Aaron VIRR
Malton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated sports professional holding a 2:1 in BA Sports Development and Coaching. Currently a teacher and head of IT, with significant experience in grassroots cricket and education. Achievements include increasing participation rates and providing exceptional cricket programs in various settings. Expertise in developing inclusive pathways from school to club cricket and fostering community partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of IT / Teacher
George Pindar School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2023.04 - Current
- Facilitated engaging and inclusive lessons across KS3 and KS4 to support participation and development.
- Assisted with extracurricular cricket provision by delivering weekly coaching sessions to students.
- Encouraged participation in sport by engaging less active students through targeted activities.
- Developed relationships with external organisations to aid sporting opportunities.
- Monitored engagement levels and adapted delivery methods to enhance inclusion and impact.
- Coordinated school sports clubs by organising training sessions and motivating participation.
- Supported competitive sports fixtures against other schools to boost student involvement in extracurricular sports.
Cover supervisor secondary school
George Pindar School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Provided feedback on student progress to relevant teachers, aiding in monitoring performance.
- Participated actively in staff meetings and professional development sessions; stayed updated on educational trends.
- Assisted students with their work, enhancing understanding of the subject matter.
- Set up necessary equipment for lessons; ensured readiness before each session began.
- Promptly addressed any issues or disruptions during class hours; maintained discipline.
- Supervised extracurricular activities outside the classroom, fostering holistic development of students.
- Supported multiple subject areas, building knowledge in each to offer helpful student guidance.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
Sports Graduate
Ampleforth College
Ampleforth, North Yorkshire
2019.09 - 2021.08
- Delivered structured coaching sessions across multiple sports including cricket
- Organised and managed fixtures in cricket, football, and golf
- Supported both participation and performance pathways within a structured sports programme
- Developed strong organisational and communication skills through event delivery
- Built positive relationships with students supporting development and wellbeing
- Monitored safety precautions to avoid any potential injuries during games or practice sessions.
- Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
- Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.
- Tailored sessions to provide physical challenge to individuals with varying abilities.
- Managed logistics of travel arrangements for away games or tournaments, ensuring smooth operations on the day.
- Judged athletic performances, categorising participants and providing detailed feedback.
- Judged sporting competitions fairly, recording scores, penalties and outcomes.
Education
BA (Hons) - Sports Development and Coaching
York St John University
York 09/2016 - 08/2019
A-Levels -
Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough, North Yorkshire 09/2014 - 08/2016
GCSEs -
Scalby School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire 09/2009 - 06/2014
PGCE - PE
York St John University
York 09/2021 - 06/2022
Skills
- Cricket coaching and player development
- Increasing participation in schools and community sport
- School–club pathway creation and development
- Programme planning, delivery, and evaluation
- Fixture and event organisation
- Community engagement and partnership building
- Safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Monitoring impact and participation growth
- Sports First Aid
- Leadership and guidance
- Encouraging fair play
CRICKET DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
- Delivered weekly cricket sessions in school settings (10+ participants), focusing on engagement, skill development, and enjoyment
- Coach at Scarborough Cricket Club (Under 11s), supporting grassroots player development
- Active player at Scalby Cricket Club, maintaining strong involvement in club cricket and player development culture
- Developed clear pathways from school cricket into club environments, supporting long-term participation
- Organised fixtures and competitive opportunities to enhance player experience, retention, and progression
ALIGNMENT WITH YORKSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
- Proven ability to increase cricket participation through school and community delivery
- Strong experience delivering coaching within education and grassroots environments
- Established links with local cricket clubs supporting sustainable pathways
- Experience working directly with young people from beginner to developing players
- Passion for making cricket accessible, inclusive, and embedded in community life across Yorkshire
Certification
FA Level One Coaching Badge
FA Talent ID Level 1
FA PE CPD for Teachers
QuickSticks Hockey
Introduction to Rugby League Teachers
Prevent Training
ECB Foundation Coach (Booked for September 2026)
MIDAS Training
Affiliations
- Cricket Coaching Under 11’s
- Cricketer for Scalby Cricket Club
- Captain of Scarborough Cricket Club Darts Team
REFERENCES
Available on Request
Timeline
Head of IT / Teacher
George Pindar School
2023.04 - Current
Cover supervisor secondary school
George Pindar School
2022.09 - 2023.04
Sports Graduate
Ampleforth College
2019.09 - 2021.08
BA (Hons) - Sports Development and Coaching
York St John University
09/2016 - 08/2019
A-Levels -
Scarborough Sixth Form College
09/2014 - 08/2016
GCSEs -
Scalby School
09/2009 - 06/2014
PGCE - PE
York St John University
09/2021 - 06/2022