Adam Barber
Ringwood,HAM
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Leader with experience delivering talks, mentoring young people, organising activities, resolving conflicts, and building positive relationships within a church youth ministry setting. Committed to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for young people while adhering to safeguarding and health and safety requirements. Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, with a passion for supporting the personal growth and development of others.
I am a disciplined and adaptable professional with leadership experience gained in the British Army. I have strong experience in team coordination, operational planning, and delivering structured programmes while maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
DUTY MANGER
JD GYMS
2026.05 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness standards, resulting in positive customer feedback.
- Sustained operational excellence with adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Achieved smooth daily operations by overseeing staff and delegating tasks efficiently.
Youth leader
Coastline vineyard
2025.11 - Current
- Delivered engaging talks and presentations to young people during youth sessions.
- Planned, organised, and supervised recreational games and group activities.
- Mentored and supported young people, providing guidance and encouragement for personal development.
- Managed and resolved conflicts in a calm and professional manner, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with young people, fostering engagement and participation.
- Ensured full compliance with safeguarding policies and health and safety procedures at all times.
- Demonstrated strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups of young people.
Personal Trainer
JD Gyms
2025.10 - 2026.05
- I work at JD Gyms in a high-volume commercial environment, delivering HYROX-style, high-intensity group training sessions while managing multiple clients safely and effectively. I provide clear coaching cues, demonstrations, and progressions, maintain strong class structure and engagement, uphold professional and health & safety standards, and build strong rapport with members to drive motivation, consistency, and results in a fast-paced setting.
Corporal in the Rifles and Physical Training Instructor (PTI)
HM Forces
2017.10 - 2025.08
- As a Physical Training Instructor and Section Commander in the Infantry within the British Army, I enhanced operational capability and morale by developing the fitness, resilience, and leadership of soldiers to ensure readiness for extreme conditions. I designed and delivered structured training programmes, conducted detailed assessments, led high-pressure and motivational sessions, supported rehabilitation alongside medical teams, managed facilities safely, captained the Rifles boxing team, and provided one-to-one coaching—while also leading and being responsible for a team of soldiers in demanding operational environments.
Education
Level 3 - Personal Trainer
Level 3 - Pre & Post-Natal Exercise & Nutrition
Level 2 - Gym Instructor
England Boxing Level 1 coach
Enhanced DBS certificate holder
Defence Trainer the Trainer Qualification (Instructional)
Risk Assessor – Health & Safety at Work
Senior Risk Manager Leader – Health & Safety at Work
Senior Risk Manager Practitioner – Health & Safety at Work
First Aid Qualified
Level 2 Diploma - Public Services
GCSEs (4) - English Language, Mathematics, History, and Physical Education
Skills
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Operational Coordination
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Instruction & Staff Development
- Performance Monitoring
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Military background providing exceptional discipline, resilience, and adaptability.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly with diverse clients.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and industry best practices.
Timeline
DUTY MANGER
JD GYMS
2026.05 - Current
Youth leader
Coastline vineyard
2025.11 - Current
Personal Trainer
JD Gyms
2025.10 - 2026.05
Corporal in the Rifles and Physical Training Instructor (PTI)
HM Forces
2017.10 - 2025.08