Joe Chaitkin M.S.

Owner, Founder, Head Movement Coach

About

Joe Chaitkin is a business owner, educator, and movement coach with over 20 years of experience. He has worked with a wide array of clients (Division I Athletes through sedentary populations) in one-on-one and small group settings. Additionally, Joe has served as an Adjunct Professor teaching classes in Exercise Physiology, owned and operated Fit EDU (a fitness education company) and currently is the owner and founder of Align Fitness. Joe's passion is mentoring the next generation of fitness professionals to become leaders in the industry. Credentials: M.S. Exercise Physiology (West Chester University) B.S. Kinesiology (West Chester University) C.S.C.S. (NSCA) NSCA-CPT FMS Practitioner Fit EDU CKC Master Kettlebell Coach CGFI Level 1 (Titleist Performance Institute) Steel Mace Flow Practitioner

Country

United States

City

West Chester

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Fitness, Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, Injury Prevention, Strength Training, Wellness, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Prescription, Nutrition, Operant Conditioning, Functional Training, Training, Teaching, Public Speaking, Kettlebells, Health, Curriculum Development, Lecturing, Inside Sales

Experience

Owner, Founder, Head Movement Coach

Align Fitness

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

1290 baltimore pike Chadds Ford Pennsylvania

Align Fitness is a 1-1 and semi-private (up to 4) appointment-based training company with studios in Downingtown and Chadds Ford, PA. We help our clients MOVE, FEEL, and PERFORM BETTER though individualized exercise programs and a variety of specialized programs.

Co-Owner, Founder

Fit-EDU

2013-12 - 2022-4 · 8 yrs 5 mos

West Chester, PA

Fit E-D-U is a fitness education company providing continuing education (for credit) and certification for personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, group exercise instructors and other fitness professionals. Our mission is to make fitness professionals better at what they do by providing current, high-quality, and affordable seminars. If you are in need of continuing education for yourself and/or your fitness staff visit us at www.fit-edu.com to view our upcoming educational seminars.

Marketing and Sales Director

Fitness Trainers Inc.

2008-5 - 2018-4 · 10 yrs

Aronimink Golf Club

Adjunct Professor

Cabrini University

2017-1 - 2017-6 · 6 mos

Skeletal muscle adaptation to training and rehab (400 level)

Adjunct Professor

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

2016-1 - 2016-8 · 8 mos

Department of Kinesiology

Adjunct Professor, Department of Kinesiology

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

2012-8 - 2015-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

west chester, pa

Spring 2014 EXS490: Internship Oversee and evaluate student internships Fall 2013 EXS180: Lifetime Fitness Concepts Designed to teach students key elements involved in achieving a healthy lifestyle. The class is taught from a holistic view that total or optimal health is comprised of a healthy body, mind, and spirit which is accomplished through a combination of techniques. EXS490: Internship Oversee and evaluate student internships Spring 2013 EXS490: Internship Fall 2012 EXS180: Lifetime Fitness Concepts

Adjunct Professor, Department of Movement Science and Physical Education

Immaculata University

2009-8 - 2010-4 · 9 mos

Immaculata, PA

Responsible for curriculum development: syllabai, tests, laboratory exercises, practical application sessions, lectures, and selection of texts Classes: Introduction to Health and Wellness Exercise Physiology Online preparatory course for the NSCA-CSCS

Fitness Director

YMCA of the Brandywine Valley

2005-3 - 2008-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

West Chester, PA

Coordinated daily operations of the wellness center including member fitness orientations; hiring, training, and evaluating of up to 30 staff Developed and implemented adult and teen fitness programs, youth fitness camps, and fitness incentive programs Managed a $300,000 fitness department budget; made capitol expenditure recommendations for the purchase of fitness equipment Lead role in facility design and equipment purchase for a new 80,000 square foot facility on Airport Road in West Chester PA Provided in-service training to all fitness staff

Fitness Excellence Champion (Elected Position)

YMCA of the Brandywine Valley

2006-1 - 2007-12 · 2 yrs

• Improved the quality of fitness programs at all six association branches by standardizing and implementing “best practices” in program offerings, operations, and incentive programs • Lead role in decision making process in all fitness programming, member incentive programs, and continuing education for over 200 fitness staff • Organized, coordinated, and implemented a yearly Fitness Excellence Weekend (educational fitness conference) composed of teen fitness, group fitness, personal training, and older adult fitness trainings

Graduate Assistant

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

2003-8 - 2005-5 · 1 yr 10 mos

Sykes Student Union Fitness Center

Coordinated all aspects of organizing the daily operations of the facility, including equipment orientations; selecting, hiring, training, and evaluating Fitness Center staff Provided exercise prescriptions, body composition testing, and blood pressure readings Supervised 15 Fitness Center Coordinators, Monitors and Desk Attendants