Taylah de Joux
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for all things in the Health and Fitness industry and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.
Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Swim Coach
Darren Lange Swimming Academy
2022.08 - Current
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Recruitment, including interviewing potential employees.
- Social media marketing.
- School swim program coordinating.
- Running swimming club team nights for over 50 students.
Personal Trainer
EMF Fitness
2020.03 - 2022.12
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
Sports and Fitness Trainer
12RND Fitness
2019.01 - 2020.03
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
Senior Swim Coach
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
2018.10 - 2020.03
- Coached youth aged 6 to 14 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in numerous events annually.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Sales Manager & Recruitment Leader
Genesis Nutrition
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counselled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Swim Coach
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
2014.12 - 2018.12
- Coached youth aged 6 to 17 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in numerous events annually.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Swimming Teacher
Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba
2011.09 - 2014.11
- Grammar School provided me with my entry into swim coaching, gaining my Certification IV in Aquatics
- I actively participated in swim coaching and took every opportunity to learn off my peers
- This position set me up for a solid foundation in swim coaching.
Skills
- Resilience and strong work ethic
- Time management
- Communication
- Training and recruitment
- Mentorship
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Fitness-Level Accommodations
Certification
- Bluecard
- First Aid
- CPR
- Teacher of Swimming
- Cert IV Fitness
- Nutrition Certificate Lvl 2
Timeline
Head Swim Coach
Darren Lange Swimming Academy
2022.08 - Current
Personal Trainer
EMF Fitness
2020.03 - 2022.12
Sports and Fitness Trainer
12RND Fitness
2019.01 - 2020.03
Sales Manager & Recruitment Leader
Genesis Nutrition
2018.12 - 2019.12
Senior Swim Coach
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
2018.10 - 2020.03
Swim Coach
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
2014.12 - 2018.12
Swimming Teacher
Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba
2011.09 - 2014.11