Dominic Small
Chapelhall,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic fitness and healthcare and professional, experienced and committed to support people of all capabilities in their fitness journey. Skilled at creating a positive environment that allows people to build confidence and achieve their best results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Physical Activity Coordinator
The Health Agency
Edinburgh, Wester Hailes
2023.09 - Current
- Supporting people with long term physical and mental health conditions in an area of deprivation through physical activity and wellbeing through 1-1 consultations, group work and behavioral change techniques
- Working closely with patients with chronic illness (e.g., type 2 diabetes, stroke, long covid). Gaining invaluable experience on adapting the prescription of exercise and nutritional advice.
- Provided 1-1 consultations with patients after they were referred by local GP's and other healthcare professionals. These were done through both the company and local surgerys.
- Vast experience of motivational interviewing techniques, in order to help patients find their own motivations for changing their behaviour.
- Spearheaded new men's gym group in Wester Hailes. A group which succeeded in giving men suffering from both physical and mental health issues the knowledge and confidence to increase there physical activity levels through exercise.
- Competently documented client information using salesforce software. Keeping data up to date and secure.
Fitness instructor
Hilton Hotels
Glasgow, Cumbernauld
2021.09 - 2023.08
- Planned and delivered different exercise groups (e.g., Spin, kettlebells, Ab attack, Aqua fit).
- Created 1-1 training programs, that were both engaging and specific to the persons goals, experience and health.
- Provided new member inductions. Welcoming new people to the gym by being friendly and approachable.
- Created and maintained a safe an happy environment for members by ensuring cleanliness of gym floor and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of both the pool and poolside area. Making sure the area was safe and the water was suitable for swimming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Health
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 2019.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Competent at working in clinical settings
- Effective timekeeper
- Apadatable
Timeline
Physical Activity Coordinator
The Health Agency
2023.09 - Current
Fitness instructor
Hilton Hotels
2021.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Health
Edinburgh Napier University
2019.09 - 2023.05