Monica Ann Fly
North Fitzroy
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Experienced with coaching methodologies and team development practices. Utilizes effective communication and leadership to inspire and drive performance. Track record of fostering positive and collaborative environment, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Diving Coach
Victorian Diving Association – MelAm Diving Club
06.2003 - Current
- Working primarily with the grassroots, age and master’s members of the Victorian Diving Association providing coaching in an environment where athletes can fully develop their potential
- Development and management of the Diving Program including, the preparation of athlete competition and training schedules and the co-ordination of sports science and medicine and support services for athletes
- Implement an innovative and positive sport coaching experience for each athlete attending regardless of his or her ability level
- Assist with Facilities management and budgeting
- Managed schedules for practice sessions, competitions, travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for the team''s participation in events.
- Adapted coaching style to accommodate athletes with different learning styles, ensuring that each individual received personalized attention and support.
- Mentored junior coaches or assistants by sharing insights from personal experience and providing constructive feedback on their coaching techniques for professional development purposes.
TAFE Organiser
Australian Education Union
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Trainer and Assessor, Coordinator of Sport & Traineeshps
Victoria University Polytechnic
04.2002 - 12.2021
- Training and supervision of TAFE students in Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma of Sport
- Spearheaded transition to remote learning during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
- Designing curriculum, creating learning resources to meet the needs of students, in flexible and blended modes, supervise field experience and student projects through courses which meet the competency standards
- Responsible for overseeing the delivery in traineeships in Certificate II in Sport & Recreation, Certificate III in Sport & Recreation, Certificate IV in Sport & Recreation, Diploma of Sport Development and Certificate III in Sport (Career Oriented Participation)
- Pioneered blended learning enhancing training and accessibility for students
- Working with key industry stake holders of the program AFL, AFL Players Association, AFLSportsReady, and the Coburg Tigers
- Hospitality, Tourism, Sport & Events
Subbranch Leader & TAP Council member
Australian Education Union
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Organise events and meetings, engaging members in activities and being a key liaison with the AEU organiser
- Representing members interests and concerns in both Council and Victoria University’s Consultative Committee
- Promote unionism, increase union involvement
ACHPER Examination Panel
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepare a trial examination paper for students undertaking Units 3/4 in VCE VET Sport and Recreation
- Mapping assessment to the unit of competencies elements and criteria with a marking scheme for each question
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay informed about best practices in examination proctoring techniques, tools, and regulations.
Sports Information Specialist Diving
Commonwealth Games
03.2006
- To assist international teams, and athletes with queries regarding training, venues, transportation, and city information
- To provide media with reports- sport specific
- To provide teams with results
- Attend sport specific meetings, analysing and responding to diving sports information, volunteers motivation and satisfaction
Manager
Doherty’s 24 Hour Gym
10.1998 - 06.2004
- Work directly with the owner
- Since my employment there has been a growth of 600% within the business
- Implementation of training for new staff, supervise and evaluate staff
- Program planning and fitness assessment
- Facilities management and budgeting
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Australian Diving Team Manager- Pacific Rim
Diving Australia
12.2003
- Administration and management of the team and the welfare of all of the National team members during team training and competition from the time of team departure until the return of the team
Assistant Athletic Director
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 05.1998
- Assist Athletic Director in varsity and intramural/extramural sports program
- Planning, scheduling, and overseeing athletic events
- Care and maintenance of athletic facilities and fields
- Oversaw scheduling of competitions, practices, and facilities usage to maximize efficiency and optimize resources.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes by working closely with academic advisors to ensure eligibility requirements were met consistently.
Director of Wellness Center
Bucks County Community College
09.1988 - 05.1998
- Work directly with the Chairperson of the Health & Physical Education Department
- Design, implement and evaluate the Wellness and Fitness program and facilities at the University
- Implemented training courses for new staff, supervise and evaluate staff
- Facilities management and budgeting
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Special Term & Adjunct Professor
Bucks County Community College
09.1988 - 05.1998
- To teach students curricula in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Courses taught; Nutrition, Recreational Leadership, Program Planning, Early Childhood Physical Education, Foundations of Physical Education, Principles and Applications of Diet and Fitness, Responding to Emergencies, First Aid, CPR, Tennis, Gymnastics, Sports Administration, Volleyball, Net Games, Bowling, Lifeguarding, Swim for Fitness, Social Dance, Individual Fitness & Wellness, and Aerobics
- Emphasis given to teaching future Health and Physical Education Teachers on teaching principles of planning, conducting and evaluating lessons
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced student engagement in complex subjects by developing and implementing interactive learning sessions.
Academic Advisor /Counsellor
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 01.1998
- Assist university students in selecting the proper courses for their success in furthering their education
- Counsel students into the proper field of study by evaluating their strengths and areas of interest
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
Varsity Sports Coach
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 05.1997
- To oversee, recruit and coach varsity sports at the school
- Sports coached: Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Softball, Co-ed Bowling and Co-ed Cheerleading
- Increased player skill levels with the implementation of targeted drills and practice sessions.
Sports and Recreation Director
Newtown Community Center
06.1988 - 08.1993
- Maintained accurate records of program participation, facility usage, financial data, and incident reports for proper documentation purposes.
- Design, direct, implement and coordinate the community recreation program for participants of all ages
- Evaluated program success by analyzing participant feedback and making necessary adjustments to improve future offerings.
