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COVER LETTER: Re: CARSA Strength Trainer

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept the following as application for the indicated position. My name is Taylor Chestnut
and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria, currently enrolled in a Bachelor of
Science Undergraduate Degree, majoring in Kinesiology in the Honours Program and minoring in
Psychology.

To this point, my degree has been instrumental in developing my interest in the human body and
how an active and healthy lifestyle can not only boost immediate health but provide amazing long-
term benefits. My education at the University of Victoria thus far has provided me with an in-depth
understanding of how exercise and physical activity affect different muscles and bodily systems,
as well as the body as a whole. This knowledge is complemented by my previous experience from
my avid participation in sports.

I have participated in organized and recreational sports my whole life. I believe that physical
activity is a vital part to sustaining an optimistic outlook and living a happier life. My diverse
experience in sports and recreation has taught me the benefits of living an active and healthy
lifestyle and made me an advocate for anyone and everyone who is trying to improve their health,
no matter how far along they are in their journey. Although track and field is considered an
individual sport in which self-motivation, dedication, and perseverance are fundamental elements,
my coaches also taught me to be supportive of each athlete on the track. They taught me that
leading by example is the best way to empower others and to inspire them to do better. As team
captain of my senior girls basketball team I learned that inspiring others is not only a matter of
leading by example, but by effective communication as well.

As a youth leader, a volunteer track coach, a and member of multiple sports teams, I have been
exposed to all varieties of personalities. I have coached, taught, and participated with individuals
with various mental and developmental conditions. Working and training with these individuals
has not only broadened my view of what defines an active lifestyle, but allowed to me to develop
specific communication skills and different methods of coaching.

My work experience in the service industry has further developed my communication skills, along
with a team-oriented mindset and excellent customer service. As a strength trainer at CARSA, I
look forward to the opportunity to engage each individual and assist them to meet their goals and
objectives through inspiration and positive feedback.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application and if you require additional
information please contact me at taylorlc@uvic.ca or at 250-951-6262.

Sincerely,
Taylor Chestnut