Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Keen recreational weight trainer
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James Robertson

Hamilton

Summary

Goal-oriented Senior Fitness Trainer with solid background in building and managing individual and group training programs. Experienced in inducting new staff and problem solving issues they might run into. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve results with every individual.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Fitness Trainer

Waikato University
05.2024 - Current

Duties listed are in addition to the position below.

  • Continued to support the LifeFit program through expert advice and monthly newsletter articles.
  • Provided backup to the Health and Fitness Manager when they were unavailable or unable to be present.

Fitness Trainer

Waikato University
02.2008 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
  • Designed and implemented variety of fitness instruction classes.
  • Provided fitness assessments and program planning.
  • Monitored clients' progress and modified programs.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.

Recreation Liason

Waikato University
02.2003 - 02.2018
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.

Education

Mental Health First Aid Certificate Achieved - Mental Health

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
05.2021

Precision Nutrition Coaching Level One - Nutrition

Precision Nutrition
Online
08.2016

Bachelor of Sport And Leisure Studies - Sport And Recreation

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
11.2010

Skills

  • Fitness equipment maintenance
  • Attention to detail
  • Special populations
  • Problem solving
  • Training and development
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Physical fitness programming
  • Computer skills
  • Client screening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • First aid certified
  • Mentoring

Keen recreational weight trainer

Having been involved in the gym environment since I was fifteen, and having received exceptional benefits from doing so, I enjoy assisting people to realise similar benefits.

Timeline

Senior Fitness Trainer

Waikato University
05.2024 - Current

Fitness Trainer

Waikato University
02.2008 - 05.2024

Recreation Liason

Waikato University
02.2003 - 02.2018

Mental Health First Aid Certificate Achieved - Mental Health

University of Waikato

Precision Nutrition Coaching Level One - Nutrition

Precision Nutrition

Bachelor of Sport And Leisure Studies - Sport And Recreation

University of Waikato
James Robertson