Kelsey Walsh
Youth Mentor And Health & Wellness Coach
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Motivated and passionate youth mentor with exceptional patience and 17 years of personal experience working with youth in primarily gym settings and some classroom experience. Open minded and ready to integrate skills and energy towards a teaching career. Believes in guiding with positive motivation and leveraging experience and compassion to discover and meet individual's unique needs. Comfortable working with a wide age range and aims to empower each individual to optimum personal success. Focused on cultivating hardworking, honest, and persevering students with an emphasis on finding their own personal passion within themselves.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Naydenov Gymnastics
Vancouver, WA
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Instructed gymnastics classes for multiple age and skill levels, from beginning to advanced classes.
- Acted as a positive role model for participants and in the community.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for gymnastics classes.
- Worked one-on-one with students to motivate and improve performances.
- Hosted birthday parties and field trips.
- Coordinated with dance and cheerleading coaches to develop complementary programs.
- Taught students the fundamentals and principles of gymnastics.
- Implemented rules and behavior expectations inside and outside of the gym.
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
Receptionist/Sales Associate
Massage Envy West Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
- Maintained constant presence at the front desk to address customer needs.
- Promoted and signed customers up for clinic memberships.
- Processed customer payments by cash, check, and credit card.
- Ensured satisfactory customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
- Provided an elevated customer experience to generate loyal clientèle.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
- Ensured massage therapist (fellow employees) stayed comfortable and content throughout their work day.
Special Olympics Gymnastics Team Volunteer Coach
Naydenov Gymnastics
Vancouver, WA
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Modified general gymnastics class lessons for special needs students
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create a safe and comfortable environment for students.
- Mentored and trained new volunteers coming in to the program.
- Prepared athletes to participate in special olympics competitions.
- Assisted struggling students by spending individualized time with them as well as communicating with their families to understand what they need.
- Grew a deeper understanding of how beautiful this work can be.
Gymnastics Coach
Battle Ground And Prairie High School
Battle Ground, WA
11.2012 - 02.2017
- Worked in the head coach and assistance coach position.
- Promoted joining the gymnastics team at the high schools.
- Acted as a mentor and coach for high school girls.
- Assessed gymnasts for their strengths and weaknesses.
- Matched gymnasts to events based on skills, talent, and potential.
- Developed plans for skills development.
- Provided encouragement and motivation to challenge themselves.
- Led exercises to constantly build strength and balance.
- Participated and organized fundraisers for team uniforms.
- Maintained order and attention by ensuring the athletes understood the rules of behavior.
- Constantly sought out ways to increase the athlete's confidence and self-esteem.
- Spotted skills when assistance with skills were necessary.
Compulsory Assistant Coach
Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy
Camas, WA
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Built strong rapport with athletes and other coaches before, during, and after seasons.
- Interacted and communicated in a positive manner with a team of coaches.
- Coached in practices and at competitions for levels 3 through 5.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Planned, organized, and conducted team practices.
- Kept up to date on the current rules and regulations of USA Gymnastics.
- Contacted the parents of gymnasts to provide information and answer questions, as well as resolve any conflict in a professional manner.
- Aided and supported physical, moral, and social development for children.
Level 3 Head Coach
Northpointe Gymnastics
Vancouver, WA
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed a level 3 gymnastics team for the gym from 8 athletes to 27 athletes.
- Exhibited sound judgement while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Developed training plans and adjusted them according to various situations.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and the community.
- Interacted with parents to address various topics constantly.
- Encouraged athletes to test limits and discover what kind of athlete they can be.
- Developed guidelines and rules for safety at all times.
- Demonstrated a high level of respect for the children and their families.
- Coached team through competitions and organized events around the competitions for the kids.
Compulsory Team Coach
Southern Washington Academy Of Gymnastics
Vancouver, WA
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted with building the gym and assembling equipment prior to grand opening.
- Created lesson plans and coached recreational and team gymnasts ranging from ages 3 to 18.
- Exhibited sound judgement while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Developed training and conditioning plans to bolster individual and team performance and adjusted as needed.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper wellness for themselves.
- Conducted try outs for team and conferred with fellow coaches to determine current team roster.
- Set an example as a positive role model by training for competitions (Crossfit) myself in the same facility as the athletes.
- Maintained and improved operational performance by completing action plans, resolving problems and controlling implementations.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to identify injuries or being prone to them.
- Promoted camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
Youth and Adult Fitness Trainer
3SIX0 Fitness
Salmon Creek, WA
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Coached and implemented variety of fitness instruction for Bootcamp, Crossfit, and Youth classes.
- Designed specific workout systems for clients based on performance ability and goals.
- Assisted in growing the youth fitness program from 4 participants to 30 in less than one year.
- Developed and coached youth summer camps for two summers.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building, positivity, and encouragement to believe in themselves.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Learned how to run a cryotherapy machine to assist clients in recovery, and made it a goal to make them as comfortable as possible throughout the process.
Health and Wellness Coach
Bridge Chiropractic
Salmon Creek, WA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted initial interviews with clients to find measured baseline for BMI, cardio tolerance and strength.
- Coordinated with the findings of chiropractors to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plan.
- Demonstrated proper use of exercise equipment and correct technique for exercises to reduce risk of client injury.
- Spent time with clients to provide tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living and set them up for success.
- Tailored specific exercises and health plans to clients with physical and mental disabilities.
- Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
- Understood client limitations based on medication or physical disabilities while building exercise plans.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Coached Youth fitness classes to provide fun, fitness, and a healthy outlet for youth.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Sciences
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Student engagement
Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Child development
Group and individual instruction
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Patience
Emotional Intelligence
Classroom Instruction Experience
Willing To Try New Things
Motivational Techniques
Healthy Lifestyle Role Model
Team Building and Collaboration
Sound Judgement and Problem Solving
Organization
Responsible and Reliable
Adaptable
Time and Schedule Management
CPR and Safety Certified
Friendly
Energetic, but Calm Demeanor
Compassionate
Positive Energy
Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coach
Bridge Chiropractic
01.2019 - 03.2020
Youth and Adult Fitness Trainer
3SIX0 Fitness
09.2017 - 09.2019
Compulsory Team Coach
Southern Washington Academy Of Gymnastics
07.2016 - 12.2018
Level 3 Head Coach
Northpointe Gymnastics
05.2015 - 06.2016
Compulsory Assistant Coach
Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy
02.2013 - 11.2014
Gymnastics Coach
Battle Ground And Prairie High School
11.2012 - 02.2017
Special Olympics Gymnastics Team Volunteer Coach
Naydenov Gymnastics
05.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Sciences
Oregon State University
09.2008 - 12.2012
Receptionist/Sales Associate
Massage Envy West Vancouver
07.2007 - 09.2008
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Naydenov Gymnastics
01.2005 - 09.2008