Kenneth K. Lopez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented Strength and Conditioning Coach with 1 year of experience at the collegiate level and a solid background in building and managing individual and group training programs. Experienced optimizing athletic performance through speed, strength and power conditioning. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve remarkable results with every athlete.
Seasoned Recreation Specialist highly effective at managing all aspects of activities, including safety, administration and documentation. Enthusiastic about developing robust events calendars with diverse options. Talented in gathering needed supplies, securing facilities and conducting events for community sports organizations.
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who offers 4 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Texas Southmost College
09.2023 - Current
- Improved athlete performance by assisting in developing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs.
- Enhanced team cohesion through facilitating group training sessions and promoting positive communication among athletes.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop individualized training plans, aligning with overall team goals and objectives.
- Promoted a culture of hard work, discipline, and teamwork by setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback to athletes.
- Educated athletes on proper nutrition principles, leading to improved energy levels and recovery during competition seasons.
- Implemented functional movement assessments to identify potential areas of weakness or imbalance, addressing them through corrective exercise programming.
- Led warm-up sessions before practices and games, preparing players both physically and mentally for optimal performance on the field or court.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring safety standards were met consistently throughout the facility.
- Coordinated with athletic trainers in rehabilitation efforts for injured athletes, developing modified training plans that allowed for continued progress while minimizing risk of reinjury.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry best practices and innovations, attending conferences or workshops to maintain professional development.
- Served as a positive role model for athletes by demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field or court.
Recreation & Athletics Specialist
Texas Southmost College
09.2023 - Current
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Coordinated safety planning and implementation.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
Certified Personal Trainer/Head Coach
Fit Body Boot Camp
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
- Enhanced client fitness levels by creating personalized workout routines tailored to individual goals and abilities.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Promoted safe and interactive environment for club clients and members.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Educated customers through creative presentations about health and personal benefits of services.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Developed organization systems for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
- Drove client retention, managing daily classes and individual sessions.
- Organized files and created new system for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.
- Met health education and wellness objectives with implementation of new training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX05.2023
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Performance improvement
- Strategy implementation
- Rule enforcement
- Performance monitoring
- Staff development
- Problem resolution
- Public speaking talent
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- NASM CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- Pn1 Certified Nutrition Coach
- Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Texas Southmost College
09.2023 - Current
Recreation & Athletics Specialist
Texas Southmost College
09.2023 - Current
Certified Personal Trainer/Head Coach
Fit Body Boot Camp
05.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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