Wellness POSS committee to standardized practices amongst CENTERS LLC.
  • Internship development
  • Designs and implements a comprehensive group fitness program comprising both standardized classes (i.e., Les Mills) and instructor customized classes.
  • Coordinated with faculty and facility management to develop a comprehensive PE schedule, optimizing class times and resource allocation to meet student demand and curriculum requirements.
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to design a balanced PE schedule that maximized facility usage and accommodated diverse course offerings across multiple sports and fitness disciplines.
  • Analyzed student enrollment data and faculty availability to create an efficient, accessible PE schedule, ensuring alignment with academic goals and enhancing student engagement.
  • Regularly reviewed and adjusted the academic PE schedule based on feedback from students and faculty, enhancing course accessibility and improving the overall program structure.
  • Created an internal program to replace F45 programming to reduce expenses.
  • Campus tour **
  • Revenue generation for fitness
  • Participation generation
  • Insurance groups
  • Graduate assistant training
  • Graduate assistant contracts
  • Overseeing the lead personal trainer
  • Collaborate with other full time staff to development internship needs to align with facility learning pathways
  • Generated $77,000 in revenue and attracted 2,000 participants for fitness programming, including group fitness, fitness services, and insurance-based programs.

Assistant Director of Programs - Aquatics/ Fitness

CENTERS LLC
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Oversaw budget management for the Marshall R to ensure responsible allocations of funds while maximizing impact on program goals.
  • Responsible for risk management of fitness programs, equipment, and staff. Recommends and develops policies and procedures for fitness programs that promote safety, fiscal responsibility, and participation.
  • Provides leadership and administrative duties to ensure successful operation of comprehensive and diverse fitness programming. Increases and diversifies program offerings and participants.
  • Reestablished an indoor triathlon event, catalyzing the creation of a professional development fund and forming a committee of four full-time staff to manage it. Developed a cost-effective Excel timing software, reducing event expenses by $400 and reallocating those funds to support professional development opportunities.
  • Reestablished an urban disc golf event in collaboration with a local disc golf shop, driving support for the staff development fund and enhancing professional growth opportunities for team members.
  • Worked with security stakeholders to establish and maintain a secure environment for the athletic pool, ensuring safety during and after community access to the facility.
  • Developed an operational system in Trello from scratch to streamline communication, track facility schedules, monitor maintenance requests and their status, document staff history, and manage manager checklists, filling a gap in operations and significantly improving efficiency.
  • Implemented a shared calendar system for booking facility spaces, enabling seamless coordination with multiple stakeholders who share the pool space, improving scheduling efficiency and communication.
  • Partnered with Athletics to address the Varsity Swim and Dive Team’s needs and served as the primary liaison for high school swim coaches and local USA swim teams regarding pool usage and event scheduling.
  • Managed pool usage requests through Trello and coordinated facility rentals using the Team Up calendar as the primary scheduling tool, working with the Coordinator of Aquatics to assess and fulfill staffing requirements.
  • Bi - weekly meetings with the Coordinator of Aquatics

Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety

CENTERS LLC
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated facility use with the Marshall women’s swimming & diving program and community groups, optimizing scheduling and facility resources to meet diverse user needs.
  • Facilitated smooth operations and communication between the management company and Marshall University stakeholders to exceed contractual obligations and quality standards.
  • Established a comprehensive EAP specific to the natatorium, enhancing staff preparedness and response capabilities for aquatic emergencies at the Henderson Center Pool.
  • Procured and implemented updated swim meet equipment, enhancing the facility’s resources for hosting competitive events and ensuring accurate, reliable performance tracking.
  • Developed and defined a new role to support facility oversight, streamlining operations and improving support for both daily functions and event management.
  • Assisted in the creation of a 5 year cap ex plan for the operations of the Henderson Pool to improve the financial plan.
  • Coordinated staff for swim meet events of 300 plus participants
  • Creations of a strategic assest value analysis to meet with stakeholders of the university at our midway point of the contract
  • Indoor triathlon - creation of the timing program used in excel.
  • Staff development fund program -
  • Revenue generation **
  • Number of groups that were impacted

Healthy Living Director

YMCA of Kanawha Valley
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Supervised fitness instructors, recreation workers, health educators and nutritionists.
  • Supervised fitness center operations, hired instructors, and assisted in maintaining equipment.
  • Conducted regular facility maintenance checks, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all gym users.
  • Enhanced swimmer safety by implementing effective emergency response procedures and staff training.
  • Streamlined pool operations for increased efficiency through diligent scheduling of staff, classes, and events.
  • Implemented innovative staff training methods that improved overall lifeguard performance and skill sets.
  • Monitored pool water quality regularly to comply with health regulations and provide a safe environment for swimmers.
  • Coordinated lifeguard certification courses to ensure all staff members met required qualifications.
  • Managed budgets efficiently to maintain appropriate staffing levels while minimizing operational costs.
  • Assisted in securing sponsorships for th club swim team, improving financial stability and resources available for athletes.
  • Enhanced swimmer endurance with tailored conditioning programs and regular progress evaluations.
  • Participated in fundraising activities to support the growth of the swim program while also engaging with community members.
  • Streamlined communication between coaching staff, parents, and athletes using various digital platforms.
  • Coordinated the reconfiguration of fitness spaces to accommodate social distancing, managed limited occupancy, and scheduled workout reservations.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on COVID-19 protocols, ensuring everyone was equipped to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all members.
  • Successfully coordinated a three-day swim meet involving 12 teams, overseeing event logistics, scheduling, volunteer management, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants and spectators.
  • Raised funds and built partnerships with local businesses, securing sponsorships to support the swim meet and enhance the event’s offerings.
  • Led inservice sessions for lifeguard staff, revitalizing training programs that had not been implemented in years, ensuring staff were well-prepared and compliant with safety standards.
  • Supported the daily operations and maintenance of an outdoor pool, including monitoring water quality, managing facility access, and coordinating staff schedules.

