Skyler Taaffe
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Undergraduate Exercise Science student at Indiana University Bloomington, minoring in Nutrition, and aspiring physical therapist. Passionate about health, wellness, and physical activity, with a strong interest in resistance training. Driven, adaptable, and dedicated to helping others improve their well-being. Skilled in problem solving with experience in research and community based programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Sports Coach
Hoosier Sport
08.2024 - Current
- Lead warm-ups, set up equipment, and coach a variety of sports for youth participants in the program.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and teach sport skills and activities.
- Facilitate a safe and supportive environment that encourages physical activity and teamwork.
- Incorporate mental development strategies such as goal setting to help students build confidence and motivation.
Research Assistant
Hoosier Sport
08.2024 - Current
- Lead data collection at partner schools, conducting physical health assessments.
- Collaborate with faculty and graduate students to gather, organize, and analyze data related to youth physical activity.
- Contribute to writing research manuscripts, including work on implementation strategies for youth sport programs.
- Lead a scoping review to summarize current research on youth health interventions.
- Prepare and analyze graphs to help visualize data and support research findings.
Gymnastics Coach
GymWorld
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed lesson plans for classes and individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Operations Associate
The Bay Club Company
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed front desk operations, including member check-ins and responding to inquiries in person and over the phone.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting members and directing them to appropriate services.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of gym facilities and locker rooms.
- Built positive relationships with club members to enhance their overall experience.
- Collaborated with staff to support daily gym operations and member needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2027
Skills
- Injury prevention
- Strong leadership
- Data analysis
- Group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Facility maintenance
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Youth Sports Coach
Hoosier Sport
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Hoosier Sport
08.2024 - Current
Operations Associate
The Bay Club Company
10.2022 - 08.2023
Gymnastics Coach
GymWorld
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Indiana University
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