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Lila Thompson

Philadelphia

Summary

Long-term climbing employee experienced with teaching climbing techniques and safety measures to diverse groups, enhancing both enjoyment and skills. Effectively communicates and works closely with other youth coaches to provide an optimal climbing experience for participants. Utilizes effective communication to foster supportive and motivational learning environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Climbing Instructor

Movement Climbing and Fitness
2022 - Current
  • Facilitates group progress by consistently monitoring performance, offering constructive feedback, and adjusting lessons as needed.
  • Increases participant confidence levels by creating a supportive, inclusive environment where climbers could comfortably challenge themselves.
  • Demonstrates and instructs proper climbing safety, etiquette, and protocols to groups of adults in varying age ranges and climbing experience.
  • Welcomes new climbers to the community and encourages them to continue strengthening their climbing through various other classes and membership offerings in our facility.

Competitive Rock Climbing Youth Coach

Movement Climbing and Fitness
01.2022 - Current
  • Plans and leads engaging climbing and exercise drills for youth athletes, enhancing their skills and boosting motivation.
  • Travels to multiple climbing competitions a year, delivering dedicated coaching and support to athletes, which contributes to improved performance and regular top placements.
  • Instructs climbing sessions for groups of up to 15 energetic youth aged 7-11, enhancing their climbing skills and reinforcing safety awareness in a dynamic and supportive setting.
  • Empowers youth athletes by teaching important knowledge on exercise habits, risk management, and climbing safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and skills development on the wall.
  • Manages and tailors lesson plans to accommodate youth participants' individual and varying behavioral and developmental learning needs.

Hearing Screening Associate

Demant
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted hearing screenings for over 30 newborns weekly at Temple University Hospital, providing necessary screenings required for discharge for babies in L&D, mother and baby, and NICU units.
  • Effectively communicated essential health information to parents in a clear and concise way, and utilized the language translation line to ensure all non-English speaking parents received vital updates.
  • Worked closely with medical staff while performing medical procedures and following universal precautions, wearing proper PPE, and practicing hospital protocol.
  • Obtained all required insurance and billing paperwork, and filed documents in paper charts as well as digitally on EPIC.

Education

Associates in Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05-2027

Associates in Arts - Health Care Studies

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Philadelphia, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Competitive youth coaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Advanced climbing techniques
  • Continuous professional development
  • Team building facilitation
  • Lead climbing proficiency
  • Instructional lesson planning

Certification

  • CPR and first aid
  • SafeSport
  • Lead test provider

Timeline

Competitive Rock Climbing Youth Coach

Movement Climbing and Fitness
01.2022 - Current

Hearing Screening Associate

Demant
01.2022 - 01.2023

Associates in Arts - Health Care Studies

Community College of Philadelphia

High School Diploma - undefined

Climbing Instructor

Movement Climbing and Fitness
2022 - Current

Associates in Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Philadelphia

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