Rivka Taub Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, Ny

Brooklyn, New York

• Organize meetings, effectively communicate and delegate responsibilities to coaching staff• Plan agenda, organize equipment, and successfully conduct educational staff workshops to improve coaches spotting technique, teach new drills, and answer questions • Instruct children ages 3 - 11 in vault, bars, beam and floor skills• Choreograph dance and tumbling routines to music for the recreational team to perform in community fairs and events

Brooklyn, Ny

• Assist in development of IEP designed to promote cognitive, physical, and social development in special needs students • Teach locomotor development, skill acquisition, modified team sports, games, and activities• Establish a reward system to motivate student participation, behavior, and understanding• Incorporate literacy, math, and health concepts in physical education lesson

Midtown, Manhattan

• Coordinate fundraising strategies and responsible for supporting major fundraising programs• Assist in the development of fundraising goals and soliciting funds• Help identify new potential donors and organize initiatives to solicit funding• Plan, organize, and execute annual fundraising dinner and various fundraising events throughout the year

Greater New York City Area

•Programmed daily workout assignments based on the training/competitive season•Coordinated Workouts Focusing on Strength, Flexibility, Basics, & Body Shaping•Coached children age 8-16 to develop new gymnastics skills in USA Gymnastics Xcel Program•Increased athlete's overall strength, power, flexibility, and agility.•Helped athletes develop goal setting and achieving, time management, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.•Choreographed beam and floor routines.•Taught the importance of teamwork through team building assignments.•Trained athletes on nutrition and injury care and prevention.•Adjusted coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.•Planned, organized, and conducted practice sessions.•Kept up to date on the current rules and regulations of USA Gymnastics.•Contacted the parents of gymnasts to provide information and answer questions, as well as resolve any conflicts in a personal manner.

Brooklyn, Ny

•Create lesson plan for recreational classes as well as summer camp with focus on fundamental and advanced gymnastics techniques and skills•Develop and implement health and wellness programs, as well as rotation scheduling•Organize staff meetings and trainings - maintain open line of communication between staff, parents, director and students•Lead team building exercises for staff members and students•Instruct gymnastics classes for children ages three to seventeen, ranging in levels from zero to eight•Lead gymnasts in stretching, cardio and strength training exercises•Maintain active spotting technique to ensure safety and success of all students•Develop rapport with gymnasts and parents, responding to questions and concerns related to the programs of the department

● Travel to various synagogues and schools during high holidays to teach children about Jewish traditions● Incorporate circus games, interactive songs, movement, storytelling, dance, and yoga to create a multi-disciplinary, highly-engaging program and help children develop a greater understanding of their community● Develop and broaden children’s Jewish identifies by creating fun, interactive and enriching experiences

Glens Falls, New York Area

•Lead cardiovascular warm up and stretching exercises prior to gymnastics lesson•Set up and maintenance of vault, bars, beam and floor equipment•Instruct children gymnastics skills and techniques in a fun fitness-oriented atmosphere•Maintain open line of communication with parents’ regarding children’s behavior and progress•Lead basic gymnastics exercises for special needs children

Master Of Science - Ms, Sports Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physical Education Teaching And Coaching