Samantha Taylor
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Effective Fitness Instructor aiming to leverage 12 years of experience in group fitness coordination. Highly skilled in building client rapport and offering a motivating source of accountability and knowledge. Eager to contribute to mission through and unfailing work ethic and passion for fitness.
Passionate about health and wellness and driven to help clients cultivate sustainable habits for lifetime wellness. Energetic Group Fitness Instructor adept in assessing individual fitness needs while providing instruction in a group atmosphere. Strong knowledge of anatomy, fitness technique and muscle recovery to prevent injury and promote success.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Exercise Instructor
Dam Neck Annex
10.2022 - Current
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
- Led group exercise sessions, such as Spin Cycle, Pound, and Core classes.
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries
- Encouraged clients to participate in and enjoy group fitness classes
- Developed exercise programs for groups of 20+
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture
- Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form
- Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups
Group Exercise Instructor
NAS Oceana MWR
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed fitness assessments of all new clients.
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
- Led group exercise sessions, such as Spin, Core, and Pound classes.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
- Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
- Ran command PT's for various Naval Commands ranging in attendance from 15-60.
- Encouraged clients to participate in and enjoy group fitness classes
- Developed exercise programs for groups of 10+
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor
NAS Whidbey Island Base Gym
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
- Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
Animal Caretaker
All Animal Pet Care
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Exercise Specialist/Janitorial Staff Member
In Motion Company
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Coached and demonstrated proper exercise techniques, achieving commendations for motivational approach to fitness.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Designed creative and individualized exercise sessions to optimize engagement.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
Group Fitness Instructor
North End Fitness Center
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 25 members.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
Facility Manager
North End Fitness Center
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Supervised staff of 20 in day-to-day activities.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Maintained lost and found and unclaimed property, disposing and donating items unclaimed for long periods.
Education
Associate of Arts - Buisness Management
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA01.2018
Health And Fitness Technical Certificate - Fitness
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA01.2010
Skills
- Individualized Training Programs
- CPR Certified
- Passion for Health and Fitness
- Relationship and Community Building
- Fitness Program Design
- Punctual and Dependable
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Emergency First Aid
- Time Management
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Designing Classes and Routines
- Physical Education Programs
- Class Coordination
- Weight Control Guidance
- Class Organization
- Stretching and Recovery
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Group Exercise Instructor
Dam Neck Annex
10.2022 - Current
Group Exercise Instructor
NAS Oceana MWR
10.2018 - 12.2021
Animal Caretaker
All Animal Pet Care
11.2017 - 06.2018
Volunteer Group Fitness Instructor
NAS Whidbey Island Base Gym
10.2016 - 07.2018
Exercise Specialist/Janitorial Staff Member
In Motion Company
05.2016 - 06.2018
Facility Manager
North End Fitness Center
01.2015 - 04.2016
Group Fitness Instructor
North End Fitness Center
08.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts - Buisness Management
Skagit Valley College
Health And Fitness Technical Certificate - Fitness
Skagit Valley College
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