
Sports and wellness specialist
Location: Doha, Qatar
Summary
I Currently work as a sport and wellness supervisor at the University of Doha for science and technology, overseeing the Male wellness programs, facilities and managing our student employees. I have accumulated 8 years of experience in the sport, health, and fitness industry, working in three different sectors, working with people of all ages. Starting as a fitness instructor, I have a strong understanding of exercise science, nutrition, and strength and conditioning, and sales. I have since transitioned into the higher education sector, assuming the role of sport and wellness specialist, where I have taken on various responsibilities such as managing varsity teams, coaching football, and coordinating campus wellness initiatives. With a background in sports administration, I have gained knowledge in marketing, event planning, and management, and have experience executing large-scale fitness events while working effectively with diverse teams of professionals. These experiences and expertise make them an asset to any organization in the health and fitness industry.
Key skills
Organization, Communication, writing, Leadership, Mentoring, sport coaching, Exercise science, Financial, budgeting, Compliance, Motivation, Customer Service, sales, Adaptability.
Work experience
University of Doha for Science and Technology 10 March 2019-Present
Sport and wellness specialist
I am a sport and wellness Supervisor in a higher education institution, I manage the male fitness and wellness center, sport facilities, student employees and I maintain the facilities, implementing facility policies and procedure, managing, and giving tasks to student employees, assisting the members in using gym equipment, Designing and implementing wellness initiatives, conducting wellness workshops and wellness education classes, Personal training. I manage all the varsity teams and act as the strength and conditioning and swim coach for the varsity teams. I am the head coach for our multi-sport camps for kids aged 5 till 14 years.
Aspire active (Aspire Academy) 15 August 2017-20 December 2019
Personal trainer, fitness trainer
I was a sport and fitness trainer, specializing in teen fitness and group exercise classes. From: aqua fitness. Strength training (power lifting, body building). Functional training 🙁 TRX, kettlebell, indoor rowing, core training and boxing fitness). Sport specific training (speed, agility and power). Multi-sport skills coach. I did one on one personal training and events planning.
MTM group Qatar 8 November 2016 — 14 August 2017
Head multi-sport coach
I was the head coach for multi-sport; I designed the curriculum and worked a business developer to seek out new business with relative stakeholders. I functioned as a sport coach, teaching children of various ages them new different sport and skills to spark their interest in sport and physical activity. Working mainly at schools.
Planet fitness justgym (glenanda) 1May 2016 — November2016
Pro (sales, fitness trainer, reception)
I delivered group fitness classes on peak times to our members, most part of my day I functioned as a salesperson signing up new members for the club and working at the reception on off peak times assisting members with inquiries.
Virgin active South Africa 11 May 2014 — March2016
Fitness instructor
I worked at virgin active as a fitness manager managing group exercise instructors scheduling. Fitness instructor conducting group fitness classes, conducting new member inductions, and selling personal training sessions to members.
Durban University of technology January 2011 — December 2013
President at for student residences
I was the chairperson of three residences that housed more than 500 students, handling student issues, helping new students settle into their new environment, implementing fun and educational activities for students, setting up programs to ensure their academic success at the university, offering guidance and counseling to new students, and ensuring they had a safe, productive, and enriching residence life.
Mr. Price group June 2008 — January2009 Store assistant
I worked for a clothing retail store as a merchandiser, and cashier making sure the shelves are fully and neatly stacked and assisting customer.
Qualifications
I completed training courses to become a project management consultant through watershed management consulting institute; I completed a sales and leadership course through spearhead training institution.
Padi swim instructor
CITI social behavior education (SBE) comprehensive research certificate
first aid qualified.
Personal training
PADI qualified open water diver level 1 soccer coach Level 1 rugby coach.
Education
Diploma in Sport management 3 January 2011 — 2 December 2013
Durban University of technology
My majors included sport physical training (personal training), Sport management, sport marketing, Psychology, and public relations.
Master of arts in education 1 August 2024- Current expected to graduate June 2025
Plymouth Marjon University
is a graduate program that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in educational theory, research, and practice to enhance teaching, leadership, and policymaking in various educational settings.
Sales and leadership
Spearhead training institution
course equips students with essential skills in persuasive communication, strategic selling, and effective leadership to drive business growth and team success
February 2017 — March2017
Project managing practitioner
October 2017 — January2018
Watershed consultancy institution
Interests
I enjoy playing different kinds of sport, reading psychology books to help me understand how the human brain works, which intern helps me understand myself better.
Mostly I enjoy volunteering, as it affords me the opportunity to work in different department in a particular organization and certain events, I have volunteered in these organizations to name a few:
Qatar swimming federation: As an organizer and announcer
Kings foundation: multi-sport coach
Employment link: Call center agent
East coast big walk: event coordinator
SA athletic champs: event coordinator
World transplant games: Timekeeper
References
University of Doha for science and technology – Qatar Name: Anthony Martins Position: sport and wellness manager
Phone +97455082556
Email: [email protected]
Company: MTMGROUPQATAR
Name: Alexandru Lupu Position:
Aspire active manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +974 3326 8739, +97444136481
Company: MTM GROUP QATAR
Name : Brigid Bezuidenhout
Position: Elite swim academy manager
Phone : +27 65921885,+97444138484 Email: [email protected]
Company: Virgin active SA
Name :thandekaMalamlela
Position: Fitness Manager (VA Alice lane classic)
Phone : +27714029900 , +2711 783 8834
Email: [email protected]
Company: Planet fitness just gym glenanda
Name: Jaqueline
Position: assistant manager Phone: +27825074125
Education
- 1 January 2011 to 30 November 2013
Sport Management at Durban University of Technology
Experience
- March 2019 till to date
Sport and wellness specialist at University of Doha for science and technology
I am a sport and wellness Supervisor in a higher education institution, I manage the male fitness and wellness center, sport facilities, student employees and I maintain the facilities, implementing facility policies and procedure, managing, and giving tasks to student employees, assisting the members in using gym equipment, Designing and implementing wellness initiatives, conducting wellness workshops and wellness education classes, Personal training. I manage all the varsity teams and act as the strength and conditioning and swim coach for the varsity teams. I am the head coach for our multi-sport camps for kids aged 5 till 14 years.
- 15 August 2017-20 December 2019
Personal trainer, fitness trainer at Aspire active (Aspire Academy)
I was a sport and fitness trainer, specializing in teen fitness and group exercise classes. From: aqua fitness. Strength training (power lifting, body building). Functional training 🙁 TRX, kettlebell, indoor rowing, core training and boxing fitness). Sport specific training (speed, agility and power). Multi-sport skills coach. I did one on one personal training and events planning
- 15 August 2017-20 December 2019
Head multi-sport coach at MTM group Qatar
I was the head coach for multi-sport; I designed the curriculum and worked a business developer to seek out new business with relative stakeholders. I functioned as a sport coach, teaching children of various ages them new different sport and skills to spark their interest in sport and physical activity. Working mainly at schools.
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