Beth Yarzab

Experience

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  Beth Yarzab Fit Pro (formerly CareerFit Mom)

  May 2009 - now

  Owner & Head Coach

  Career and Fitness Coach for moms - facilitated a community of women who supported each other’s personal and professional goals while engaging in exercise, workshops and building social connections.Provided career coaching services, from resume writing and job search strategies to interview preparation and LinkedIn support. Helped mothers to change careers and re-enter the workforce with confidence.

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  Canada Career Counselling - Toronto and Calgary

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2020

  Career Advisor & Recruiter

  Consulted with Hiring Manager on job specifications, recruitment strategy, and hiring decisions throughout the process.Headhunted candidates using LinkedIn and digital research; evaluated candidates using phone screens, in-person interviews, and reference checks.Facilitated job transition strategies and tools for executives in pursuit of personal growth and professional achievement (resume writing, interview prep, coaching, LinkedIn training).

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  Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.

  Mar 2020 - now

  Awarded the canfitpro Participant's Choice PRO TRAINER of the Year in 2024.Sharing my experience as Fitness Pro, I love coaching new trainers through the canfitpro curriculum. I offer courses, tutorials and exams to certify fitness professionals and set them up for success in their fitness careers.I’ve mentored countless coaches over the years and have even hired many of my students. Teaching canfitpro courses is a wonderful way to blend my passion for career and fitness. I also teach professional development workshops to provide ongoing learning opportunities for certified individuals. Contact me for more information about my next course! Show less Combining my knowledge of both career development and fitness, I created certification and continuing education programs for personal trainers, fitness instructors, health coaches, and wellness experts.I project managed the revision of canfitpro’s flagship product, the Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification, including the planning, creation, and roll-out of the product suite.I led 12 personal training Subject Matter Experts in creating the textbook, course slides, digital assets, exams, and learning activities. I ensured deliverables were on-time and of the highest quality from an adult education perspective. I also built productive relationships with our vendors including the manual publisher and learning management software partner.I trained 80+ instructors across Canada to facilitate our education and set canfitpro members up for a successful certification journey.Other highlights of my time in this role include:- helping to pivot the business from in-person to virtual course/exam delivery- launching the French translation of the Fitness Instructor Specialist certification- launching the online Children's Fitness Coach course- producing 30+ webinars, hosting virtual events, and co-leading a member experience project Show less

  • PRO TRAINER (Personal Training & Fitness Instructor Specialist certifications)

    Apr 2010 - now

  • Certification Developer

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2023
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  Muscle Intelligence

  Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

  Education Program Manager
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  GoodLife Fitness

  Aug 2024 - now

  Personal Trainer

  I specialize in women's strength development. Offering one-to-one and small group training programs to clients with big goals.I help women feel amazing and become stronger than ever before!