Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Qualities
Certifications Awards
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Jonna Dolinta

Jonna Dolinta

Sacramento

Summary

Dynamic fitness instructor with expertise in indoor cycling, Pilates, strength training, and sport-specific movement. Proven ability to motivate students through positive reinforcement and contemporary music selection. Organized fitness fundraisers for local animal shelters, including successful Puppies and Pilates classes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Fitness Instructor

United States Navy
Sacramento
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversee monthly physical training sessions for my unit, optimizing performance ahead of quarterly and annual fitness assessments

Fitness Instructor

P2O Hot Pilates & Fitness
Sacramento
05.2020 - 12.2023

Taught a variety of formats including Kettle Bells, TRX, Strength, and went through their Mat Pilates in house training

Group Fitness Director

Capital Athletic Club
Sacramento
06.2011 - 08.2020
  • Managed group exercise program and supervised over 40 instructors.
  • Executed hiring, merit increases, and employee reviews for staff development.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including marketing, scheduling, equipment inventory, and payroll.
  • Developed innovative programs and classes to align with industry trends.

Part-time Fitness Instructor

Apple Inc.
Elk Grove
01.2007 - 06.2011
  • Led group exercise classes for employees at Apple, including kickboxing and strength training.
  • Conducted fitness screenings and assessments to evaluate employee health.
  • Facilitated health education sessions to promote wellness among employees.
  • Organized cycle and hip hop aerobics classes to enhance fitness engagement.

Part-time Fitness Instructor

Golds Gym Natomas
Sacramento
01.2007 - 06.2011
  • Conducted four to six classes weekly, including indoor cycling, boot camp, step, strength training, and hip hop aerobics.
  • Promoted class offerings and gym services to enhance community engagement.
  • Collaborated with fitness managers to introduce new classes and fundraiser events based on member feedback.
  • Provided assistance to fellow instructors by covering classes when needed.

Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Instructor

Healthy Start
Sacramento
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Supervised weight management center for disabled adults, ensuring effective program delivery.
  • Led exercise classes, including step, strength training, Pilates, and stretching.
  • Managed staff and daily operations to maintain program efficiency.
  • Conducted fitness assessments to tailor fitness plans for clients.
  • Facilitated client interactions through engaging group exercise sessions.

Part-time Fitness Instructor

24 Hour Fitness
Sacramento
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Led indoor cycling classes at multiple 24 Hour Fitness locations across Sacramento.
  • Promoted class offerings and gym activities to enhance community engagement.
  • Provided substitute teaching support for fellow instructors when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Healdsburg High School
Healdsburg, CA
01.2003

Skills

  • Group exercise class design
  • Creative music curation
  • Diverse teaching methods
  • Leadership and management
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Outgoing personality
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Self-motivation
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Audio setup expertise
  • Mac proficiency
  • Familiarity with streaming platforms

Skills Qualities

  • Ability to create customized, innovative, and high energy group exercise classes
  • Ability to put together creative music playlists, theme rides
  • Variety of teaching styles to meet wide range of learning styles/needs
  • Established leader and manager, ability to effectively motivate and communicate with others.
  • Team player, outgoing, friendly, approachable
  • Well organized, reliable, self motivated, able to get along well with others
  • Proficient in Microsoft word, iTunes, Mac computers.

Certifications Awards

  • A.C.E. Group Fitness Certification, 07
  • Certified indoor SCHWINN cycle instructor, 07
  • Cycle Heart Zones Certification, 08
  • Turbo Kick Certified, 08
  • AFFA Personal Trainer Certification, 11
  • Zumba Certified, 11
  • Balanced Body Pilates Certified, 11
  • Balletone Certified, 15
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified, Current
  • Stages Cycling Certification, 18
  • SCW Fitness Presenter Idol Winner, 17
  • WNBF Pro Figure Competitor

Affiliations

  • 17-year volunteer at Golden Retriever Sanctuary Homeward Bound
  • Received the 2017 Fitness Idol award through SCW Fitness Education Convention
  • Reservist for U.S. Navy
  • Run Fitness Fundraisers for local animal shelters

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Fitness Instructor

United States Navy
05.2023 - Current

Fitness Instructor

P2O Hot Pilates & Fitness
05.2020 - 12.2023

Group Fitness Director

Capital Athletic Club
06.2011 - 08.2020

Fitness Supervisor/Fitness Instructor

Healthy Start
06.2009 - 01.2011

Part-time Fitness Instructor

Apple Inc.
01.2007 - 06.2011

Part-time Fitness Instructor

Golds Gym Natomas
01.2007 - 06.2011

Part-time Fitness Instructor

24 Hour Fitness
01.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

William Jessup University

High School Diploma -

Healdsburg High School
Jonna Dolinta