Karabo Shai
Recreational Therapist
Cape Town
Summary
Highly motivated Recreational Therapist with an Honours Degree in Sports Science, combining a solid foundation in therapeutic recreation and physical rehabilitation with a unique background in audio technology. Currently working as an Audio Technician, where attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills are essential. Adept at integrating technical expertise with therapeutic principles to create engaging, multisensory experiences that enhance clients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. Passionate about transitioning back into the healthcare field, utilizing both my academic training and diverse skill set to design innovative recreational programs that foster holistic client care. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization that values interdisciplinary collaboration and client-centered approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
12.2023 - Current
- Learnership dedicated to combating youth unemployment by teaching audio/audiovisual/lighting/systems solutions/and LED skills through in-class learning and practical learning in the warehouse/job sites.
VOLUNTEER
Netball World Cup 2023
07.2023 - 08.2023
- I was one of the four members of team responsible for welcoming and directing delegates into the venue
- Maintained protocols, and code of conduct.
FULL-TIME FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Zone Fitness Clubs
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Therapeutic exercises for clients with disabilities
- Helped clients achieve their fitness goals
- Sanitized equipment
- Equipment checks for safety, updates, and maintenance.
VOLUNTEER
The Ventures Group
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Provided team building exercises for college sports students
- Team leading
- Conducted warm ups, cool downs, and dynamic and static stretches.
VOLUNTEER
Cape Town Marathon
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensured safe entry and collection of runners' tog bags
- Maintained a clean environment.
VOLUNTEER
Wines2Whales
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Packaging of goodie bags
- Distribution of goodie bags
- Set up/clean-up of venue.
TUTOR
University of the Western Cape
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Tutoring Sports Sociology
- Tutoring Games and Concepts
- Tutoring Outdoor Recreation
- Helped students prepare for exams, provided feedback on assignments, and general enquiries.
INTERN
IPEPAS_UNESCO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Development of programs for persons with disabilities
- Implementation of programs for persons with disabilities
- Review of program structure, and improvisation.
VOLUNTEER
National School Sports Championships
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Assistant medic staff to the Western Cape resident physiotherapist (as consulting sport scientist), Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium.
COMPLIANCE INTERN
Sport Skills 4 Life Skills
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Checked the health and safety of players (rugby and cricket)
- Enforced COVID-19 protocols.
INTERNSHIP
Absa Cape Epic
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Helped register bikes into the bike park station
- Packed goodie bags
- Distributed goodie bags
- Provided First Aid Support.
VOLUNTEER
Wines2Whales
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Registration of CSA licenses
- Registration of substitutes
- Set up/clean- up of venue.
PART-TIME FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Zone Fitness Clubs
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Marked the register to make sure that the environment is clean
- Sanitized gym equipment
- Helped clients achieve their fitness goals.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Absa Cape Epic
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Packed goodie bags for athletes
- Set up the awards stations
- Cleaned up the venue after event was done.
Education
BA Honour's: Sports Recreation and Exercise Science in Community Health -
University of the Western Cape
BA Sport Recreation and Exercise Science: Community Health - undefined
University of the Western Cape
IPEPAS Practicum: Health Science - undefined
MTU
Certificate: Community Health Sciences - undefined
The Open University
Certificate: NQF 4 in Sports - undefined
African Global Skills Academy
Level 3 First Aid: Health Science - undefined
University of the Western Cape _St John's
Skills
Teaching
Languages
Sepedi
English
Xhosa
References
- Dr. Barry Andrews, Lecturer/Head of Department for Sports Recreation and Exercise Science, bandrews@uwc.co.za, 082 658 1552
- Prof. Marie Young, Lecturer/Mentor, myoung@uwc.co.za, 078 702 9028
- Dr. Sunday Onagbiye, Lecturer, sonagbiye@uwc.co.za, +1 (301) 377 8409
- Aisling Clardy, Program Coordinator for IPEPAS, Aisling.Clardy@mtu.ie, +1 (804) 335 9766
- Cherice Mangiagali, Student Program Coordinator for National School Sports Championships, 4105158@myuwc.ac.za, 083 476 5534
Timeline
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
12.2023 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Netball World Cup 2023
07.2023 - 08.2023
FULL-TIME FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Zone Fitness Clubs
05.2023 - 07.2023
VOLUNTEER
The Ventures Group
01.2023 - 01.2023
VOLUNTEER
Cape Town Marathon
11.2022 - 11.2022
VOLUNTEER
Wines2Whales
11.2022 - 11.2022
TUTOR
University of the Western Cape
07.2022 - 11.2022
VOLUNTEER
National School Sports Championships
07.2022 - 07.2022
INTERN
IPEPAS_UNESCO
05.2022 - 08.2022
INTERNSHIP
Absa Cape Epic
03.2022 - 03.2022
COMPLIANCE INTERN
Sport Skills 4 Life Skills
02.2022 - 06.2022
VOLUNTEER
Wines2Whales
11.2021 - 11.2021
PART-TIME FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Zone Fitness Clubs
09.2021 - 10.2021
VOLUNTEER WORK
Absa Cape Epic
10.2020 - 11.2020
BA Honour's: Sports Recreation and Exercise Science in Community Health -
University of the Western Cape
BA Sport Recreation and Exercise Science: Community Health - undefined
University of the Western Cape
IPEPAS Practicum: Health Science - undefined
MTU
Certificate: Community Health Sciences - undefined
The Open University
Certificate: NQF 4 in Sports - undefined
African Global Skills Academy
Level 3 First Aid: Health Science - undefined
University of the Western Cape _St John's
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