Savannah Pitcher
Auckland,AUK
Summary
An individual with extensive experience within the sport and recreation industry, specialising in coordination. With a proven track record in the industry and strong understanding of the sport education system and focus on achieving growth and development throughout consultation. Relationship management with key stakeholders has contributed to the on going success I have seen in my career to date.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness Coordinator
Community Leisure Management
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2025 - Current
- Managed group class scheduling process, leading to a more efficient system and increased class attendance rates.
- Enhanced workout experiences for members with the successful introduction of new fitness equipment.
- Reduced member complaints by effectively addressing issues related to classes or lack of available equipment in a timely manner.
- Organised engaging community events to promote health, wellness, and gym membership sales.
- Trained new staff members on gym operations, policies, and procedures, maintaining high standards of professionalism across the team.
- Managed fitness instructors and group fitness contractors.
- Conducted regular facility maintenance checks, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all gym users.
- Managed rosters for fitness instructors.
- Relevant data entry and administration duties
Sport Operations Coordinator
Drug Free Sport New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed strong relationships with sport codes
- Increased overall productivity with effective coordination to all sport codes
- Developed and implemented anti-doping programs to athletes, educators and other external staff.
- Implemented anti-doping testing to national and international athletes.
- Assisted in athlete investigation practices and processes.
- Developed sport performance analytics and analysed sport performance.
- Coordinated with other departments: administration, investigations and intelligence
- Followed World Anti-Doping Agency practices for Olympic education and engagement
- General administration
Sport Coordinator & Fitness Manager
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Auckland, AUK
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents such as fitness stock take.
- Assisted in development of fitness centre classes and group fitness.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Physical Education to ensure the fitness centre was meeting needs of members and students.
- Developed, coordinated and delivered sport events such as Swimming Sports and Athletics Days.
- Coordination of sport codes, including management of coaches, teacher in charge and other relevant management of making sure events ran smoothly.
- Monitored fitness facility and equipment.
- General administration for sport management
- Delivered health and wellness seminars to students
Personal Trainer
Les Mills New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Enhanced clients' understanding of fitness principles and techniques through educational workshops and seminars.
Gym Floor Instructor & Personal Trainer
Club Physical Te Atatu
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2015 - 02.2016
- General reception and administration duties.
- Implementing small group fitness classes.
- Personal training
Fitness Consultant
Configure
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided client assessments to assess health goals.
- Provided personal training and fitness sessions with members
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe workout environment through regular equipment inspections and sanitation efforts.
- General administration and reception duties.
Education
Bachelors of Sport And Recreation - Sport And Recreation
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2016
Skills
Self starter
Confident
Highly resilient
Skilled Communicator
Solution focused
Leader
Certification
Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Timeline
Fitness Coordinator
Community Leisure Management
04.2025 - Current
Sport Operations Coordinator
Drug Free Sport New Zealand
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sport Coordinator & Fitness Manager
Epsom Girls Grammar School
06.2019 - 02.2022
Personal Trainer
Les Mills New Zealand
02.2016 - 12.2019
Gym Floor Instructor & Personal Trainer
Club Physical Te Atatu
01.2015 - 02.2016
Fitness Consultant
Configure
10.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelors of Sport And Recreation - Sport And Recreation
Auckland University of Technology