Amy Long
Mooloolabah,QLD
Summary
Familiar with member and instructor development strategies extending beyond classroom environment and dedicated to helping students make positive choices. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and flexibility to classes, drawing on 20 years of experience teaching Pilates and a wide range of group fitness classes, University level biomechanics at university, workshops on the latest advanced reformer techniques, and regular study create an evidence led skill set. A Passion for movement and coaching continues to grow, along with a desire to exceed expectation and deliver a quality service in a safe and professional environment, Member connection and success motivates passion towards the industry and continued development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Reformer Pilates Instructor
The Station
01.2023 - Current
- Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations, ensuring a safe and effective workout experience.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop new class offerings, attracting diverse clientele.
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Mentored new instructors to ensure quality teaching methods throughout the team.
Pilates and Barre Instructor
Haven Yoga
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered classes to a wide range of abilities and requirements.
- Created a sense of community and loyalty.
- Provided both classical and contemporary style movement patterns.
- Streamlined operations by efficiently managing class scheduling, registration, and billing processes using specialized software tools.
Group Fitness Instructor
Goodlife Health Clubs
01.2016 - Current
- Private, corporate and school group training
- Instruct Mat Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Les Mill's and freestyle classes.
- Coach Reform and Arena Classes.
- Provide Reform workshops.
- Provide Reformer orientations.
- Mentor Instructors.
- Led weekly classes for up to 55 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Fit and Famished
01.2012 - Current
- Role: Train a diverse clientele including older adults and athletes looking to improve body composition as well as general weight loss clientele
- Provide individual, small group and corporate training.
- Exercise programming and event preparation.
- Provide one on one nutrition consultations and goal setting
- Provide cooking workshops and label reading/meal planning sessions
- Provide nutrition articles and recipes for newsletters.
Group Fitness Manager
My Fitness Club
03.2014 - 01.2024
- Recruited and co ordinated a diverse array of instructors, creating a strong, supportive team environment. Creating a diverse team ensured the growth and loyalty of both instructors and members.
- Managed budgetary needs for the group fitness department, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on member satisfaction.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends by attending relevant conferences and workshops, applying new ideas to enhance the overall group fitness experience for members.
- Collaborated with marketing team to promote group fitness classes, raising community awareness and attracting new members.
- Mentored new instructors in teaching methods, fostering their growth within the organization over time.
- Ensured instructor quality through regular performance evaluations and targeted professional development opportunities.
Senior Retail Manager
Mcdonalds
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Delivered customer service workshops across Queensland.
- Rolled out training programs, software and procedures across multiple sites.
- Recruited, trained and developed staff, including juniors and management.
- Delivered and exceeded KPI's and reviews.
- Completed training in Business management and retail operations.
Skills
- Ability to respond quickly and problem solve under pressure
- Motivational Coaching
- Customer service
- Ability to build rapport with people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities
- Leadership and people management
- Adaptable to change
Timeline
Reformer Pilates Instructor
The Station
01.2023 - Current
Pilates and Barre Instructor
Haven Yoga
09.2020 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Goodlife Health Clubs
01.2016 - Current
Group Fitness Manager
My Fitness Club
03.2014 - 01.2024
Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Fit and Famished
01.2012 - Current
Senior Retail Manager
Mcdonalds
01.2010 - 01.2014
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