Kathy Couch
Piney Flats,TN
Summary
Dynamic Group Fitness Instructor with a proven track record at The Wellness Center, adept at fostering community engagement and increasing member retention. Skilled in injury prevention and group instruction, I deliver innovative classes that motivate participants of all levels, while leveraging social media to enhance class visibility and engagement. Primarily focusing on the highly addictive dance fitness WERQ. WERQ is to the most current pop, hip hop, and world rhythms. Having over 20 years of group fitness teaching and also a decade of leading my own clogging groups through exhibition and competition levels and providing choreography for a variety of formats. Having a background of dancing at high school
And college levels. I have taught fitness in Georgia, West Va, Kentucky and Tennessee
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
The Wellness Center
Johnson City, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging group fitness classes tailored to diverse fitness levels.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with participants to foster community engagement.
- Led weekly classes for up to 28 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels while accommodating varied learning styles.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility..
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge instruction techniques.
- Increased member retention by fostering a supportive and motivating exercise environment.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Advocated the importance of proper nutrition and hydration in conjunction with a well-rounded exercise regimen, helping clients achieve lasting results through a comprehensive approach to wellness.
- Received consistently positive feedback from participants regarding class structure, content, and delivery style.
- Increased community awareness of fitness classes through effective social media marketing strategies.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GASkills
- Group instruction
- Equipment setup
- Injury prevention
- Engaging personality
- Class instruction
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dependable and punctual
- Social media presence
Certification
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor through NASM/AFAA
- Certified WERQ Instructor
- Certified WERQ like a Boss Instructor
- WERQ MOB Instructor
- Certified Zumba Instructor
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
The Wellness Center
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University