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Renee M Estese

Summary

Seeking a part-time assistant role in the sports industry. Bringing a strong background in clinical and sports massage therapy, personal and aquatic training, and fitness coaching to support team operations and enhance performance. Dedicated to using my skills to contribute to the success of the organization while continuously growing and achieving excellence in my field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

A Strength & Conditioning Coach

McCormick YMCA
11.2024 - Current

My Strength and Conditioning job involves designing and implementing exercise programs to enhance overall athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. My role requires a thorough understanding of sports science, anatomy, and physiology.


I work with athletes of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, to improve their strength, speed, agility, endurance, and flexibility.


The workouts may require using weightlifting, plyometric, and other exercises. Where I monitor the athlete's progress and make adjusts to the program as needed. My experience of helping athletes succeed is essential.

A Clinical & Sports Massage Therapist

McCormick YMCA
04.2024 - Current

Provides therapeutic massages to clients, utilizing various techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, and acupressure. Work to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and rehabilitate injuries.


Modalities

Consists of a variety of modalities that allows practitioners to apply fixed or moving manipulation to the soft body tissues.


Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage, can relieve chronic patterns of muscular tension. Using various parts of the hands and arms, such as the fingers, fist and forearm, to apply greater pressure to the muscles is also found in other modalities.


Sports Massagetreating patients with sports-related injuries or injuries related to other strenuous physical activity.
Also, this treatments can also serve to enhance an athlete's performance by alleviating muscle soreness or strain.

Aquatics Instructor

McCormick YMCA
03.2019 - Current

Creating a pace moving and activities interesting Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen the muscles.


Exercising in water provides a supportive environment for the body. The buoyancy of the water reduces weight on impact, resulting in much less strain on the
muscles and joints. Creating routines in shallow water that covers, Arthritis & Yoga


Silver Sneaker Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

To lead elderly members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, flexibility, muscle strength, balance and endurance that regular physical activity keeps the heart, brain, bones, muscles, and joints healthy. All while ensuring that the safety of the members is not compromised.

Hatha Yoga Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Hatha focuses on breathwork timed to movements typically at a slower pace than what you might experience in vinyasa.


Hatha yoga session will consists of a variety of some sort of centering exercises. This might include a seated position or on your back and may involve a simple guided meditation, a breathing exercise, or even just a moment of silence.



Group Fitness Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Responsible for leading and guiding groups of individuals through various exercise routines and fitness classes. To create engaging and effective workout sessions for participants, typically in settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or outdoor spaces.


  • Providing safe and effective group fitness classes
  • Evaluating participants' abilities and adjusting workouts accordingly
  • Developing and implementing fun and engaging workout routines
  • Maintaining a clean and safe workout environment
  • Assisting participants with questions or concerns about their fitness journey

Sr. Personal Trainer

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Responsible for helping clients achieve their goals for physical fitness.


  • Assess client's physical condition and fitness level
  • Develop personalized fitness and nutrition plans to meet client's goals and abilities
  • Teach clients correct exercise form and technique to prevent injury
  • Provide motivation and support to help clients stick with their fitness regimen
  • Track client's progress and adjust their workout plan as needed
  • Advise clients on health and lifestyle changes
  • Manage fitness equipment and ensure it is safe to use
  • Provide first aid and emergency response when necessary
  • Stay updated on the latest trends in health and fitness

Silver Sneaker Instructor

Kelly Hall YMCA
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Certification

CLINICAL & SPORT MASSAGE THERAPIST

SOMA Institute Chicago

2024 - 2027


PROFESSIONAL TRAINER

ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association][

2025-2027


SPECIALIST IN PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association

2024-2027


SHALLOW WATER AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR

ACE - Approved Continuing Education Course

2024 -


PHYSIQUE & FIGURE TRAINING SPECIALIST

NESTA - National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association

2019 -

Timeline

A Strength & Conditioning Coach

McCormick YMCA
11.2024 - Current

A Clinical & Sports Massage Therapist

McCormick YMCA
04.2024 - Current

Aquatics Instructor

McCormick YMCA
03.2019 - Current

Silver Sneaker Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Hatha Yoga Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Group Fitness Instructor

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Sr. Personal Trainer

McCormick YMCA
01.2017 - Current

Silver Sneaker Instructor

Kelly Hall YMCA
07.2015 - 10.2017

CLINICAL & SPORT MASSAGE THERAPIST

SOMA Institute Chicago

2024 - 2027


PROFESSIONAL TRAINER

ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association][

2025-2027


SPECIALIST IN PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association

2024-2027


SHALLOW WATER AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR

ACE - Approved Continuing Education Course

2024 -


PHYSIQUE & FIGURE TRAINING SPECIALIST

NESTA - National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association

2019 -

Renee M Estese