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FLaura Thomson
101 Oxgangs BankEdinburghEH13 9LN
0131 477 095407741303755
Personal Profile
I am an excellent communicator, always punctual and can be relied upon to far exceed normal expectations. My training in sports coaching has given me effective transferable skills such as commitment to team playing, physical endurance, patience and perseverance. My ability to analyse problems with a common-sense approach and good humour, where appropriate, makes me a valuable colleague.
My experiences in working with people have strengthened my belief that sporting activities and education are of huge benefit to a wide cross-section of the population, and I am determined to be part of a progressive programme which can deliver these benefits.
Work Experience
Role Organisation Key Tasks DatesFreelance Sports Coach
Laura Thomson Coaching
1.Delivering sessions throughout Scotland for other organisations 2. Developing experience and knowledge in chosen career development area’s3.Developing new area’s of expertise to enhance coaching ability
20/04/15-Present
Sports Coach/ Leisure Attendant
Edinburgh Academy 1.Dealing with customers services at the front desk2. Delivering sports camps and after school club sessions to the school children3.Assisting in other area’s of the centre
25/11/14- 23/01/15
Scout Stenhousemuir Football Club
1.Identifying players that could progress into the club2.Assessing and watching those players in game situations and gathering data from
27/10/14-Present
club coaches3.Writing reports based on those players and taking it back to the club.
Sports Coach Midlothian Council 1.Assisting in delivery of Fitness sessions to older adults with disabilities at Mayfield Leisure Centre2. Looking at programmes to engage more disabled adults into physical activities3.Learning and engaging with variety of disabilities
18/09/14-02/04/15
Marshall (Opening and Closing Ceremony)
Glasgow 2014 1.Looking after athletes, coaches and officials welfare during ceremonies2. Delivering a 3 minute segment of ceremony (Opening)3.Setting out athlete’s seating (Opening)
27/06/14-03/08/14
Support Playworker Skool is Out 1.Setting up and taking down equipment in preparation for children arriving/ other hall users coming in2. Picking children up from school and brining them back to Barclay Church safely3. Attending team meetings and staff training
22/04/14- 07/10/14
Invigilator Merchiston Castle School
1.Setting out exam papers2.Monitoring students during exams 3. Signing off papers and processing to SQA
June 2013- Present
Youth Work in Sport Co-ordinator (Community Job Fund First 6 Months)
Street Soccer Scotland
1. Delivering Educational Programmes to social disadvantaged adults2.Delivering football
25/03/11- 21/05/13
drop ins 3.Delivering football player development sessions to young adults with autism
Football Co-ordinator Scottish Student Sport
1.Communicating with team managers in arranging fixture’s and referee’s2. Collating results3.Inputting all information into Bucs Website
November 2010- March 2011
Sports Coach Active Schools 1.Lead sessions for local schools 2. Recording weekly registers3. Planning sessions on a weekly basis
October 2009-May 2010
Soccer Coach NOGA 1.Delivering soccer sessions to children of all ages, abilities and genders2. Attending weekly meetings 3.Planning sessions on a daily basis
08/07/09-29/08/09
Golf Starter Edinburgh Leisure (Craigentiny Golf Course)
1.Opening and Closing course2.Cashing Up3.Stock Taking
June-August 2008
Sports Coach Active Schools 1.Lead sessions for local schools 2. Recording weekly registers3. Planning sessions on a weekly basis
Jan-May 2008
Grocery Assistant Tesco (Colinton Branch)
1.Shelf Stacking 2.Relief Check Out Staff3.Pre-sorting cages and assisting in other areas of the store
June 2007-June 2008
Education
Qualification Centre DateStatement of Attainment in Exploring Film Making
National Film and Television School
14th March 2015
Statement of Attainment in Forensic Science
University of Strathclyde 18th February 2015
Statement of Participation in Football
Edinburgh University 24th November 2014
Certificate in Health for Life Cumbernauld College (Leonardo Programme)
June 2012
ABC (Level 3) Diploma in Informal Education
YMCA George Williams College
September 2011-May 2012
Dip HE Sport & Exercise Science
Napier University September 2010-March 2011
PDA Sports Education Tutor (Level 7)
Sport Scotland March 2011
HND Sports Coaching with Development
Edinburgh Telford College (Granton Campus)
September 2008-May 2010
Standard Grades 7Intermediates 5Highers 2Performance 1
Firrhill High School August 2001-May 2007
Additional Information
I also hold numerous sports NGB qualifications which are available on request.
I am a sports enthusiast that plays Football, Bowls and Basketball to a good standard. In my spare time, i like to socialise with family and friends. I am also a keen musician and can play the banjo and bagpipes. I also enjoy extreme sports such as Ice Climbing and other activities such as Curling, Swimming, Pool and staying fit, attending the gym on a regular basis.
Career Highlights
I am a Youth Sport Edinburgh MemberI represented Scotland in the Handover Ceremony for Glasgow 2014 at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India in 2010.I was an Olympic Torch Bearer and in June 2012 I ran my leg through the streets of Edinburgh as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Additionally, I was a Game Maker at Hampden Park as part of the event.I was picked as a Baton Bearer in March 2014, and on Saturday 14th June 2014, I ran my leg through the streets of Edinburgh.I am a Youth Legacy Ambassador for Glasgow 2014 within the city of Edinburgh. This role allowed me to sit on the panel and pick the Queen’s Baton Bearers for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. I also spent 3 days in Shetland at a Young People’s Sport Conference where I assisted on Glasgow 2014 Programmes to support local children plan sports festival.I represented Scotland as Assistant Coach to the 2011 Homeless World Cup Scotland Team who finished 5th in the tournament and were ranked highest placed European Team.I also hold a full driving licence.
References
Derek Nelson Volunteer Head CoachEdinburgh University4 Greenhill ParkEdinburghEH10 4DW
Joe JonesCoerver Coaching ScotlandSimpson Parkway/ Kirkton CampusLivingston, West Lothian EH54 [email protected]
