Shelley Sloss
Chester,VA
Summary
Motivated Fitness Instructor accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into shape and achieve goals. Strongly believes health is conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Richmond
02.2011 - Current
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Fitness Specialist
Westminster Canterbury-Richmond
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create effective class designs focused on participant feedback.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Broadcasted information about events, fitness classes and specialty offerings.
- Taught staff and participants proper methods for best use of equipment to meet individual fitness goals.
- Supported program development by adding new and exciting classes to facility schedules.
- Adapted programs to support participants with disabilities and other accessibility concerns.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
- Collaborated with clients to identify potential barriers to achieving fitness goals.
- Created individualized fitness programs to meet clients' goals, physical abilities and limitations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
Group Fitness Instructor
American Family Fitness
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology W/ Concentration in Life Coaching
Liberty University
Lynchburg05.2018
Skills
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Safe and Effective Exercises
- Customized Workout Plans
- Strength Training Technique
- Fitness Class Development
- Client Needs Assessment
- Safe Equipment Demonstrations
- Current Fitness Trends
- Class Coordination
- Health and Wellness Education
- First Aid
- Basic First Aid
- Customer Engagement
- Class Instruction
- Program Planning
- Stretching and Recovery
- Individualized Training Programs
- Current NASM Personal Training Certification
- Current AFAA Group Fitness Certification
- Current FAI Senior Fitness & Senior Group Fitness Certification
- Current TRX Certification
- Current Schwinn Cycling & Coach By Color Certification
Timeline
Fitness Specialist
Westminster Canterbury-Richmond
08.2022 - 07.2023
Group Fitness Instructor
American Family Fitness
02.2021 - 07.2022
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Richmond
02.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology W/ Concentration in Life Coaching
Liberty University
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