Shayla Duncan
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Experienced competitive and recreational coach specializing in WAG, MAG, and trampoline. Skilled at teaching gymnastics skills to individuals of all ages, from 1-year-olds to adults. Committed to guiding and inspiring students to succeed in the sport. Former recreational manager with expertise in developing engaging activities for patrons. Capable of creating work schedules and training plans for staff members. Highly organized and experienced in planning and facilitating events for large groups of different age ranges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Camp CIT program Coordinator
Saunders Farm
- Responsible for interviewing and staffing volunteers for each week of Summer Camp, Supporting the volunteers and councilors and providing an amazing experience for campers.
Recreational and competitive WAG 2 , MAG 1 and Trampoline 1 trained coach
Ottawa Gymnastics Centre
04.2023 - Current
- I currently coach recreational athletes including babies and adults
- My competitive group is aged 12-15 and trains 18 hours a week while also assisting groups of all levels
- As a competitive coach, I follow the OCP and ODP programs and ensure my athletes are ready for competition physically and mentally
- As well as helping them stay fit, and teaching them to persevere to meet their goals.
Recreational Coordinator/Event Coordinator and Competitive Coach
Tumblers Gymnastics Centre
09.2019 - 01.2023
- As a recreational Coordinator I managed over 40 staff members and 600 recreational athletes
- This includes designing weekly lesson plans for 10 different classes, scheduling staff, and various admin work
- As well as helping our newest coaches in training grow their coaching abilities with weekly assignments and in person guidance
- I interact with ages 0-100 and am constantly problem solving and planning to ensure we deliver the best program possible to our clients.
Office assistant
Deerpark Management
06.2019 - 12.2019
- I worked to support the Property Manager of Condominium Corporations in the Ottawa area
- This included communication with home owners, contractors and businesses by letters, phone calls, emails and face to face
- As well as writing up various notices, working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and problem solving to ensure the Condominiums were properly taken care of.
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
GCGC Gymnastics
09.2015 - 01.2019
- I worked with children aged 18 months to 16 years old
- This job includes knowing the technical aspects of gymnastics, writing lesson plans, giving specific corrections, and encouraging children to improve their confidence, fitness and gymnastics skills
- The job also involves speaking to parents, doing registration and general office work
- I previously helped train ten new coaches and helped the gym create new programs and schedules.
General labourer
AD Ottawa construction
06.2018 - 08.2018
- I helped with general construction, which included fencing, interlock, manual labor, general repairs and more.
Education
Trained Artistic and Competition Introduction 2, Trampoline Competition Introduction trained and MAG Competition introduction trained -
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Carleton University
12.2025
First Aid Certification -
Ottawa Paramedic Service Community Medicine Program
01.2024
High School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
06.2019
Skills
- Retentive and expressive
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Safety awareness
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Engagement
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Volunteer Experience
Various organizations, -Planned and ran an overnight camp for girls ages 6-13, organized meal plans, schedules, budgets and oversaw volunteers to get my Canada Cord Award February 2016
-Volunteered with several Girl Guide events including camps, day events and several Pathfinder Holiday Teas
-Ran and helped with activities at a music festival. Including running children’s activities and a tea garden event
-Volunteered in the community; Ottawa Perley veterans hospital, Algonquin Relay for Life, Tree planting etc..
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Recreational and competitive WAG 2 , MAG 1 and Trampoline 1 trained coach
Ottawa Gymnastics Centre
04.2023 - Current
Recreational Coordinator/Event Coordinator and Competitive Coach
Tumblers Gymnastics Centre
09.2019 - 01.2023
Office assistant
Deerpark Management
06.2019 - 12.2019
General labourer
AD Ottawa construction
06.2018 - 08.2018
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
GCGC Gymnastics
09.2015 - 01.2019
Farm Camp CIT program Coordinator
Saunders Farm
Trained Artistic and Competition Introduction 2, Trampoline Competition Introduction trained and MAG Competition introduction trained -
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Carleton University
First Aid Certification -
Ottawa Paramedic Service Community Medicine Program
High School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
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