Balala Swaleh
Dubai
Summary
- Inspiring others has always been the ultimate goal , leading teams and organizing events has been my strong hold , and always on the forefront of improving the overall performance of a team.
- Under a strong foundation of following SOP's to the distinct detail this way keeping standard and professionalism in all aspects of the duty.
- Energetic swimming and fitness Trainer with thorough knowledge of diverse strength training programs and group classes. Versed in assessing client fitness levels and safely supporting goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Swimming Instructor/ Personal Trainer /Group Exercise Instructor
Fitness First Middle East (Landmark Group of companies)
05.2017 - Current
- Build rapport and relationship with swimmers and parents and ensure swimmers renew bookings
- Deliver quality Assessments to potential new swimmers and follow up to ensure booking
- Take additional responsibility in the club/department by involving in projects
- Perform their own assignment/responsibilities without constant supervision
- 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.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
Physical Education Teacher and Swimming Coach
Coast Academy International School
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Plan and organize 2 sports and swimming events annually create a sports and swimming team to take part against other schools
- Create annual performance indicators for the swimming team
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Head Fitness Coach
Central Bank of Kenya
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Instructing in relevant skills and performances by analyzing progress in athletes life and chosen sport organize and overlook one annual event a year
- Consulted with clients to define personal health needs, formulate effective fitness, nutritional or rehabilitation plans and improve overall well-being.
Founder and Head Fitness Coach
InShape Bootcamp
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Review sales and retention strategies hire,train and mentor staff make sure programmed safe and effective activities are run smoothly
Head of Production and Presenter
Pilipili FM
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Producing news bites
- Editing audio both from artists and calls to be radio friendly
- Cross check bites and audios created by other producers and news anchors to be radio worthy
- Present 6 shows a week
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Education
Emergency First Aid And Use of AED With CPR -
Highfield Level 3 International Award
Dubai11.2022
STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award For Teachers -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom05.2021
Safeguarding Children, Young People And Vulnerable -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom01.2021
COVID-19 Officer Awareness Training -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom01.2021
ILSP Assessment Standards Programe -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom03.2020
Scouts Swimmer Staged Activity Badge Competence -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom03.2020
School Swimming Academy -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom03.2020
Body Position By Straight-Line Swimming -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom12.2019
Breathing By SLS -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom12.2019
Motion By Straight-Line Swimming -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom12.2019
Personal Trainer Level 2 & 3 -
REPS
Dubai09.2019
STA Award Level 2 in Safety Award For Teachers -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom06.2019
Certificate - Swimming
Level 2 in Swimming Teaching (QCF)
United Kingdom11.2017
Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching -
Swimming Teaching Association
United Kingdom06.2017
Diploma Mass Communication -
Technical University of Mombasa
Kenya2016
Certificate in Business Management -
Australian Institute of Studies And Education
Kenya2011
Skills
- Swimming
- Goals and Performance
- Strength and Agility Training
- Cycling
- Running
- Triathlon
- Individual Trainings
- Weightless management
- hypertrophy
- Mental wellness
- Anaerobic exercise
- Group Exercise
- Class Encouragement
- Member Retention
Additional Information
Employee of the year Fitness first Mudon 2021
Several employee of the month awards Fitness first (2017 - to date)
Top Triathlete in kenya (2008-2015)
commonwealth games scotland 2014
All African games maputo 2011
Timeline
Swimming Instructor/ Personal Trainer /Group Exercise Instructor
Fitness First Middle East (Landmark Group of companies)
05.2017 - Current
Head Fitness Coach
Central Bank of Kenya
01.2016 - 01.2017
Founder and Head Fitness Coach
InShape Bootcamp
01.2015 - 01.2017
Physical Education Teacher and Swimming Coach
Coast Academy International School
01.2014 - 04.2017
Head of Production and Presenter
Pilipili FM
01.2012 - 01.2014
Emergency First Aid And Use of AED With CPR -
Highfield Level 3 International Award
STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award For Teachers -
Swimming Teaching Association
Safeguarding Children, Young People And Vulnerable -
Swimming Teaching Association
COVID-19 Officer Awareness Training -
Swimming Teaching Association
ILSP Assessment Standards Programe -
Swimming Teaching Association
Scouts Swimmer Staged Activity Badge Competence -
Swimming Teaching Association
School Swimming Academy -
Swimming Teaching Association
Body Position By Straight-Line Swimming -
Swimming Teaching Association
Breathing By SLS -
Swimming Teaching Association
Motion By Straight-Line Swimming -
Swimming Teaching Association
Personal Trainer Level 2 & 3 -
REPS
STA Award Level 2 in Safety Award For Teachers -
Swimming Teaching Association
Certificate - Swimming
Level 2 in Swimming Teaching (QCF)
Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching -
Swimming Teaching Association
Diploma Mass Communication -
Technical University of Mombasa
Certificate in Business Management -
Australian Institute of Studies And Education
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