Lachlan Konza

• Worked within a team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists in a private community based facility in Bowral that provides exercise based interventions for ageing, sub-acute, and chronic health population groups.
• Displayed a considerate and empathetic approach in providing client-centred care to a range of populations including clients with sub-acute and chronic health conditions relating to neurological disorders, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain and metabolic syndromes.
• Approached clients with an array of clinical presentations, with an open and curious attitude to explore and clarify client concerns, utilising a biopsychosocial assessment framework including evidence-based standardised assessments.
• Used critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to prioritise client concerns and/or goals and consulted relevant guidelines to ensure the provision of safe, consensual person-centred exercise prescription.
• Diligently prioritised safety throughout the treatment process, including regularly identifying and accommodating falls risks, and applying appropriate cardiovascular exercise protocols within the clinic setting.
• Prescribed and delivered disease-specific (eg. Parkinson's Disease), evidence-based exercise programs based on standardised assessments (eg. Mini-Best) which aimed to target specific goals, measuring progress over time using questionnaires (eg. PDQ-39).
• Accurately interpreted assessment data, with appropriate application to exercise prescription, including identification of pain free range of motion, and functional capacity and limitations, remaining curious and open to exploration of client's function.
• Employed considered, client-centred, and evidence based approach to exercise prescription, including progressions and regression of exercise.
• Utilised an affirming and validating communication style, based on reflective listening and open-ended questioning, to establish therapeutic rapport and encourage client empowered decision-making regarding health behaviour change, whilst assessing and appropriately accommodating and modifying potential barriers to treatment (motivational interviewing and biopsychosocial approaches).
• Delivered evidence based group exercise classes, actively monitoring clients safety, including for Osterpenia/Osteoporosis (ONERO program) and Parkinson's disease (modified PD warrior).
• Employed modified communication methods to meet the individual's needs including clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and/or those experiencing cognitive deficits (eg. acquired brain injury) or developmental delay (eg. Autism Spectrum Disorder) by simplifying language, using open and/or closed questions, non-verbal communication, demonstrations, and visual tools.
• Liaised and collaborated with carers, families, and multidisciplinary team members to optimise outcomes and ensure the continuity of care and outcomes for clients with cognitive limitations, as well as draft report writing for supervisors' client cases, including NDIS and Chronic Disease Management.
• Enthusiastically engaged in supervision and mentoring from supervisors, and applied regular reflective practice to enhance my clinical understanding and effectiveness.

• Demonstrated enthusiastic, efficient, and courteous customer service as part of a multifaceted team in a fast paced and demanding hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated excellent product knowledge and associated safety awareness.
• Responsibly served customers in accordance with liquor and gaming legislation.
• Prioritised and clarified WHS requirements when performing work duties, including maintenance of inventory, and cleanliness of work environment
• Responsibly and reliably managed POS cash and financial transactions.
• Displayed the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, solve problems, and be adept at learning and mastering a range of roles and skills eg. Cellar/storeman, bartender, gaming attendant, function host, and restaurant waiter.
• Confidently displayed ability to prioritise tasks whilst working under pressure.
• Provided comprehensive orientation and training to new employees, as well as developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
• Displayed effective communication and customer engagement skills, ensuring a welcoming environment and explanation of services offered.
• Patiently responded to and resolved customer enquiries.
• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management

Men's Captain 2022-2024, 2026:

• Voted by peers.
• Provided leadership to male and female playing groups, including delivery of sessions with groups of 40-60 people.
• Mentored young teammates, to improve skill acquisition, strengthen team cohesion and promote inclusivity, improving overall team/club performance, and satisfaction for more experienced teammates.
• Creation and maintenance of club culture, including team standards and values.
• Helped guide the football club through a rebuilding phase, emphasising goal driven culture, with process driven values and standards.

Assistant Coach 2026:

• Appropriate design and delivery of two ninety minute structured training sessions per week, incorporating RAMP warmups, principles of skill acquisition and maintenance, skeletal and cardiovascular conditioning via progressive overload, and load management via periodisation, considering within-squad variance in skill, athleticism and fitness.
• Design of pre-season outline, including training blocks, comprised of weekly training plans (gameplan/style focus)
• Design and implementation of the gameplan, including the macro-gamestyle for the whole men’s program, and micro-gameplans for groups within the differing teams.
• Design, and delivery of an additional speed, agility and conditioning session once per week on top of regular mandatory club training.

• Conducted on-going risk assessment and management of a complex environment, considering marine and weather conditions, beachgoer's physical abilities, and my personal ability to respond.
• Proactively and vigilantly monitored beach conditions, acting decisively to maintain public safety.
• Effectively employ warning signage, and other safety devices, alerting patrons to variations in beach conditions.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently, adhering to service policy and procedures.
• Enforced all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations related to beach safety. Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including environmental conditions and enforcement of safety measures that occur day to day.
• Maintained equipment and work environment, ensuring readiness for lifeguarding activities, and safety of beachgoers.
• Participated in daily training, including use of lifeguarding tools in order to maintain the fitness level and proficiency necessary to perform water rescues.
• Effectively communicated with co-workers to ensure that a safe and coordinated service is provided to the public.
• Supervised and mentored junior co-workers, including initial role orientation, to ensure effective teamwork, and ongoing development of junior co-workers.
• Used radio and work provided technology to stay in constant communication with supervisors, and co-workers.
• Educated the public on safe water and beach practices.
• Clearly communicated with the public, endeavouring to develop a cooperative relationship that centred on safety and enjoyment, whilst remaining assertive.

• Enthusiastically engaged in supervision and mentoring, applying regular reflective practice to consolidate clinical reasoning skills and enhance exercise prescription and delivery effectiveness.
• Positively contributed to a collaborative team environment, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication within multidisciplinary and exercise delivery settings.
• Actively participated in the objective and subjective assessment of clients, utilising pain scales, RPE, and standardised questionnaires to inform safe and appropriate exercise prescription.
• Independently assessed and delivered exercise interventions for post-partum clients, identifying trunk, pelvic floor, and global strength deficits through physical assessment and tailoring evidence-informed exercise programs accordingly.
• Delivered group exercise sessions within high-stimulus environments (e.g. loud noise, dynamic lighting, crowded spaces), maintaining client safety, engagement, and situational awareness across multiple sessions per day.
• Regularly delivered falls prevention group classes, integrating lifestyle education within scope of practice, while diligently identifying risk and applying appropriate safety strategies.
• Delivered group-based exercise sessions within an educational setting for students with profound intellectual disability, including autism spectrum disorder, prioritising development of fundamental gross motor skills such as balance, stepping, and object manipulation.
• Prescribed and delivered individualised exercise programs for clients with autism spectrum disorder in gym-based settings, adapting communication style, sensory demands, and task structure to meet individual needs.
• Attended home visits under supervision, delivering exercise interventions for clients with schizophrenia, diabetes, musculoskeletal injuries, and intellectual disabilities, demonstrating contextual awareness and sensitivity to environmental and psychosocial factors.
• Progressively demonstrated autonomy in exercise prescription and delivery beyond entry-level expectations, under supervision, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, client-centred care, and clinical reasoning.