Joshua Atkins
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Teneriffe,QLD
Summary
Experienced in designing tailored training programs for athletes, leveraging expertise in biomechanics and sports science to optimise performance. Proven track record of fostering athlete development and implementing strategies for injury prevention. Passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential through personalised coaching and innovative training techniques. Dedicated to staying current on industry trends and continuously refining skills to deliver top-notch athletic training services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2023 - Current
- Data Collection: Employing trial setup, hard copy transcribing of data, pipetting of bodily fluids, retro-reflective motion capture marker set-up (MOCAP), calibration of MOCAP Vicon, participant engagement and safety regulation, and reading and recording vitals and perceptions, Blood Pressure (Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor); measuring and recording lipid profiles (Omron Accutrend Plus); measuring and recording blood glucose (A1cNow+ Test Kit); measuring, calculating, and recording Body Mass Index scores (Basic anthropometric measurements); implementing and recording previous day nutrition surveys (Self-reported 24 hours Energy Intake survey).
- Data Entry/Analysis: Biomechanical analysis 2D and 3D, Vicon data entry, Vicon data analysing, entry and analysis of all previously mention data points from collection
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Fitness Specialist - Facilitator & Assessor
FURTHER YOUR FITNESS
Brisbane, Queensland
01.2017 - Current
- Registered Training Originations: Working alongside AIPT RTO 32363 and Onfit Training collage RTO 32107
- Activity Planning: plan and process fitness activities for fitness students
- Assessing: assess and deem competence with students
- Practical Assessment Designee: designee and implement practical assessments with fitness students
- Deliver Training: relative to assessment for students
- Facilitate Tasks: relative to industry practice
- Map Learning Outcomes: in line with training packages
- LLN: working with fitness students that have language barriers, literacy issues, numeracy issues and learning challenges and assess accordingly (with modifications if required)
Academy Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
BRISBANE ROAR
Brisbane, Queensland
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisting Head S&C: Lease with the head S&C coach to deliver all aspects of training and game day
- Program Delivery: Run players through varying programs to achieve strength, rehabilitation and or conditioning goals set by the head coach
- Data Collection: Record and compile data to aid in KIPs for players across playing seasons
- Reduced injury rates by designing and implementing sport-specific injury prevention strategies.
- Increased athlete agility and speed with targeted plyometric exercises and sprint drills.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
QUEENSLAND CATHOLIC NETBALL ASSOCIATION
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Program Design: Lease with the head coach to develop and implement a program that would achieve the goals laid out for players
- Program Delivery: Run players through varying programs to achieve strength, rehabilitation and or conditioning goals set by the head coach
- Data Collection: Record and compile data to aid in KIPs for players across playing seasons
- Reporting: Report directly to the committee and coaching staff of relevant findings and trends within the playing groups. Provide solutions to results and implement
- Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
Personal Training Development
FITSTOP HEADQUATERS
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Industry Research: Conduct interviews with industry professionals in order to gain insight into their career development
- Network Research: Identify shortcomings of PTs within the network to aid in the roadmap with the product.
- Roadmap: Create a roadmap for all PTs within the Fitstop network to ensure that a high level of support and guidance is delivered
- Reporting: Report directly to the CEO and COO on current trends within the industry, both within and external to the network
- Course Content Creation: Create, implement and deliver business and personal development courses for established and new-to-industry personal trainers to better enhance the network capabilities
Manager
FITSTOP | LUTWYCHE (WINDSOR)
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Overall Management: Executing the daily tasks of managing the location
- Membership: Handling and nurturing all leads and active membership portfolios
- KPI: Setting and working towards monthly KPIs and retention targets to ensure profitable business
- Business Administration: Handled specific and general project support where required. Remained proactive to ensure that all administration activities were completed within a timely manner.
- Staff: Hiring and onboarding staff, managing staff roster, continual education/professional development, weekly team meetings
- B2B Relationships: B2B relationship building and development. Leveraging the relationships to be both mutually beneficial to the business and membership base.
- Coaching: Taking standard class timetables sessions and delivering unique and specific classes to the membership base and staff.
Programming
FITSTOP AUSTRALIA HEADQUATERS
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Programming: Plan and execute each phase of the program to deliver to the Fitstop Network
- Education: Deliver and upskill network around program changes and new implementations
- Onboarding: Give a complete breakdown and run through of the program to new franchisees, upskill them on any shortfalls and aid in a comprehensive understanding of all program components.
