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April Campbell Da Silva

April Campbell Da Silva

Fredericton,N.B

Summary

Highly motivated and knowledgeable competitive gymnastics instructor with a degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology is interested in a position in the Fredericton and surrounding area. Over 33 years of experience in the sport of gymnastics. Highly accomplished in creating educational and recreational activities designed to develop children’s psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social skills. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them and developing relationships with parents to enrich children’s lives through play and learning. Willing to work at the recreational or competitive level. Willing to work independently or as a team player.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

Kingswood Gymnastics Club
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Coaching developmental Jo 1-8, open gyms, and younger coach’s mentor
  • Incorporate fun and challenging circuits
  • Recreational Director updated and modified recreation and advanced recreational program
  • Team New Brunswick Coach 2019 and 2022 at Atlantic Championships
  • Had gymnasts advance to Eastern Championships
  • Choreograph floor and beam routines.

Head Coach

Capital Gymnastics Club
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • In charge of hiring coaches, making schedules, light administrative duties, talking to parents and staff meetings
  • Coached Jo levels 1-6 and advanced rec.
  • Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.

Coach

Trillium Gymnastics Club
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Coached JO levels 3-5
  • Substitute coach for optional levels 6-8
  • Coached pre comp 1-3 as well as tumbling
  • Attended qualifying competitions as well as Gymnix
  • Acted as director when head coach attended other competitions.

Coach

Olympus Gymnastics Academy
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Coached recreational levels from parent & tot up to advanced rec
  • Coach tumbling to cheerleaders
  • Made progression charts with stickers and did light administrative work.
  • Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.

Head Coach

RR Gymnastics And Trampoline Club
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Coached competitive gymnastics level 1-3
  • Help convert club to new JO 1-7
  • Coached sparx, parent & tot, kinder gym, rec, advanced rec,
  • Help organize and club clean up
  • Help with website
  • Trained younger coaches and CITS
  • Choreographed all routines
  • Physical for competitive gymnasts and trampoline athletes
  • Two first time level 3 Provincial Champions
  • Two first time Eastern Championships

Head Coach

Fundy Gymnastics Club
01.1996 - 07.2012
  • Coached competitive gymnastics from beginner up to level 4
  • Attended many Provincial, Atlantic and Eastern Championships and choreographed all routines including group one for The Tattoo show at Harbour Station
  • Head coach of recreational program and communicated with parents as well as did light administrative work
  • Helped organized fund raisers, summer camps and end of year gym shows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sport And Exercise Psychology

UNB Saint John
Saint John, NB
10.2004

Skills

  • NCCP Level 1&2 Gymnastics
  • NCCP Level 3 Technical & Theory Gymnastics
  • NCCP Level 2 Trampoline
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Autism Workshop
  • Concussion Awareness
  • Respect in Sport
  • Making headway on Sport
  • Safe Sport
  • Managing conflict
  • Mental health in sport
  • Organized fundraisers as well as competitions and gym shows
  • Made efficient warm ups and circuits to prevent line ups and boredom
  • Prepared and choreographed routines for competitions, gym shows, tattoos as wells as demos
  • Excellent organization, communication and leadership skills
  • Attention to details
  • Child Psychology Courses
  • Psychology Course in Guidance and Counseling
  • Education Course in Health Promotion
  • NCA Level 1 cheerleading
  • NBCFAL Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Certification in Resistance Training Leadership
  • ACE Personal Training Course

Education Achievements

  • University of New Brunswick, 2000-2004, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • University of New Brunswick, October 2000-February 2004, Member of the woman’s volleyball team
  • University of New Brunswick, 2000-01,2002-03, ACAA ALL CONFEREENCE First All Star Team
  • University of New Brunswick, 2000-01, UNBSJ M.V.P. AWARD, woman’s volleyball
  • University of New Brunswick, 2003-04, CAPTAIN of UNBSJ woman’s volleyball team
  • 2005, Bronze medal at the 2005 Woman’s Ball Hockey Nationals
  • YMCA, 1994, Award of appreciation for outstanding leadership and service

Languages

English

Timeline

Coach

Kingswood Gymnastics Club
01.2018 - 02.2024

Head Coach

Capital Gymnastics Club
08.2017 - 12.2017

Coach

Trillium Gymnastics Club
08.2016 - 04.2017

Coach

Olympus Gymnastics Academy
03.2015 - 06.2015

Head Coach

RR Gymnastics And Trampoline Club
09.2012 - 11.2014

Head Coach

Fundy Gymnastics Club
01.1996 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sport And Exercise Psychology

UNB Saint John
April Campbell Da Silva