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Sarah Sotiriou

Mount Evelyn,VIC

Summary

Experience team leader and planner, I excelled at Jets Gymnastics by elevating athlete performance and fostering team unity. I adopt a motivational leadership style and focus on effective communication to mentor coaches and athletes. I am competent in staff development and athlete safety, with a proven track record in optimising organisational efficiency and workplace engagement.

I have strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. I enjoy contributing to team success and feel ready to tackle new challenges.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach and Squad Program Manager

Jets Gymnastics
10.2006 - Current
  • Developed athletes' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Mentored and managed coaches to foster confidence and build knowledge prior to focusing on skill-building.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Coordinated with parents and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external parties through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
  • Handled conflict resolution on behalf of parents, gymnasts and other staff by completing accurate paperwork and liaising with the HR department to achieve desired outcome that benefit all parties, including follow-up meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Sports Therapy - Sports Therapy

Australian College of Sports Therapy
Melbourne, VIC
01-2010

Skills

  • Team management
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff and athlete recruitment
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Team bonding
  • Coaching meetings
  • Staff development
  • Athlete Safety
  • Performance analysis to build improvement
  • Emergency response
  • Skill building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • First aid and CPR
  • Community engagement
  • Group leadership
  • Injury prevention
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Personable and friendly
  • Refereeing and coaching
  • Skilled in Microsoft office
  • Efficient and organised

Timeline

Head Coach and Squad Program Manager

Jets Gymnastics
10.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Sports Therapy - Sports Therapy

Australian College of Sports Therapy
Sarah Sotiriou