- Train, develop and evaluate staff
- Creating and marketing new sports and leisure programs in accordance to the community’s needs
- Coordinate after-school sports and leisure program for the youth
- Oversee sports program coordinators
Summer Camp Director
Newtown Community Center
06.1988 - 08.1993
- Supervise, train, and assist camp staff in policies and procedures of the camp
- Design, market and implement this summer program
- Budgeting: maximizing finances, program evaluation, staff management, and facilities management
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
Summer Camp Coach and Counsellor
Woodward Gymnastics Camp
06.1987 - 08.1987
- Direct and instruct a group of young individuals in gymnastic activities and skills
- Organize, direct, instruct and lead activities associated with the program
- Aid in the development of weekly activities
- Maintain good working relationships with parents, other children and other staff
- Submit all required reports to the camp director such as Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Leader’s evaluations and distribute participant evaluation
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Director of Lifeguards
Fox Pool Management
05.1985 - 08.1987
- Supervise, train and assist life-guarding staff in policies and procedures of the Pools and company
- Act as a liaison for the company and the facilities in which they are contacted to oversee
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Tertiary Education
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria08.2021
TAEASS502 - Design and Develop Assessment Tools
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria03.2019
TAEDEL501A - Facilitate E-Learning
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria12.2016
TAELLN411 - Address Adult Language, Literacy & Numeracy Skills
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria06.2015
TAE40110 Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Smart Connection Training
12.2012
Diploma of Sport and Recreation -
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria06.2009
Certificate 4 - Sport & Recreation
Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria06.2009
M.S. - Health Science Education
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA09.1993
B.S. - Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.1988
A.A. - Health and Physical Education
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.1985
Skills
- Information management
- Effective teaching strategies
- Effective Leadership Experience
- Strong communication skills
- Effective Goal Development
- Event planning and organization
- Time management expertise
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Subject matter expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Materials preparation
- Online learning development and instruction
- Quality assurance
Affiliations
- Diving Australia
- Diving Victoria
- MelAm Diving Club
- Victorian Diving Association Board of Directors 2003-2004
- MelAm Board of Directors 2004 to Present
- MelAm Diving Club President 2006 - Present
- Diving Victoria Sports Development Committee 2014-2017
- Diving Victoria Clubs and Facilities Committee 2014-2021
Certifications and awards
- OHS Representative 2017 Update 2021
- Articulate Storyline 360 - 2017
- Level 2 Coaching Australian Sports Commission ~ Diving 09/24/20
- Level 5 Diving Official- FINA Certified 2019
- AIS High Performance Decision Making 10/19/15
- ASC Introductory Level Officiating General Principles 03/06/10
- PBTR Ethics and Ethical Decision Making - 02/15/21
- PBTR- Introduction to Integrity of Sport 02/15/21
- ASADA – Antidoping Course for Coaches 02/24/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Check your Substances 07/07/14
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – It’s the Fans, Coaches, Sports Fault 09/14/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – Ethical Decision Making Starter course 02/24/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – Introduction to Match Fixing 09/14/20
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 07/28/09
- Volume of Learning VDC – 2019
- Level 2 First Aid 2018 and CPR 2020
- AIS Competition Routines 11/04/15
- AIS Imagery 11/02/20
- AIS Motivation 07/18/14
- AIS Concentration 12/02/15
- PBTR Child Protection 10/30/20
- WADA – COACH TRUE 09/21/20
- IDEA Fitness- The importance of Recovery 04/02/14
- ASADA – Antidoping Level 1 Course 03/30/16
- ASADA – Level 2 Antidoping Course 02/24/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – Helping or Dobbing 09/14/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – It’s the Fans 09/14/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Ethical Decision Making – Moral Duty or Team Duty 09/14/20
- Sports Integrity AUS – Supplements in Sport 12/30/18
- Pool Lifeguard 12/04/20
- Victoria University Pandemic Training 06/02/09
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Springboard and Platform diving
- SCUBA
- Hiking
- Photography
- Cooking
- Pottery
- Gardening
- Computers
Timeline
TAFE Organiser
Australian Education Union
01.2022 - 02.2024
Subbranch Leader & TAP Council member
Australian Education Union
01.2017 - 12.2021
ACHPER Examination Panel
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Sports Information Specialist Diving
Commonwealth Games
03.2006
Australian Diving Team Manager- Pacific Rim
Diving Australia
12.2003
Diving Coach
Victorian Diving Association – MelAm Diving Club
06.2003 - Current
Trainer and Assessor, Coordinator of Sport & Traineeshps
Victoria University Polytechnic
04.2002 - 12.2021
Manager
Doherty’s 24 Hour Gym
10.1998 - 06.2004
Assistant Athletic Director
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 05.1998
Academic Advisor /Counsellor
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 01.1998
Varsity Sports Coach
Bucks County Community College
05.1995 - 05.1997
Director of Wellness Center
Bucks County Community College
09.1988 - 05.1998
Special Term & Adjunct Professor
Bucks County Community College
09.1988 - 05.1998
Sports and Recreation Director
Newtown Community Center
06.1988 - 08.1993
Summer Camp Director
Newtown Community Center
06.1988 - 08.1993
Summer Camp Coach and Counsellor
Woodward Gymnastics Camp
06.1987 - 08.1987
Director of Lifeguards
Fox Pool Management
05.1985 - 08.1987
TAEASS502 - Design and Develop Assessment Tools
Victoria University
TAEDEL501A - Facilitate E-Learning
Victoria University
TAELLN411 - Address Adult Language, Literacy & Numeracy Skills
Victoria University
TAE40110 Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Smart Connection Training
Diploma of Sport and Recreation -
Victoria University
Certificate 4 - Sport & Recreation
Victoria University
M.S. - Health Science Education
Saint Joseph’s University
B.S. - Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Lock Haven University
A.A. - Health and Physical Education
Bucks County Community College
Graduate Certificate - Tertiary Education
Victoria University
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