1. IAN SAINT JOHN DEAKIN
31, Abbots field, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5JA
Telephone: 01474 361298 (Home); 07986 983 743 (Mobile)
Email: ideakin66@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An enthusiastic individual with vast experience as a fitness instructor and personal trainer
and a commitment to passing on the benefits of exercise and healthy living by motivating
people to follow individualised programmes. A team player who is adept in training and
motivating gym users to achieve their personal fitness potential. An approachable and
amiable person who is able to quickly establish a rapport with clients and make them feel at
ease. Possessing a working knowledge of first aid and a commitment to maintaining a safe
environment for members to exercise.
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPERIENCE
2014- Present FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

2. Impulse Leisure current post from July 2016
• Lifestyle advice
• Class cover
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Membership retention and sales
• Motivate and help members to reach their personal targets
• Conducting fitness assessments, designing personal programmes
• Interactive gym supervision
Fusion Fitness, Places for People, Parkwood Leisure
(temporary posts – duties as above)
2013-2014 FITNESS COACH
Kings College, London
• Conducting fitness assessments, designing personal programmes
and providing one-to-one tuition/reviews to clients including elite
athletes.
• Motivating student members to achieve set goals and consistency
with exercise regimes in a safe manner
• Giving advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle to improve the client’s
level of fitness
• Group class cover
• Responsible for gym/studio maintenance and keeping equipment
clean and hygienic
• Supporting newly qualified members of the gym team
• Reception including membership sales and advice, computerised
booking system and cash handling
2006-2013 FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Sencio Community Leisure, Edenbridge
• Conducting fitness assessments, designing personal programmes
and providing one-to-one tuition to clients including regular reviews
• Motivating clients to achieve set goals in a safe manner and be
disciplined with exercise regimes

3. • Giving advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle to improve the client’s
level of fitness, including assistance with GP referrals
• Instructing group exercise classes as required, such as spinning and
core ball
• Responsible for gym/studio maintenance and keeping equipment
clean and hygienic
• Mentoring newly qualified members of the gym team
2003-2005 PERSONAL TRAINER/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Next Generation, Dartford
• Conducting fitness assessments, designing personal programmes
and providing one-to-one tuition to clients
• Motivating clients to achieve set goals in a safe manner and be
disciplined with exercise regimes
• Giving advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle to improve the client’s
level of fitness, including assistance with GP referrals
• Instructing regular group exercise classes, such as spinning and core
ball, and performing lifeguard duties
• Writing and reviewing client programmes and assisting with telephone
enquiries
• Responsible for gym maintenance and keeping equipment and
changing rooms clean and hygienic
1997-2004 PART-TIME FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, Bexley College Gym
• Writing programmes for members and assisting with the running of
the gym
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma In Personal Training with Life-time Fitness –
July 2014

4. • NVQ Level 2 Diploma In Exercise & Fitness with Active IQ – June
2012
• Level 2 Supervising Exercise with Disabled People with YMCA – June
2012
• Emergency Aid at Work - 2013
• Spin Bike maintenance – Internal course by Sencio Community
Leisure – April 2013
• Bosu & Swiss Ball instructor (Internal course offered by Next
Generation Clubs) - 2004
• Stress Management (Training offered by Premier Training at Next
Generation) - 2003
• Training & Supervision of Staff (Training offered by Arcadian Hotels)
• Interviewing & Recruiting (Training offered by Arcadian Hotels)
• SCHER Training Customer Service Award
• Lifestyle Advising (Training offered by Forte Hotels)
• Pool Lifegard NPLQ (Qualification Expired)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• City & Guilds 365 Certificate Levels 1 & 2: Car Maintenance, Travel &
Tourism, Local History, Mathematics and English – 1983-84
• 7CSEs Including English and Mathematics – 1982
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
• CHECK-IN/CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT, Gatwick Handling Ltd.
• QUALITY INSPECTOR, Hertz UK Ltd. Gatwick Airport
• ADMIN ASSISTANT (Temp), British Telecom, London
• ACCOUNTS CLERK, Franks Charlsey & Co. Solicitors, London
• OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, Perrier UK Ltd. London
• SALES CONSULTANT (Furniture), Courts UK Ltd. Gravesend

5. OTHER INFORMATION
• Date of Birth: 29th March 1966
• Nationality: British
• Driving Licence: Full/Clean
• Health: Non-smoker
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Keeping up to date with developments in the fitness industry and new
equipment, keeping fit at the gym, cycling, bike building, bike repairs
and listening to music.
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

6. OTHER INFORMATION
• Date of Birth: 29th March 1966
• Nationality: British
• Driving Licence: Full/Clean
• Health: Non-smoker
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Keeping up to date with developments in the fitness industry and new
equipment, keeping fit at the gym, cycling, bike building, bike repairs
and listening to music.
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST