Mel Engelbrecht

Mel engelbrecht

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location of Mel EngelbrechtTamahere, Waikato, New Zealand
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2004 - Sept 2008

    School Sport and Fitness Coach

    SACSSA
    Jan 2009 - Mar 2018

    Classical Pilates Trainer - Beginner and Intermediate Matwork

    Freelance contractor, Avantidrome Home Of Cycling NZ and Body and Motion Ltd ( end March 2017) and
    Jan 2011 - Mar 2017

    Manager and Owner

    Body and Motion Ltd
    Jan 2012 - now

    Skills Active Assessor

    Skills Active NZ
    New Zealand, Auckland and Waikato
    Mar 2012 - now

    Personal and Group Fitness Trainer Specialist

    Motion Mel Ltd
    Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

    Chamber President

    Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
    Mar 2018 - May 2018

    Fitness Manager

    NuYu KSA
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

    Club Manager

    NuYu Al Yasmin
    Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

    Fitness Coordinator

    NuYu KSA
    Apr 2019 - May 2021

    Head of Fitness, Training and Development

    LAVA FITNESS
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Jan 2020 - May 2024

    Independent Consultant

    Leadership Institute partnering with Ministry of Sport, A.T. Kearney Saudi Arabia Ltd
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2025

    Multi Site Manager

    YMCA of Auckland Inc
    Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

    Voluntary Business Mentor

    Business Mentors New Zealand
    Current Company
    Feb 2025 - now

    Lead External Consultant

    ICREPs - International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals
  • About me

    Strategic Manager | Snr Management | Digital Transformation | International Experience | Driving Growth & Innovation | MBA | Certified Assessor

  • Education

    • International institute for fitness training

      2003 - 2005
      Diploma health and physical education/fitness personal training level 4, group fitness level 3
    • Skills active new zealand

      2010 - 2012
      Certificate adult education, assessing and mentoring in fitness and exercise studies
    • Healing hands international

      2005 - 2006
      Certificate foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general
    • Sacssa - school sports association

      2005 - 2006
      Diploma coaching and umpiring of school sports - netball, soccer, athletics
    • International institute for fitness training

      2003 - 2004
      Certificate occupationa health and safety in fitness
    • Fgasa

      1999 - 2000
      Certificate field guiding
    • Massey university

      2021 - 2023
      Master of business administration - mba business administration and management, general sustainability
  • Experience

    • Sacssa

      Jan 2004 - Sept 2008
      School sport and fitness coach

      Developing and managing school sport and fitness programmes Promoting high participation by students. Motivating and coaching students to enhance sporting achievement. Supporting the school and students to improve performance Planning and providing training programmes Ensuring the health and safety of the students.

    • Freelance contractor, avantidrome home of cycling nz and body and motion ltd ( end march 2017) and

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2018
      Classical pilates trainer - beginner and intermediate matwork

      Starting Professional career in fitness and health in 2013 as Classical Pilates Instructor, Personal trainer and Group Fitness Trainer, with the International Group, Virgin Active. Presently contracting to facilities in the Waikato with the majority of my time spent at the Avantidrome, Home of Cycling NZ, Cambridge NZ. As Pilates Instructor I specialise in classical Pilates with a big following of clients ranging from all ages and needs - from everyday people to athletes. I enjoy Sport Specific Training as well as Rehabilitation, with much success in both. Show less

    • Body and motion ltd

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2017
      Manager and owner

      Managing Owner of Body and Motion Ltd, a fitness facility in the Waipa, that offers it all! Working together with a strong team of 10, to increase the overall wellbeing our clients. Ensuring the facility is operating efficiently, profitable and keeping up with current fitness- and health trends. Managing and leading a team of qualified, highly experienced Fitness Trainers, as to enhance customer experience, member service and -satisfaction. Creating and reacting on sales- and marketing opportunities to grow total member nrs as well as goodwill in the community. Providing opportunities for professional development of staff, with the focus on fitness- and health education, to add value to them, personally as well as customers experience at the facility. Also, doing Group training classes, nutritional consultations and Personal Training, as part of the team of trainers, working together to ensure the sustainability and longevity of the business. Show less

    • Skills active nz

      Jan 2012 - now

      Skills Active NZ is the transitional industry training organisation for recreation, exercise, sport and performing arts. A non-profit organisation supporting organisations, and community enterprises to get their staff and volunteers trained and qualified.As Assessor I am registered to assess the following qualification:*New Zealand Certificate in Sport Exercise and Leisure Operations (Level 3) - Exercise Foundations (NZQA and REPS accredited)*New Zealand Certificate in Pre-designed Exercise Instruction (Level 3) -(NZQA and REPS accredited)*New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4) - with no electives - (NZQA and REPS accredited)*New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)-(NZQA and REPS accredited)*New Zealand Apprenticeship in Multi Skilled Exercise Instructor (Freestyle) Level 4, (NZQA and REPS accredited) with electives:- Step - Aquafitness - Indoor Cycling (Spin) - Cardio Martial - Circuit - Dance - Mind & Body - Core Conditioning*New Zealand Apprenticeship in Exercise Professional (Level 4) -(NZQA and REPS accredited) Show less