- Research & Development: Maintain current R&D to deliver most current industry standards in line with program and formats
- Reporting: Report directly to CEO on current trends and programming advancements
Personal Trainer
GENESIS FITNESS
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Mentoring: Recognised mentor at the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF), providing guidance and advice to the next generation of fitness professionals.
- Personal Development: Continually seeking out new information and ideas to stay up to date and ahead of the industry trends.
- Training Delivery: Supported in the development of detailed presentations utilising various technologies. Worked actively with senior members to identify the specific requirements of the presentations, then delivered these to meet the needs of the key stakeholder group.
- Business Administration: Assisted in specific and general project support where required. Remained proactive to ensure that all administration activities are completed within a timely manner.
- Results Driven: Achieving milestones and goals set for clients and being held accountable to the stakeholders for their results and overall outcomes.
Team Leader | Corporal
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE | AUSTRALIAN ARMY
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Team Leadership: Innate ability to break through communication barriers, gain consensus among team members and promote a unified effort toward common goals. Known for improving staff productivity by creating a positive work environment with strong internal communication.
- Workplace Health & Safety: Committed to the practice of workplace safety, with experience identifying and rectifying hazards, implementing standard operating procedures and managing safety in diverse environments.
- Training Delivery: Supported in the development of detailed presentations utilising various technologies. Worked actively with senior members to identify the specific requirements of the presentations then delivered these to meet the requirements of the key stakeholder group.
- Business Administration: Assisted in specific and general project support where required. Remained proactive to ensure that all administration activities were completed within a timely manner.
- Performance Management: Supported in the development of personnel across personal and professional issues including understanding of suicide awareness and stress management following the completion of operations.
- Risk Management: Addressed concerns and challenges relating to the completion of set tasks and activities. Completed a risk analysis then provided feedback and guidance on the outcome in context with the overall risk to individuals and the operating environment.
Education
Batchelor of Sport and Exercises Science - Sport Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia 02.2023 - Current
Level 2 Associate -
Australian Strength And Conditioning Association
Brisbane, QLD 03.2025 - 06.2025
Level 1 Tactical Strength And Conditioning -
Australian Strength And Conditioning Association
Brisbane, QLD 07.2020 - 07.2021
Diploma In Business Management -
Australian Institute of Fitness
01.2015 - 05.2015
Lead, Manage & Develop Teams, PUATEA003B -
Australian Army
01-2012
Provide Training through Instruction & Demonstration of Work Skills, TAADEL301C -
Australian Army
06-2011
Skills
- Skilled in task coordination
- Organizational development expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technical problem-solving
- Professional integrity and drive
- Fundraising for suicide prevention initiatives
- Exercise progression planning
- Injury prevention strategies
- Sport-specific conditioning
Timeline
Level 2 Associate -
Australian Strength And Conditioning Association
03.2025 - 06.2025
Academy Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
BRISBANE ROAR
05.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Queensland University of Technology
06.2023 - Current
Batchelor of Sport and Exercises Science - Sport Science
Queensland University of Technology
02.2023 - Current
Personal Training Development
FITSTOP HEADQUATERS
01.2021 - 12.2023
Level 1 Tactical Strength And Conditioning -
Australian Strength And Conditioning Association
07.2020 - 07.2021
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
QUEENSLAND CATHOLIC NETBALL ASSOCIATION
01.2019 - 02.2024
Manager
FITSTOP | LUTWYCHE (WINDSOR)
01.2019 - 12.2022
Programming
FITSTOP AUSTRALIA HEADQUATERS
01.2019 - 12.2021
Fitness Specialist - Facilitator & Assessor
FURTHER YOUR FITNESS
01.2017 - Current
Diploma In Business Management -
Australian Institute of Fitness
01.2015 - 05.2015
Personal Trainer
GENESIS FITNESS
01.2015 - 12.2019
Team Leader | Corporal
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE | AUSTRALIAN ARMY
01.2009 - 12.2015
Lead, Manage & Develop Teams, PUATEA003B -
Australian Army
Provide Training through Instruction & Demonstration of Work Skills, TAADEL301C -
Australian Army
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