Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Owen Ong Kim Siang

Owen Ong Kim Siang

Summary

Dynamic fitness professional with proven leadership at Fitness First Singapore, excelling in team management and program development. Skilled in relationship building and KPI tracking, I drive member satisfaction and retention through innovative fitness initiatives. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while achieving individual and team goals.

Work History

Fitness Assistant Manager

Fitness First Singapore
2024 - Current

Leadership. Programming. Business operations.

Overseeing the operations of the fitness department, leading and mentoring a team of fitness professionals, and ensuring a high-quality, safe, and engaging experience for members.


Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership and Management: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise fitness staff, including personal trainers and group fitness instructors. This involves providing ongoing coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
  • Program Development and Implementation: Design, implement, and manage a variety of fitness programs, classes, and wellness initiatives that cater to the diverse needs and goals of members.
  • Member Experience and Service: Ensure exceptional customer service, handle member inquiries and complaints, and create a welcoming and motivating atmosphere to drive member satisfaction and retention.
  • Facility Operations and Safety: Oversee the daily operations of the fitness area, which includes monitoring and maintaining all fitness equipment, ensuring the facility is clean and safe, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Business and Financial Management: Assist with or manage budgets, control expenses, track key performance metrics (KPIs), and collaborate on marketing and sales initiatives to drive membership growth and meet revenue targets.

Fitness Coach

Fitness First Singapore
2018 - Current

Having good knowledge of exercise, great people skills, and the physical ability to demonstrate workouts.

Help clients to achieve fitness goals.

Primary Duties:

  • Assess clients: Figure out their current fitness level and goals.
  • Create plans: Design custom exercise routines.
  • Train & teach: Show clients how to do exercises safely and effectively.
  • Motivate: Keep clients encouraged and accountable.
  • Track progress: Monitor results and change plans when needed.

• Educate: Provide guidance on nutrition and healthy habits.

Fitness Coach

True Fitness Singapore
2017 - 2018
  • Developed customized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and needs.
  • Conducted one-on-one training sessions, ensuring proper technique and safety compliance.
  • Educated clients on nutrition and lifestyle choices to support overall health and wellness.

National Swim Coach

Dolphin Swimming Team Country Club
2008 - 2017
  • Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
  • Developed strong relationships with swimmers and their families, creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
  • Implemented innovative training techniques to increase athlete engagement and performance metrics.
  • Analyzed competition results to refine training strategies and improve team outcomes.
  • Educated student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
  • Enhanced swimmer performance by implementing personalized training plans and technique corrections.

Education

AGAPE Standard First Aid Course
Singapore
01-2025

FEA Module 1 Fitness Instruction Certification
Singapore
01-2024

SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher Certification
Singapore
01-2023

Supervisory Skills / Conduct On Job Training Certification
Singapore
01-2023

Facilitators’ Certification Program
Singapore
01-2023

Certified Stretch Trainer Certification
Singapore
01-2022

Service Improvement Design Certification
Singapore
01-2022

ISSA Certified Fitness Personal Trainer
Singapore
01-2021

Skill Mill Trainer Teachnogym
Singapore
01-2021

TRX (ACE) Suspension Training Course
Singapore, Null, Singapore
01-2020

Basic Conversational English Course Fitness First
Singapore
01-2020

Awards - Bronze Certification
Singapore
01-2019

Go Further Service Standard Certification
Singapore
01-2019

Certified Fitness Instructor PTA Global
Singapore
01-2018

AAA Fight Class Instruction Course
Singapore
01-2018

Skills

  • Relationship building with the team
  • Sales strategy development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Goal setting to individual
  • Goals and performance
  • Motivational skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales coaching
  • KPI tracking
  • Team leadership

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Malay
Chinese (Cantonese)
Hokkien

Timeline

Fitness Assistant Manager

Fitness First Singapore
2024 - Current

Fitness Coach

Fitness First Singapore
2018 - Current

Fitness Coach

True Fitness Singapore
2017 - 2018

National Swim Coach

Dolphin Swimming Team Country Club
2008 - 2017

AGAPE Standard First Aid Course

FEA Module 1 Fitness Instruction Certification

SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher Certification

Supervisory Skills / Conduct On Job Training Certification

Facilitators’ Certification Program

Certified Stretch Trainer Certification

Service Improvement Design Certification

ISSA Certified Fitness Personal Trainer

Skill Mill Trainer Teachnogym

TRX (ACE) Suspension Training Course

Basic Conversational English Course Fitness First

Awards - Bronze Certification

Go Further Service Standard Certification

Certified Fitness Instructor PTA Global

AAA Fight Class Instruction Course
Owen Ong Kim Siang