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JOEL BRAVO

Strength & Conditioning Coach/Owner
Ajax

Summary

Bilingual Strength & Conditioning Coach and business owner with over 8 years of experience in high-performance training and leadership. Trained and served as a rescue swimmer for 2 years, gaining hands-on emergency response experience from ages 15 to 17. Proven success in managing operations, training athletes, and mentoring teams under demanding conditions. Skilled in lifesaving techniques, customer service, and physical conditioning, with transferable expertise in teamwork, crisis management, and community service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Owner / Strength & Conditioning Coach

Sharif Fitness
09.2017 - Current
  • Founded and established a fitness facility with 200+ members, managing operations, marketing, and sales to drive growth and retention.
  • Deliver 40+ group classes and 30+ personal training sessions weekly (15–20 participants per class), achieving a 95% client success rate.
  • Mentor a team of 6 trainers and 2–3 interns every 4 months, developing technical skills and professional readiness.
  • Lead client acquisition, community outreach, and promotions while ensuring a zero-incident safety record through proactive risk management.

Performance Coach

Bommarito Performance Systems
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Delivered performance training to youth, adults, and NFL athletes, while maintaining safe, risk-free sessions in a high-performance facility serving 100+ athletes weekly.
  • Developed resilience, adaptability, and leadership through 2 years of hands-on athletic coaching in high-pressure environments, fostering client success and team performance.

Personal Trainer

Fitness Distinction
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Guided clients through personalized training programs that delivered measurable results, including fat loss, muscle development, and improved overall fitness.
  • Supported clients with ongoing assessments, motivation, and safe coaching, helping them build confidence, consistency, and long-term healthy habits.

Education

Honors B.Sc. - Kinesiology – Sports & Fitness Studies

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2017

Diploma - Fitness & Health Promotion

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2014

International Business Baccalaureate Diploma -

American School of Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
01.2011

Skills

  • Emergency Response & Rescue (Rescue Swimmer, CPR/AED, First Aid)
  • Strength, Conditioning & Endurance Training
  • Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development
  • Crisis Management & Situational Awareness
  • Customer Service & Community Engagement
  • Business & Operations Management

Websites

Certification

Scuba Diver | NAUI (2024)

Accomplishments

  • Powerlifting Provincial Bronze Winner | Guayaquil, Ecuador | 2011
  • Semi-Professional Drafted Soccer Player | Barcelona Sporting Club – Ecuador | 2011

Timeline

Scuba Diver | NAUI (2024)
08-2024

Owner / Strength & Conditioning Coach

Sharif Fitness
09.2017 - Current
Certified Personal Trainer | NSCA (2016)
01-2016

Performance Coach

Bommarito Performance Systems
01.2016 - 07.2017

Personal Trainer

Fitness Distinction
01.2015 - 12.2015
Personal Trainer Specialist | CanFitPro (2014)
03-2014
CPR/AED & First Aid Level 3 | Canadian Red Cross (2014)
03-2014

Diploma - Fitness & Health Promotion

Humber College

Honors B.Sc. - Kinesiology – Sports & Fitness Studies

Florida International University

International Business Baccalaureate Diploma -

American School of Guayaquil

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