Phil Soto
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Coach highly effective at imparting successful strategies for education, team collaboration, and personal achievement. Patient individual willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Consistent in connecting with members and creating lasting, fulfilling connections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Coach
YMCA of Greater NY
New York, NY
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked with ages 6 months-Adult
- Taught group classes and private lessons since 2011
- Tailored lessons to meet clients’ specific needs
- Flexible with teaching styles and avid on trying different progressive approaches.
- Supervised lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics staff members.
- Created weekly reports of swimmer progress with recommendations for improvement.
Personal Trainer
Crunch and Independent
New York, NY
04.2020 - 02.2022
- NASM Certified trainer as of 4/19/2020
- Crunch Personal Trainer
- Lead online personal training and outdoor group HIIT classes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Bridge and Tunnel
New York, NY
10.2021 - 10.2022
- CF-L1 since 9/12/21
- CF-L2 since 9/29/22
- CrossFit athlete since 2019
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Middle Village
Queens, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated advanced movements such as Olympic lifts and gymnastics
- Organized a spartan race for members to participate, and ran a 6 week clinic to train for the race.
CrossFit Coach
True North Training
Brooklyn, NY
12.2022 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2021
Skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Critical thinker
- Energetic and organized
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner
- Strong verbal communication
- Leadership abilities
- Self-starter
- Conflict resolution
Education And Coursework
Brooklyn College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Detail-oriented with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Works very well in a group or team setting. Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and a strong motivation to succeed. Always positive, ambitious, and organized in the work field. Adapting to this current pandemic has been hard, but it has allowed the opportunity to explore new horizons and independency in having a career in fitness.
Certification
- NASM CPT
- CF-L2
- Red Cross WSI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CrossFit Coach
True North Training
12.2022 - Current
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Middle Village
11.2022 - Current
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Bridge and Tunnel
10.2021 - 10.2022
Personal Trainer
Crunch and Independent
04.2020 - 02.2022
Swim Coach
YMCA of Greater NY
04.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
- NASM CPT
- CF-L2
- Red Cross WSI
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