Kurt Lightfoot
New Plymouth,TKI
Summary
I have a zest for life driven by my love for my family and my passion for life’s adventures.
I have always thrived in exciting, challenging environments and consider myself adept at dealing with people from all walks of life and various demographics. I would be an asset to any organisation seeking someone with a calm, level headed demeanour who brings a great set of values and problem solving skills to the table.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Self employed
New Plymouth, Taranaki
08.2013 - Current
- Trained staff on client assessment, programming, and safety standards.
- Created tailored workout programs addressing varied training needs and individual client objectives.
- Conducted client assessments and collaborated with clients to set personalized fitness goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors who supplied products related to personal training services.
- Established policies and procedures governing the use of gym equipment by Personal Trainers while working with clients.
- Assessed current trends in the industry in order to provide relevant programming options to members.
- Reviewed customer feedback to pinpoint improvement areas that enhanced client satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing fitness classes that meet the needs of different age groups and abilities.
- Demonstrated exercise techniques and corrected form during independent personal training sessions.
- Assessed client fitness levels and built personalized training plans in self-employed practice.
- Monitored client safety and adjusted workouts for injuries, limits, and goals.
- Educated clients on nutrition, recovery, and healthy habits during coaching sessions.
- Motivated clients through consistent encouragement and accountability in private training service.
Chief Mate - MY Aquamarina
Mondeo Holdings Aquamarina
Global , Cruising
05.2008 - 08.2013
- Coordinated fire fighting/ medical/ safety drills, inspections, and emergency response procedures.
- Enforced maritime regulations, company policies, and worksite safety rules.
- Inspected equipment, lifeboats, and safety gear for readiness.
- Communicated with captain, pilots, and port staff during port operations.
- Performed inspections of vessels' hulls, decks, masts and rigging as part of the preventative maintenance program.
- Managed all communication systems onboard vessels, including radios, satellite phones and radar equipment.
- Trained crew members on navigation, boat handling and medical emergencies.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure vessels were in good working order.
- Conducted pre-departure meetings with crew to discuss voyage plans, safety procedures and security measures.
- Maintained records of daily vessel movements, activities and personnel changes.
- Managed the safe navigation of vessels and oversaw navigational equipment and charts.
- Relayed communications between ship and shore to support safe operations.
- Managed, implemented and co-ordinated navigation passage plans and adapted where necessary due to weather & piracy warnings.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
Bosun/Coxswain
Various motor yachts
Vote d’azur - France , Mediterranean
05.2003 - 05.2008
- Supervised deck crew during shipboard operations and maintenance.
- Secured lines, rigging, and equipment for mooring and underway movements.
- Operated winches, cranes, capstans, and deck machinery.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Assisted with launching, recovery, and stowage of small boats.
- Inspected decks, compartments, and safety gear for hazardous conditions.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Trained junior sailors on seamanship, safety, and deck procedures.
- Reported maintenance needs and supported vessel readiness checks.
- Directed housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and orderly workspaces.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
Education
First Officer 3000t Commercial CoC - MCA - Chief Mate/GMDSS/Nav & Radar
Bluewater Training - Antibes, France
03.2005 - 03.2008
Yachtmaster Ocean - RYA Yachtmaster - Ocean
Bluewater Teaining - Antibes, France
03.2005 - 04.2005
Diploma - Diploma - Personal Training
Exercise Teachers Academy
CBD, Gauteng 02.2001 - 10.2001
Lyttelton Manor High School
Centurion, PretoriaLanguages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Running
- Cycling
- Gym
- Hiking
- Reading - inspirational autobiographies / non-fiction
- Self development podcasts/documentaries
- Landscaping
Certification
- Diploma Personal Training - ETA 2001
- Exercise Injury Prevention, Management & Rehabilitation - Fitlink 2015
- Yachtmaster Ocean - RYA 2005 (current)
- OOW 3000t commercial - MCA 2008 (expired)
- STCW ‘95 - PST; FPFF; EFA; PSSR, Shipboard Security - NZ Maritime school Manukau - 2025
- Coxswain NC1 - AMSA 2026
- Radio Operators Certificate - AMSA 2026
- Seafarers Medical AMSA 2026
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Self employed
08.2013 - Current
Chief Mate - MY Aquamarina
Mondeo Holdings Aquamarina
05.2008 - 08.2013
First Officer 3000t Commercial CoC - MCA - Chief Mate/GMDSS/Nav & Radar
Bluewater Training - Antibes, France
03.2005 - 03.2008
Yachtmaster Ocean - RYA Yachtmaster - Ocean
Bluewater Teaining - Antibes, France
03.2005 - 04.2005
Bosun/Coxswain
Various motor yachts
05.2003 - 05.2008
Diploma - Diploma - Personal Training
Exercise Teachers Academy
02.2001 - 10.2001
Lyttelton Manor High School