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Laura 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
Football Scout Stenhousemuir Football Club
1.Identifying players that could progress into the club2.Assessing and watching those players in game
27/10/14-Present
situations and gathering data from 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
19/09/14-02/04/15
Football Coach Football Buzz 1.Leading sessions to children 18 months-5 years at Saughton Scout Hall2. Preparing the children for nursery and primary school through delivering sessions based around Balance, Co-ordination, Communication, Numbers and Colours3.Delivering 3 classes back to back
May 2014- Present
Football Coach Hutchison Vale U13 Girls
1.Leading sessions on a weekly basis at Broomhouse Primary School based on tactical, technical and game awareness 2. Arranging games and referee’s3.Assisting with kids school
March 2014- October 2014
Football Coach Edinburgh Leisure 1.Lead sessions for primary 1-4 at Gilmerton Primary
January 2014-March 2014
School2.Collect children from classes and take them to main hall3. Record register and ensure each child is picked up by an appropriate adult
Football Coach Progressive Football Development
1.Delivering weekly sessions to children aged 3-7 years in Musselburgh2. Delivering academy sessions to both boy and girl players3.Taking teams to 4v4 festivals on a weekly basis
May 2013-December 2013
Youth Work in Sport Co-ordinator (Community Job Fund 6 Months)
Street Soccer Scotland
1.Delivering Educational Programmes to social disadvantaged adults2.Delivering football drop ins 3.Delivering football player development sessions to young adults with autism
25/03/11- 21/05/13
Football Coach Coerver Coaching Scotland
1.Delivering weekly technical sessions to children from 4-8 years at George Watsons 2. Develop reactions, technical ability, speed and game awareness3. Session planned well in advance and set up 30 minutes before session
January 2011-Present
Soccer Coach NOGA 1.Delivering soccer 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 throughout Edinburgh2. Recording weekly registers3. Planning sessions on a weekly basis
May 2008-Present
Education
Qualification Centre DateScouting Certificate SFA 18/02/15Coaching Footballers with a Disability
SFA 08/02/15
First Aid at Work First Aid Scotland 27/11/14 Introduction to Bowls Coaching Bowls Scotland 20/09/14Saltaire Award (200 Hours) Volunteer Edinburgh 14/06/14Level 0 Dodgeball Active Schools (Shetland) 12/04/14 Double Gold Coach Award Edinburgh Leisure 31/03/14Coerver Diploma Coerver Coaching 09/10/11Goalkeeping Level 1 SFA April 2011Leaders Award Racketball Scotland 10/03/11IRB Rugby Ready Programme (Self-Check Test)
International Rugby Board 12/02/11
Introduction to Cricket Cricket Scotland 19/11/10State Licence NSCAA July 2009Coaching in the Game SFA 17/04/09Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Sports Coach UK 15/04/09
Developing Power and Speed Sports Coach UK 15/04/09Badminton Basic Module Badminton Scotland May 2008Sports Leaders Certificate Sports Leaders UK 26/06/07Basketball Level 1 Basketball Scotland 27/03/07
Additional Information
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
Martin McCann Joe JonesOwner Director Football Buzz Coerver Coaching Scotland 3 Sheil Place Simpson Parkway/ Kirkton Campus East Calder Livingston, West LothianEH53 0FD EH54 7DN
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