MEKAYA COLINA

Delta, BC
778-985-6541
kayacolina@gmail.com

Highly competent, driven, energetic, individual looking to apply my strengths within an established sports
organization to continue my trajectory to a career in athletic therapy.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leading and Communication

Þ Acting as a mentor to young athletes and leading by example as a coach, athlete, and person
Þ Creating strong relationships while fostering an environment that encourages learning
Þ Assessing the needs of individuals and helping them set goals based off of assessments
Þ Guiding them to their goals by providing helpful feedback and corrections for future practices
Þ Collaborating with other coaches on how to approach athlete development through off season and season

Instructional Skills and Planning

Þ Created, scheduled, and delivered practice plans throughout off season
Þ Developing day, and week-long lesson plans for progression of fundamental movement skills of children
Þ Leading individuals, small groups, and large groups through progressions of skills, games, and activities
Þ Adjusting lesson plans to meet the needs of different individuals

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Cloverdale Minor Softball Association, Cloverdale, BC August 2022 - Present

Assistant Softball Coach – Cloverdale Fury 2007
Create a fun and supportive environment to help teenage athletes refine sport specific and general athletic
skills. Acted as a mentor to and developed trusting relationships with athletes. Collaborated with others to
create drills, practice plans, game lineups.

Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond, BC June 2023 - Present

Baseball and Multi-Sport Camp Coach – Oval Camps
Instructed sport and game lessons to small and large groups of children. Developed and executed lesson plans
for sport specific and general fundamental movement skills for children aged 5-12. Coordinated with over 20
other camp leaders to follow health and safety procedures associated with leading over 200 kids in a large
indoor/outdoor facility. Communicated the needs, progress, and issues of children to supervisors and to
parents if needed.

Riverhouse Marina Restaurant and Pub, Ladner, BC June 2022 - Present

Server/Food Runner
Worked in a team setting and fast-paced environment to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences for customers.
Was able to prioritize tasks from most to least urgent and execute them in a timely manner under pressure.

Lordco Autoparts, Ladner, BC December 2020 – June 2022

Shipper/Receiver
Took note and was held accountable for all parts entering and leaving the store by delivery. Assured punctual
and effective shipments and communicated with customers, counter workers, and drivers where, when, and
how deliveries were to be made. Assured all stock was accounted for and put away in a timely manner.
CERTIFICATIONS

Vancouver First Aid

First Aid & CPR C with AED Certification
2023

National Coaching Certification Program:

Softball
- Foundations of Coaching Softball Part 1 & 2, 2022
- Softball Competition – Introduction, 2022
Multi-Sport
- Fundamental Movement Skills, 2023
- Understanding the Rule of Two, 2023
- Safe Sport Training, 2023
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
- Commit to Kids - Foundations

EDUCATION

Douglas College September 2021- Present

Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching
Diploma of Sport Science

Noteable completed courses:

Burnsview Secondary School - Delta, BC September 2014 - June 2019

Double Dogwood Diploma - French Immersion

References available upon request.