Tomás Whelan
Cork
Summary
I am a fitness professional working and learning in the industry since 2015. My passion for health & fitness has led me to be a successful personal trainer and helping many people make a positive change to their lives. This passion & enthusiasm has led me to tutoring students in the hope that they can follow a similar path. My motivation is at an all time high as I continue to learn more in this industry and guide many more clients & students in the right direction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Tutor
Image fitness Education
Cork, Ireland
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare lesson plans for each class. Theory based criteria in the classroom and practical based exercise on the gym floor.
- Facilitated small-group discussions to increase comprehension of course material.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor and teacher.
- Keep up to the date with each student and their progress.
- Manage exam days. Organize examiners for certain locations and groups.
- Keep comprehensive records of all students results, case studies, workshops attended and class attendance.
Head Coach
Flyefit
Cork, Ireland
08.2022 - Current
- Provide further up skilling for all employees in areas such as personal trainer development, programme design and client management.
- Teach staff how to train group classes in our gym and review the classes every quarter.
- Manage interviews.
- Manage the class timetable
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
Dublin & Cork, Ireland
09.2015 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
- Researched new training methods, trends, equipment., to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
Management Team
Flyefit Cork
Cork, Ireland
05.2021 - 01.2023
- This was the same position I had held in Flyefit Georges Street in Dublin in the years previous to the pandemic.
Tutor Shadowing
Image Fitness Education
Cork, Ireland
03.2022 - 12.2022
- I sat in on classes run my senior tutors and observed their teachings.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in their course.
- Learned how to conduct the class and the course from the tutors perspective.
Management Team
Flyefit Georges St
Dublin, Ireland
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed day-to-day operations of a team of 10+ employees, providing guidance and direction as needed.
- Monitored workflow processes to identify areas for improvement and implemented necessary changes accordingly.
- Organized and facilitated group fitness classes for members of the gym.
Education
Pilates Instruction Course
Image Fitness Education
Cork01-2023
Precision Nutrition Coaching
Precision Nutrition
Online01-2020
Post Ands Pre Natal Coaching
National Training Center Ireland
Dublin01-2017
Level 4 Personal Training & Level 3 Instruction
Image Fitness Eductaion
Cork01-2015
Level 5 PLC - Security Services
St Sheelans Collage
Tipperary01-2012
Leaving Cert
Scoil Ruain
Tipperary01-2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Educational feedback
- Progress Reporting
- Understanding of levels
- Creative Thinking
- Positive and professional
- Activity-Based Learning
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Fitness Tutor
Image fitness Education
01.2023 - Current
Head Coach
Flyefit
08.2022 - Current
Tutor Shadowing
Image Fitness Education
03.2022 - 12.2022
Management Team
Flyefit Cork
05.2021 - 01.2023
Management Team
Flyefit Georges St
10.2016 - 02.2018
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
09.2015 - Current
Pilates Instruction Course
Image Fitness Education
Precision Nutrition Coaching
Precision Nutrition
Post Ands Pre Natal Coaching
National Training Center Ireland
Level 4 Personal Training & Level 3 Instruction
Image Fitness Eductaion
Level 5 PLC - Security Services
St Sheelans Collage
Leaving Cert
Scoil Ruain
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