Stephen Firth
St Helens,MERSEYSIDE
Summary
Enthusiastic individual seeks opportunity to build on health, fitness and wellbeing passion and knowledge. Collaborates and builds positive relationships for good customer connections. Positive with a can-do attitude for flexible team assistance. Motivated Fitness Instructor accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into shape and achieve goals. Strongly believes health is conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness. Motivated professional with experience in leading classes and developing customized exercise plans. Successful at motivating clients to reach fitness goals through comprehensive approach to health and wellness. Possess strong knowledge of proper nutrition and exercise techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant general manager
JD Gyms
St Helens, Merseyside
12.2024 - Current
- Led quality club initiatives (Club challenges, promotional offers)maintained high product standards consistently.
- Liaised with other department heads to coordinate inter-departmental tasks smoothly.
- Resolved underlying issues swiftly, mitigated potential risks effectively.
- Established effective communication channels with customers for superior service delivery. Dealing with queries and complaints, in a swift and effective fashion.
- Prioritised staff welfare for improved morale and commitment.
- Achieved smooth workflow with diligent project oversight.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Led 11 GA's and PT's staff to consistently meet and exceed key performance metrics.
- Supervised daily operations for seamless business activities.
- Improved team productivity by implementing new management strategies, through B and business reviews, Daily checks and Brand standards and equipment checks.
- Managed inventory, ensured consistent supply of resources. Through orders and Stock count and intake of Cleaning products, uniform and weekly vendor stock.
- Managed the rota, weekly budget, KPI Targets an monthly targets on several occasions.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns to boost brand visibility. By organising career visits to local colleges and 6th form colleges. To build a working relationship with the club and colleges. Promoting future ties with the students, for both memberships and Careers.
- Proudly had our wonderful team work together as a unit, to earn us a well deserved '3 Greens' in our club audit.
Personal trainer
JD Gym
St Helens, Merseyside
01.2024 - Current
- Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
- Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
- Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
- Provided ongoing support and encouragement to clients, fostering positive and empowering fitness experience.
- Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
- Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
- Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
- Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Offered exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
- Welcomed new and returning clients, cultivating inclusive space.
- Encouraged and motivated clients during training sessions to maximise strength.
- Grew customer base through referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
- Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
- Stayed current on fitness trends and research to integrate innovative techniques into training programs.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
- Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
- Utilised social media platforms to share fitness tips, showcase success stories and promote services.
- Regularly created innovative and exciting challenges to maximise client retention, motivation and engagement.
- Managed diary to maximise client bookings.
- Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
- Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
- Carried out thorough risk assessments ahead of fitness activities, prioritising participant safety.
- Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
- Coordinated fitness challenges and events to encourage client engagement and goal achievement.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
- Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Maintained awareness of latest personal training techniques and best practices by researching trends.
- Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.
- Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Held regular fitness workshops and seminars to educate clients on wellness and health-related topics.
- Networked with local businesses to establish partnerships and expand client base.
- Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various subjects and challenges.
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance.
- Identified and assessed mentees' strengths, weaknesses and areas for development to create tailored mentoring plans.
- Shared personal experiences and insights to offer valuable lessons learned and demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills.
- Mentored individuals across various levels of experience, providing guidance and support to both aspiring professionals and seasoned leaders.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance during setbacks, helping mentees overcome challenges, learn from mistakes and develop resilience.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
Warehouse Operative
J Sainsbury
Haydock, Merseyside
10.2001 - Current
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Kept accurate electronic records of received and distributed merchandise.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Inspected received merchandise for any damages or discrepancies.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
- Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
- Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Stacked and organised freight at specified areas using boards or pallets.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Obeyed weight restrictions when loading cargo into transport.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Coordinated freight movements by maintaining constant communication through radio communication.
Personal trainer
JD Gym
Wigan
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
- Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
- Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
- Provided ongoing support and encouragement to clients, fostering positive and empowering fitness experience.
- Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
- Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
- Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
- Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Offered exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
- Welcomed new and returning clients, cultivating inclusive space.
- Encouraged and motivated clients during training sessions to maximise strength.
- Grew customer base through referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
- Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
- Stayed current on fitness trends and research to integrate innovative techniques into training programs.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
- Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
- Regularly created innovative and exciting challenges to maximise client retention, motivation and engagement.
- Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
- Managed diary to maximise client bookings.
- Utilised social media platforms to share fitness tips, showcase success stories and promote services.
- Carried out thorough risk assessments ahead of fitness activities, prioritising participant safety.
- Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
- Coordinated fitness challenges and events to encourage client engagement and goal achievement.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
- Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
- Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Maintained awareness of latest personal training techniques and best practices by researching trends.
- Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.
- Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Shared personal experiences and insights to offer valuable lessons learned and demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills.
- Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various subjects and challenges.
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance during setbacks, helping mentees overcome challenges, learn from mistakes and develop resilience.
- Mentored individuals across various levels of experience, providing guidance and support to both aspiring professionals and seasoned leaders.
- Maintained confidentiality to create safe and supportive space for open dialogue and growth.
- Encouraged clients to meet challenges with curiosity and perseverance, reframing past limiting beliefs.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Boxercise Instructor
Boxercise
Online 09.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Boxercise Instructor for Kids
Boxercise
Online 09.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Exercise Referral Level 3 Certificate
Origym
Liverpool 11.2022 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Emergency First Aider
First Aid for all
Winwick, Warrington 09.2023 - 09.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Personal Trainer Level 3
Warrington vale and royal
Warrington, Cheshire05.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE Level 2 Certificate Fitness Instructor
Warrington Vale And Royal College
Warrington, Cheshire05.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in counselling skil
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire11.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 certificate in equality and diversity
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire06.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 certificate in understanding nutrition
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire04.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE Level 2 certificate in business start up
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire04.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - VTCT Level 2 Certificate in instructing gym based exercise
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 award in Infection Prevention
Warrington vale and royal college
Warrington, Cheshire01.2022
Diploma - Operations Manager Level 5
JD Gyms
St Helens10.2027
GCSEs - English Language - C
St Edmund Arrowsmith
Ashton In Makerfield, Greater Manchester05.1990
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operation
- Manual handling
- Palletising
- Safety compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Lifting and sorting
- Order picking and processing
- Assembly and production
- Labelling and boxing
- Box lifting
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Fresh produce handling
- Warehouse picking
- Damage control
- Self-motivated
- Wrapping and boxing
- Quantity calculations
- Injury management
- Aerobics classes
- Motivational and persuasive
- Client service
- Fitness instructions
- Bespoke training plans
- HIIT training
- First Aid certification
- Membership retention strategies
- Physically Fit
- Client and group management
- Fitness Instruction
- Programme development and management
- Exercise demonstration
- Exercise class design
- Fitness Instruction and Personal Training diploma
- Passion for fitness
- Diet and nutrition advice
- Resistance training
- Client retention strategies
- Fitness coaching
- Health and wellness
- Current fitness trends knowledge
- Heart rate monitoring
- Stress management
- First aid and CPR
- Personal training and coaching
- Weight training
- Class scheduling
- Self marketing
- Circuit training
- Activity planning
- Coaching techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Group handling
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Safety-conscious
Timeline
Assistant general manager
JD Gyms
12.2024 - Current
Personal trainer
JD Gym
01.2024 - Current
Personal trainer
JD Gym
09.2023 - 01.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Boxercise Instructor
Boxercise
09.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Boxercise Instructor for Kids
Boxercise
09.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Emergency First Aider
First Aid for all
09.2023 - 09.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Exercise Referral Level 3 Certificate
Origym
11.2022 - 11.2023
Warehouse Operative
J Sainsbury
10.2001 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Personal Trainer Level 3
Warrington vale and royal
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE Level 2 Certificate Fitness Instructor
Warrington Vale And Royal College
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in counselling skil
Warrington vale and royal college
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 certificate in equality and diversity
Warrington vale and royal college
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 certificate in understanding nutrition
Warrington vale and royal college
Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE Level 2 certificate in business start up
Warrington vale and royal college
Certificate of Higher Education - VTCT Level 2 Certificate in instructing gym based exercise
Warrington vale and royal college
Certificate of Higher Education - VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 award in Infection Prevention
Warrington vale and royal college
Diploma - Operations Manager Level 5
JD Gyms
GCSEs - English Language - C
St Edmund Arrowsmith