Graduate Assistant of Facility Operations

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Supervise, schedule, and train thirty area part-time staff
  • Create and direct all part time staff in-services and trainings
  • Responsible for conducting interviews for all applicants for area part-time staff
  • Engage in the hiring of full time professional staff
  • Assist in the supervision of the twelve Facility Supervisors
  • Manage all area part-time staff biweekly payroll
  • Aid with the oversight of all day-to-day facility operations of a 123,000 sq
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  • Create and execute facility cleaning operations and maintain the cleanliness of the facility
  • Assist with preventative maintenance on equipment and assist in ordering of parts
  • Aid in facility update projects including yearly annual custodial projects
  • Instruct American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR courses each semester
  • Centers LLC

Safety and Audit Team

Marshall Recreation Center
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Plan, schedule and conduct safety audits for all full-time and part-time staff, 200 staff
  • Debrief all mock emergency drills with participating staff
  • Aid in training part time staff on emergency and first aid readiness

Swim Lesson Supervisor and Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2013 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Directly supervise group swim lesson, ensuring participants are in the correct classes, instructors are achieving class objective, and parents are informed of children’s progress
  • Schedule, supervise, and train instructors for group swim lessons
  • Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons by exceeding their needs and directly supervising the pool facility
  • Create a fun and safe learning environment while teaching proper swimming techniques for swimmers of all skills
  • Centers LLC

Physical Education Lifetime Activities Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Designed and instruct a yoga course catered to college students at a beginner level
  • Conducted pre and post submaximal test for conditioning classes to evaluate functional capacity
  • Responsible for creating syllabi and recording grades into campus portal
  • Created course lesson plans to meet student learning objectives
  • Created an inclusive learning environment for all different subjects
  • Centers LLC

Group Fitness Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2015 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Instructed a variety of group fitness classes, promoting health and wellness encouraging participants to accomplish personal fitness goals
  • Choreographed routines and workouts that are safe and welcoming for all participants
  • Planned and instructed classes for special population patrons that included a variety of needs
  • Centers LLC

Aquatics Supervisor and Lifeguard

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2012 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Centers LLC
  • Supported the administration and staffing functions by interviewing, selecting, and training aquatic staff
  • Responded to all major medical emergencies within the facility and demonstrated appropriate emergency protocols
  • Ensured staff compliance with employee policies while promoting a positive work environment
  • Regulated basic pool operations and chemical levels
  • Centers LLC

Montgomery Pediatrics Extern

Montgomery General Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Registered vaccination records in state database
  • Scheduled appointments for patients in medical database
  • Logged and organized laboratory information into patient chart in medical database
  • Followed up with patient referrals to other physicians

Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern

St. Mary’s Medical Center
1 2020 - 4 2020
  • Assisted in the supervision of patients during Phase II exercise sessions
  • Ensured Phase II patients are safely using exercise equipment and staying within safe exercise parameters
  • Applied Phase II patients to an telemetry monitor and manually monitor blood pressure pre, during, and post exercise session
  • Improved patient outlook and education reinforcement on recovery process for cardiac patients
  • Established rapport to facilitate program compliance
  • Supported exercise physiology staff in ambulating Phase I patients

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology, Chemistry

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Certification

200 Hour Yoga Instructor

Timeline

LesMills Shapes Instructor

08-2024

Assistant Director of Fitness

CENTERS LLC
07.2024 - Current

Certified Personal Trainer

06-2024
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, 02/22
03-2024

Mental Health First Aid

03-2024

LesMills Strength Development Instructor

01-2023

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

10-2022

BDY Cycling Certification

09-2022

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor and Instructor Trainer

07-2022

Assistant Director of Programs - Aquatics/ Fitness

CENTERS LLC
06.2022 - 07.2024

Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety

CENTERS LLC
10.2021 - 06.2022

Healthy Living Director

YMCA of Kanawha Valley
09.2020 - 09.2021

200 Hour Yoga Instructor

06-2020

Graduate Assistant of Facility Operations

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2018 - 05.2020

Safety and Audit Team

Marshall Recreation Center
09.2017 - 05.2020

Physical Education Lifetime Activities Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2017 - 05.2020

Group Fitness Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2015 - 01.2020

Swim Lesson Supervisor and Instructor

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2013 - 05.2020

Montgomery Pediatrics Extern

Montgomery General Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2015

Aquatics Supervisor and Lifeguard

Marshall Recreation Center
08.2012 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology, Chemistry

Marshall University

American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Instructor

Certified Pool Operator

Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern

St. Mary’s Medical Center
1 2020 - 4 2020

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Marshall University

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