Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Kanukai Jackson

Kanukai Jackson

Summary

Innovative and charismatic Head Coach with many years of experience in training and developing performers in a dynamic circus setting. Expertise in a wide range of performance disciplines, including acrobatics and aerial arts, with a strong focus on skill enhancement, safety protocols, and artistic expression. Proven ability to create customized training programs that promote teamwork, creativity, and individual talent while fostering a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. Strong leadership and communication skills, dedicated to mentoring performers and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional circus experiences. Seeking to contribute my passion for the performing arts and extensive coaching experience to elevate the talent and success of Cirque.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Gymnastics Coach

Severn Gymnastics
03.2023 - Current
  • Helped gymnasts to master techniques to increase strength, power, flexibility and agility.
  • Monitored individual progress and adjusted training techniques to consistently boost gymnasts performance.
  • Developed dynamic and interesting gym session plans to keep gymnasts engaged.

Lead Coach

ClubNorth Gymnastics
11.2021 - Current
  • Planned and delivered fun and safe artistic gymnastic sessions for boys and girls aged pre-school- 11.
  • Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
  • Identified individual strengths and weaknesses, adapting training programmes to suit the ability of the gymnasts.

Personal Trainer and Sales Manager

F45
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
  • Harnessed app technology to help clients plan and commit to training regimes.

Assessor / Personal Trainer

W10 Welwyn
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to guide them through their fitness journey. Helping them make lasting changes to their lifestyle
  • Creating personal connections by liaising with leads, trialists, and members to maximize their experience and make sure members feel comfortable in a new environment.
  • Positively influenced clients, modelling resilience through motivation and dedication.

Senior Personal Trainer

Performance Project
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Created training programs for members and instructional materials to improve education and development of other coaches.
  • Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries, maximize effort, and facilitate client attainment of personal fitness goals.

Head Coach

Cirque du Soleil
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Liaised with different departments to help maintain show quality.
  • Established a great relationship with performance medicine team to implement S&C programs for injury prevention and recovery.
  • Conduct regular fitness tests for over 50 acrobatic artists.

Acrobatic and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Cirque du Soleil
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for coaching seven of the main acrobatic acts within the show.
  • Liaise with performance medicine team to implement S&C programs for injury prevention and recovery.

Head Coach and Program Consultant

Central Staffs Crossfit
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Planning long term training programs and implementing periodization for gymnastics, weightlifting, Crossfit and skills relating to development within Crossfit.
  • Maintained spotlessly clean, tidy gym for continued customer satisfaction and best-possible hygiene practices.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.

Head coach

Corteo Cirque Du soleil
01.2015 - 09.2015

Whilst being a performer during the South American tour I also extended my role as artist coach to Head coach of the show and overseeing the well being of all the acts.

  • Planned and led training sessions to motivate artists and improve performance.

Artist

Cirque Du Soleil - Corteo
01.2004 - 09.2015
  • Joined the show from its initial creation in 2004 working closely with coaches in the studio to evolve the tournik act.
  • Participation in various workshops including Stage Fighting, Butoh Movement & Dance, Clowning & Physical Comedy, Comedia Del Arte, Rhythm & Body Percussion, Improvisation, Contemporary Dance, Classical Ballet, & Hip-Hop.

Artist Coach

Cirque Du Soleil
01.2007 - 09.2015
  • Preparation and delivery of a training schedule
  • Planning and integration on new artist into the acts
  • Production of reports in relation to acts and artists' evaluations.

Senior International Gymnast

British Gymnastic
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • Represented Team England at the Commonwealth Games in 2002; becoming Individual All-Round Champion and 3-time medallist.
  • European Championship Bronze Medallist 2002
  • First British gymnast to medal at Moscow Allstars Competition 2001
  • Represented Great Britain in World Championships events from 1996-2003
  • Competed in World Cup Finals in 1998 and 2000
  • Great Britain Team Captain 2000-2003

Education

Trampoline Level 1 ( In process) -

British Gymnastics

Performance Enhancement Specialist -

NASM

Level 2 -

British Weightlifting

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Level 3 -

NASM

Level 2 -

CrossFit

Gymnastics, Power Lifting, Kettle Bell And Kids Certification -

CrossFit

Women's Artistic Gymnastics Level 3 -

British Gymnastics

Level 4 Men's Artistic Gymnastics -

British Gynastics

Skills

  • Social media savvy
  • Superb time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player
  • Performance analysis
  • Safety awareness
  • Health and Safety

Accomplishments

  • 2x Commonwealth gymnastics Champion
  • 2 x British gymnastics Champion
  • European Bronze medalist
  • 3 x World Cup finalist

Timeline

Lead Gymnastics Coach

Severn Gymnastics
03.2023 - Current

Personal Trainer and Sales Manager

F45
01.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Coach

ClubNorth Gymnastics
11.2021 - Current

Assessor / Personal Trainer

W10 Welwyn
04.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Personal Trainer

Performance Project
09.2020 - 04.2021

Head Coach

Cirque du Soleil
07.2019 - 06.2020

Acrobatic and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Cirque du Soleil
10.2017 - 06.2019

Head Coach and Program Consultant

Central Staffs Crossfit
01.2016 - 10.2017

Head coach

Corteo Cirque Du soleil
01.2015 - 09.2015

Artist Coach

Cirque Du Soleil
01.2007 - 09.2015

Artist

Cirque Du Soleil - Corteo
01.2004 - 09.2015

Senior International Gymnast

British Gymnastic
01.1996 - 01.2004

Performance Enhancement Specialist -

NASM

Level 2 -

British Weightlifting

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Level 3 -

NASM

Level 2 -

CrossFit

Gymnastics, Power Lifting, Kettle Bell And Kids Certification -

CrossFit

Women's Artistic Gymnastics Level 3 -

British Gymnastics

Level 4 Men's Artistic Gymnastics -

British Gynastics

Trampoline Level 1 ( In process) -

British Gymnastics
Kanukai Jackson