      • Skills Active Assessor

        Nov 2011 - now
      • Senior Assessor Mentor

        Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
    • Motion mel ltd

      Mar 2012 - now
      Personal and group fitness trainer specialist

      As Executive in Fitness for 21 years, my skills and experience has taken me across the globe to different cultures and all sectors within the Fitness Industry; from owning a 24hr Fitness Operation to Snr Management–, Education, -Training and -Development.I have lived in 3 countries, partnered with National Fitness Education Providers ( Zealand and Saudi Arabia ), coordinated fitness for National Bodies in High Performance Sport, as well as assess and mentor Fitness Facilities and – Trainers, nationwide.I have been accountable to the performance of large fitness companies, having multiple clubs in an emerging market with annual Fitness Budgets of 10 million SAR and growing.My fitness industry career transitioned from single club fitness management in South Africa to Leading Fitness Development and Training in New Zealand. My qualifications and first-hand experience in all fitness related services has helped me advance to executive leadership as an expatriate in Saudi Arabia.The past years have given me an in-depth understanding of the exciting and ever changing industry that Fitness is. Leading large fitness teams with world class trainers from across the globe has been an exciting part of increasing my understanding and knowledge of the industry internationally. Developing systems and procedures for effective and efficient processes in day-to-day operations is one of my key skills - supporting and training People, SME’s and large Companies to initiate healthy and fit work environments from within. Show less

    • Cambridge chamber of commerce

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2016
      Chamber president

      Supporting the very capable staff of the Chamber of Commerce. Helping to enhance the profile of the Cambridge Chamber in the community and growing relationships with the Waipa District Council.Also to promote relations and communication between surrounding Chambers i.e. Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, Raglan, Waikato and Auckland.

    • Nuyu ksa

      Mar 2018 - May 2018
      Fitness manager
    • Nuyu al yasmin

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Club manager
    • Nuyu ksa

      Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
      Fitness coordinator

      Training and development of Fitness Trainers, Audits and Assessments of Fitness Programs and - Trainers. Support -, and Growth Management of Fitness Vision for NuYu.

    • Lava fitness

      Apr 2019 - May 2021

      May 23rd 2021 concludes 3 yrs in Snr Management in the exciting and emerging market of Female Fitness, Saudi Arabia. What an experience it was.

      • Head of Fitness, Training and Development

        Apr 2019 - May 2021
      • Fitness Manager

        Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Leadership institute partnering with ministry of sport, a.t. kearney saudi arabia ltd

      Jan 2020 - May 2024
      Independent consultant

      Fitness Assessment, Mentoring of Exercise Professionals and consulting for the establishment of SaudiREPS

    • Ymca of auckland inc

      Jun 2021 - Jan 2025
      Multi site manager

      To lead, manage and develop the business of multi centres to achieve YMCAadvancement, internal and external collaboration, operational excellence andfinancial success.

    • Business mentors new zealand

      Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
      Voluntary business mentor

      Driving the success of your small business with individualised support and guidance. Using extensive knowledge and experience, to help you solve specific challenges by offering sound business advice with an independent and empathetic perspective.Driving the success of your small business with individualised support and guidance. Using extensive knowledge and experience, to help you solve specific challenges by offering sound business advice with an independent and empathetic perspective.Skills: Strategic Thinking · Identifying New Opportunities · Strategic Partnerships · Report Writing · Partnerships · Research Skills · Management Consulting · Presentations Show less

    • Icreps - international confederation of registers for exercise professionals

      Feb 2025 - now
      Lead external consultant

      Providing expert advice on the development, revision, and implementation of global fitness standards.Participating in committee meetings, offering insights and recommendations on industry best practices.Assisting in the review and approval of proposals for new or updated professional standards.Ensuring alignment with international regulatory bodies and frameworks.Advocating for the adoption of globally recognised standards within iCREPS member organisations.Supporting the committee in conducting research, drafting reports, and preparing policy recommendations.Engaging with key stakeholders to promote transparency and best practices in global fitness education andaccreditation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assessor mentor

      Te mahi ako
      Jan 2012
    • Cpr/aed/first aid

      Practical training solutions ltd
      Oct 2022
    • Registered exercise professional

      Nz register of exercise professionals - reps
      Sept 2022
    • Pilates instructor

      Core pilates nyc
      May 2016