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Nicole Knight

Mundelein

Summary

Passionate fitness trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques, nutrition, and hydration. Experienced in providing one-on-one, buddy, and group training. Seeking a full-time position utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. Possess versatile skills in project management, collaboration, and problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach. Seasoned Recreation Specialist effective at managing activities, safety, administration, and documentation. Enthusiastic about developing diverse events calendars.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Specialist

MWR Great Lakes
07.2019 - Current
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Leading exercise classes ( Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, HiTT, strength type classes)
  • Leading command PT
  • Personal Training clients
  • Cover schedule when needed
  • Keeping track of number of patrons in classes
  • Certified in Cycling, Pilates, Yoga
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community
  • Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.

Recreation Assistant

MWR Fitness Center
09.2014 - 06.2019
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Instruct Command PT's and Group Classes: TRX, Aqua Fitness, Cycle, Circuit, Dance
  • Fitness, Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training for Women
  • Part of the team that plans and runs monthly runs and different monthly fitness/sport events:

Lose to Win, Stair Climber Challenge, Row Challenge, Strong Man

  • Assist in all fitness/sports based special events
  • Asses patrons with their fitness needs and designs a program for them
  • Coordinate and Schedule reservations when needed for the commands that use the facility
  • Make the employee schedule for 10+ people and assign them their work area on a daily basis
  • Make work orders for the facility and make sure it gets done in a timely manner
  • Answer phones and emails as well as take payment for items that we sell
  • Part of the team that does the new hire interview as well as new hire training
  • Inputting patron numbers for classes and events -Help maintain cleanliness of the facility
  • Inspected and cleaned equipment and supplies to maintain operational standards
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities
  • Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living

Assistant Manager

Disney Store, 7000 Arundel Mills
02.2008 - 02.2009
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Operation of cash register including end of day cash count
  • Assist customers and cast members - Inventory stock - Handling incoming and outgoing shipments - Supervisor of 10-15 off sites storage - Opening and Closing of store

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
05-2024

Associate's degree -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS, United States
04-2007

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Health promotion
  • Administrative duties
  • Fitness assessments
  • Group fitness
  • CPR certification
  • Fitness training
  • Program development
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Nutrition counseling

Accomplishments

    Employee of the Quarter 2025

    NASM PT Certified

    CFL Certified

    NOFFS Certified

    Mission Nutrition Certified

    Functional Movement (FMS) Certified

Timeline

Sports Specialist

MWR Great Lakes
07.2019 - Current

Recreation Assistant

MWR Fitness Center
09.2014 - 06.2019

Assistant Manager

Disney Store, 7000 Arundel Mills
02.2008 - 02.2009

Associate's degree -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

American Public University System
Nicole Knight