Ben Calder-Lee
Sports Tutor at New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Drug Free Certification
World Action Doping AgencyJun, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
First Aid
New Zealand Red CrossApr, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS)
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Tutor
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Feb 2023 - Present
As a Sport and Recreation Tutor at NZIS in Christchurch, my primary focus is on teaching Sport and Recreation at Level 4. I am responsible for delivering comprehensive education and training to students in this program. By utilising effective teaching methodologies, I ensure that students gain a strong understanding of the principles, techniques, and practices relevant to the field of sport and recreation. Through engaging classroom sessions, practical exercises, and workshops, I provide a supportive learning environment where students can develop the necessary skills and knowledge required for success in the industry. Additionally, I assess students' progress, provide constructive feedback, and offer individualised support to help them excel in their studies. Working at NZIS allows me to contribute to the growth and development of aspiring sport and recreation professionals, and to stay updated with the latest industry trends and practices Show less
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Strength And Conditioning Coach
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Dec 2021 - Present
Having identified a keen interest in strength, conditioning and nutrition coaching, I combine theoretical and practical experience to support and empower athletes on their sporting journeys. Key Duties: · Analyse and assess each client’s physiology, lifestyle habits and future goals. · Prepare individualised plans and workout programs to gain muscle mass, increase strength, minimise the risk and impact of injuries and enhance their performance outputs in rugby, powerlifting and general fitness. · Provide recommendations on client’s nutrition, deliver insightful, relevant and evidence-based nutritional resources and engage with the client on a personal level to influence the desired outcomes. · Prepare and facilitate strength conditioning, aerobic/cardiovascular, powerlifting, group fitness and rehab classes, provide personal training to a portfolio of 10 clients within the gym and continually adapt training, warm-up and strapping techniques to maximise clients’ success. Key Achievements: · Spearheaded the development and roll-out of a 12-week powerlifting programme to grow the sport within the Canterbury region. · Championed the growth of the powerlifting sport and the Recreate Brand, delivered social media marketing campaigns and grew my social media following and engagement by 25% thereby attracting new clientele. · Excelled as an athlete, coach and representative of the Canterbury Powerlifting Committee, influenced the direction of the committee to better support the sport and successfully negotiated the reutilisation of powerlifting equipment. Show less
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Christ's College, Canterbury
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New Zealand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Strength & Conditioning Coach
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2021 - Present
Having been afforded the opportunity to work with Christ’s College’s 1st XV Rugby Team, I was able to share my passion for the sport while providing valuable advice and coaching to the team. I analysed and critically assessed players’ performance levels and scrummaging techniques, coordinated and delivered conditioning and strength-based sessions and empowered the growth of the 1st XV Team. Having been afforded the opportunity to work with Christ’s College’s 1st XV Rugby Team, I was able to share my passion for the sport while providing valuable advice and coaching to the team. I analysed and critically assessed players’ performance levels and scrummaging techniques, coordinated and delivered conditioning and strength-based sessions and empowered the growth of the 1st XV Team.
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Business Owner Ben’s Power Plates
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Jan 2020 - Present
Having identified a need for affordable and high-quality powerlifting equipment in the Canterbury region, I grew Ben’s Power Plates into a thriving import and distribution business. Key Achievements: Undertook extensive market research to define opportunities, challenges and risks related to the development of a new business, identified potential customers and tailored sales and marketing strategies to achieve strategic objectives. Sourced and secured suppliers in China, negotiated supplier terms and pricing structures and ensured financial profitability, sustainability and success in the New Zealand Market. Identified and pursued customers within the region, managed social media campaigns and provided recommendations based on customers’ individual goals and budget constraints. Show less
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Nutrition & Powerlifting Programming
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Jan 2020 - Present
Under the supervision and guidance of Kedric Kwan (PhD), I gained valuable expertise while supporting a number of clients on their fitness and powerlifting journeys. I built relationships with clients to better understand their goals, provided recommendations under the supervision of the head coach and encouraged their growth through positive communication and constant motivation. I also facilitated weekly check-ins to review nutritional habits, food logs, current techniques and physiological changes and adjusted nutrition and powerlifting programmes to enable their future performance. Show less
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Strength, Conditioning & Nutrition Coach
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2023
As a self-employed Strength, Conditioning & Nutrition Coach, I provide personalised advice and training to a portfolio of clients while continually growing my personal brand locally and online. A key component of this role is gaining an understanding of my client’s needs, consulting with them on their goals and challenges and empowering them to succeed with structured advice, constant mentoring and constructive guidance. As a self-employed Strength, Conditioning & Nutrition Coach, I provide personalised advice and training to a portfolio of clients while continually growing my personal brand locally and online. A key component of this role is gaining an understanding of my client’s needs, consulting with them on their goals and challenges and empowering them to succeed with structured advice, constant mentoring and constructive guidance.
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Education
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University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Sports Coaching - Sports Science
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