MAGGIE FICK
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Fitness professional driven by a passion for health and wellness, human connection, and a desire to serve. Successful at building relationships with others, motivating clients to reach their fitness goals, and executing dependability within a team. Strongly believes health is a conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness Professional
Greatlife Golf & Fitness
12.2024 - Current
- Worked independently to grow, develop and retain my personal training clientele.
- Conducted new member orientations to get them comfortable with the facility.
- Taught and subbed group fitness classes.
- Participated in daily cleaning of the facility and fitness equipment to enhance the member experience.
- Helped sign up memberships, give tours, and answer questions at the front desk.
- Cultivated relationships through human connection, encounters, and one-a-days with both members and team members.
- Prioritized professional development by completing CEU's for my certifications, participating in leadership training, and advancing my strengths.
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
Power Wellness
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Staffed the fitness desk which consisted of greeting members, assisting with questions, and scheduling appointments.
- In addition, I also performed fitness assessments, orientations, and wrote individualized workouts for members.
- As a personal trainer I designed programs specific to my clients needs and goals, with the ability to change exercises and adapt if necessary. During my time at the fitness center, I also led an 8-week youth program for kids ages 8-11 and 12-14.
Exercise Specialist Lead
Sanford Wellness Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Lead and managed a team of personal trainers and gym staff at the Tea/Ellis location
- While in this role, I managed the scheduling of my staff, lead meetings, developed new fitness programming, and conducted interviews throughout our hiring process
- On top of my responsibilities in leadership, I also maintain a balanced schedule of personal training clients and fitness classes that I teach.
Exercise Specialist
Sanford Wellness Center
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with a variety of clients, both one-on-one and small groups, to help them achieve their fitness goals and improve their health as well as leading new member orientations
- The populations I worked with included those with chronic disease, pregnant women, high performance athletes, kids, healthy adults, and those struggling with weight loss
- In addition to personal training, I also worked together with the other gym staff to maintain clean, safe fitness equipment.
Intern
Sanford Wellness Center
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Shadowed many personal training clients, classes, and new member orientations
- Learned the importance of keeping the gym area clean and organized, helped out with fitness programming, and got to converse with the members of the gym
- Towards the end of my internship I was able to write and lead classes of my own.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE - Exercise Science
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Growth
- Relationship Building
- Visionary
- Developer
- Harmony
- Empathy
- Consistency
- Belief
Certification
- CANCER EXERCISE SPECIALIST, American Council on Exercise, 07/2025, When at Sanford, I worked in conjunction with the hospital to meet with cancer referrals and offer them safe and effective guidance on exercise. This certification also allowed me to be present at various cancer events in the community and throughout the hospital.
- CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, American Council on Exercise, 07/2025
- AED/BLS CERTIFICATION, American Heart Institution, 08/2025
- LICENSED FOSTER PARENT, Lutheran Social Services, 08/2025, My husband and I have been active foster/adoptive parents for three years. We provide short-term, long-term, emergency care and respite for kids ages 0-18. We are trauma-informed and are mandated reporters of abuse.
Timeline
Fitness Professional
Greatlife Golf & Fitness
12.2024 - Current
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
Power Wellness
08.2024 - 11.2024
Exercise Specialist Lead
Sanford Wellness Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Exercise Specialist
Sanford Wellness Center
07.2018 - 08.2022
Intern
Sanford Wellness Center
02.2018 - 05.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE - Exercise Science
University of Sioux Falls
References
MEGHAN GLOVER (605) 366-2749, Former supervisor, 09/2018 - 06/2022, Meghan was the Exercise Specialist Lead at the Sanford Wellness Center during this time frame.
KIM DONELAN (605) 201-8066, Former lead, 06/2022 - 08/2024, Kim lead all of the Exercise Specialists, gym attendants and leads at both Sanford locations.
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