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Caroline Long

Caroline Long

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fitness Professional and Nutrition Coach Specializing in Rehabilitation and Aging for a Functional Lifestyle

  • Education

    • The University of Iowa

      1983 - 1987
      Bachelor of Science Therapeutic Recreation with a Psychology Emphasis

      Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Sorority

  • Experience

    • Riverwoods Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center

      Aug 1987 - Jul 1988
      Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

      Assessed assigned residents for therapeutic needs and interests. Developed group activities to focus on needs and outcomes. Worked with multiple departments to implement programs. Monitored and updated progress on a monthly basis.

    • American Airlines

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1997
      First Flight Attendant

      Supervised and directed up to 10 attendants. Responsible for crew briefings, provided customers with safety information to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, provided superior customer service and coordinated in-flight services, completed mandatory paperwork and controlled deposits to flight operations.

    • Bally Total Fitness

      Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
      Certified Personal Trainer

      Completed assessments for new clients, planned nutrition and exercise goals, designed and managed fitness programs and participated in staff meetings to identify marketing opportunities and special event strategies.

    • LAFitness

      Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
      Certified Personal Trainer

      Partnered with clients to create optimally designed and implemented training programs and nutritional plans.

    • Rush Copley Healthplex

      Dec 2012 - Jul 2020
      Manager of Fitness Systems and Certified Personal Trainer

      Managed a diverse team of 25 including personal trainers, a group exercise supervisor, fitness floor staff and massage therapists. Responsible for daily club and fitness operations as well as staff recruiting, hiring and annual performance, ongoing professional development, payroll, disciplinary actions and terminations.

    • Smash Athletic Club

      Jul 2020 - Apr 2023
      Aging and Therapeutic Personal Training Specialist

      Smash Athletic Club has an elite group of trainers that specialize in a variety of different training areas from college and high school athletes to aging and therapeutic personal training.

    • Life Time Oakbrook

      Mar 2021 - now
      Fitness Professional and Nutrition Coach

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nutritionist

      (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
      Jan 2021

    • Active Aging Certification

      SCW FITNESS EDUCATION
      Jan 2017

    • Kettlebell Specialty Certification

      NETA - National Exercise Trainers Association
      Jan 2013

    • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2011

    • Power Plate Certification

      Power Plate
      Jan 2013

    • PureMotion Equipment Certification

      PureMotion Fitness
      Jan 2013

    • Certified Fitness Trainer

      (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
      Jan 2011