Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Christa Williams

Caledon,ON

Summary

Accomplished leader with a demonstrated history of consistently surpassing expectations in the strategic development, delivery, and supervision of diverse programs, services, and community initiatives. Community-oriented advocate for healthy living and inclusive recreational opportunities. Dedicated to fostering the growth and professional development of full/ part-time team members and volunteers, driven by a profound passion to cultivate innovative, inclusive, and secure programming within the community, ensuring exceptional levels of customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator-Community Programs

City Of Brampton - Gore Meadows Community Centre
01.2023 - Current
  • Orchestrated direct management, supervision, and guidance of diverse teams of 140+ customer service personnel, encompassing Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, Camp, Preschool and General Program Staff.
  • Comprehensive oversight of over 80+ Registered and Drop-in
  • Oversight of program creation and development to ensure balanced options and service excellence
  • Providing continuous recommendations to refine existing processes/programs based on industry dynamics, participant data and community demographics.
  • Delivered extensive training, guidance, and mentorship to both new recruits and seasoned staff, fostering enhanced level of customer service and aligning with organizational objectives
  • Organized Facility Emergency Procedures Training for over 200 part time staff
  • Responsible for one million dollar budget line
  • Responsible for city-wide Capital Fitness Replacement budget (300K)
  • Designed and executed targeted staff training programs, diligently collecting and analyzing performance feedback from program leaders, participants, and parents on seasonal basis for continual improvement
  • Contributed to business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending actionable solutions.

Coordinator-Community Programs

City Of Brampton-Cassie Campbell Community Centre
10.2014 - 01.2023
  • Supervise, train and develop over 140 part-time staff in areas of fitness, preschool, concessions, Learn To Skate and Ontario After School Program
  • Creation and oversight of over 200 Registered and Drop-In Programs
  • Responsible management of 1.5 million dollar budget line
  • Collaborate with stakeholders as chair of Active Living Line of Business
  • Successfully applied for over 25K in Jumpstart funding to run 3 programs (Girls Learn To Play Hockey, Fitness Kickboxing, Yoga and Meditation for Wellness). Over 600 highschool females attended the program.

-Creator of the Brampton Tough Run an annual outdoor Adventure Run

-worked with local schools and community groups to ensure awareness of services

-Worked collaboratively as lead on the Annual Health, Wellness and Accessibility Fair.

Group Fitness Instructor

Riverdale Fitness Mill
05.2012 - Current
  • Developed and conducted engaging cardio (Spin) and strength training group fitness sessions catering to diverse member demographics, encompassing varying ages and fitness levels
  • Offered valuable insights and guidance on fitness, health, and overall wellness

Education

Honors Bachelor-Kinesiology

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Guidance
  • Recruitment, Onboarding, and Training
  • Staff Management and Payroll Administration
  • Community Outreach and Involvement
  • Effective Program Design and Execution
  • Skilled in CLASS, Xplor and Microsoft Office
  • Project Coordination and Process Improvement
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Personal Trainer, Canadian Personal Trainers Network
  • Group Fitness Instructor- Ontario Fitness Council
  • Spin Instructor - Rebook
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C
  • HIGH FIVE (PHCD, Quest 2)
  • Smart Serve Certified
  • Aquatics Management Certificate
  • Behavior Management Certificate
  • Food Handlers Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Coordinator-Community Programs

City Of Brampton - Gore Meadows Community Centre
01.2023 - Current

Coordinator-Community Programs

City Of Brampton-Cassie Campbell Community Centre
10.2014 - 01.2023

Group Fitness Instructor

Riverdale Fitness Mill
05.2012 - Current

Honors Bachelor-Kinesiology

Lakehead University
  • Personal Trainer, Canadian Personal Trainers Network
  • Group Fitness Instructor- Ontario Fitness Council
  • Spin Instructor - Rebook
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C
  • HIGH FIVE (PHCD, Quest 2)
  • Smart Serve Certified
  • Aquatics Management Certificate
  • Behavior Management Certificate
  • Food Handlers Certificate
Christa Williams