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Sophia Shick

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Dynamic, encouraging gymnastics coach and choreographer with a proven track record at Club Champion Gymnastics, specializing in routine development, team collaboration, and several years of hands-on experience working with young children to help refine gymnast skills. Patient and kind professional well-versed in planning age-appropriate lessons, choreographing routines and preparing gymnasts for competitions. Mindful and positive motivator dedicated to inspiring others to reach fitness goals. Expert in leveraging motivational techniques and choreography design to enhance athlete performance and foster teamwork. Demonstrated leadership in program compliance and customer relationship management, achieving significant progress in gymnast skill levels and competitive success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Gymnastics Coach

Club Champion Gymnastics
Pasadena, CA
12.2021 - Current
  • Developmental Compulsory Program & XCEL Program Coach
  • Mentored, motivated, & coached competitive gymnasts during year-round practices & seasonal competitions.
  • Developed routines for competitive gymnasts across various levels, ensuring compliance with official gymnastics guidelines.
  • Worked with other coaches and team members to maintain strong program.
  • Conducted daily practice sessions focusing on strength, flexibility, and technique improvement.
  • Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's behavior and progress in practices.

Gymnastics Floor Routine Choreographer

Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - Current
  • Instructed performers on how to move their bodies in a precise manner.
  • Choreographed steps and move sequences for gymnasts.
  • I established a social media account to gain more awareness of my art and creative craft, to serve others with my entrepreneurial work.
  • Performed research to reflect diverse cultural backgrounds and worldviews in choreography.
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Taught students techniques for different leaps and turns, as well as proper posture and rhythm sensitivity.
  • Explored new techniques and methods to develop creative movements.
  • Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
  • Assisted with customer service operations, processing payments, creating private lesson schedules and answering questions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Routine development
  • Strength training
  • Program compliance
  • Choreography design
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication strategies
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership skills
  • Motivational techniques

Timeline

Team Gymnastics Coach

Club Champion Gymnastics
12.2021 - Current

Gymnastics Floor Routine Choreographer

Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Azusa Pacific University
Sophia Shick