Jon Cooper

Jon Cooper is a Parks & Recreation Supervisor for the Town of East Hartford, CT, since July 2017, and has been a Personal Trainer at the YMCA of Greater Hartford since November 2015. Jon's coaching roles include serving as a Football Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach for Newington Public Schools, where responsibilities encompass designing quarterback training plans and developing periodization strategies for athletic performance. Additionally, Jon held the position of Varsity Lacrosse Defensive Coordinator for West Hartford Human & Leisure Services and served as Facility Supervisor and Youth Sports Instructor at Elmwood Community Center. With a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Central Connecticut State University and an Associate's Degree from Manchester Community College, Jon has a strong foundation in health and fitness, complemented by experience as a Health Fitness Specialist at Club Longitude. Prior coaching experience includes an Assistant Varsity Football Coach role at Tolland Public Schools and a brief tenure as a waiter at Rainforest Cafe.