Ben Mackay
Edinburgh
Summary
Final-year Undergraduate Sports and Exercise Science student at Edinburgh Napier University with strong experience in lab-based physiological testing, data analysis, and applied sports coaching. Proficient in VO₂ max testing as well as Excel, Jamovi, and performance analysis tool Balltime AI. Practical experience includes coaching volleyball, supporting physical education delivery, and leading athlete development in school and club environments. Brings excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills developed through coaching and high-pressure customer service roles. Highly motivated to apply scientific knowledge in applied sport or performance settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Inn at Muckhart
, Mukchart
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Kept bar stocked and organised for easy access and quick service to customers.
- Took customer orders and prepared drinks following best practices for each type.
- Assisted with stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Successfully managed high-volume shifts, serving up to 100 customers whilst still maintaining high service quality standards.
- Resolved customer complaints with diplomacy, preserving the establishment's reputation for excellence.
Physical Education Teacher Volunteering
Dunblane High School
Dunblane
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Helped to plan and organise extracurricular volleyball school session leading to a number of players joining a volleyball club.
- Helped to assist teacher in managing pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Provided classes with ongoing feedback to strengthen performances and improve outcomes.
Volleyball Coach
City of Edinburgh Volleyball Club
Edinburgh
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Adapted training to needs and interests of group or individual participants.
- Evaluated progress and implemented training to enhance performance.
- Evaluated performance and provided suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.
- Developed specific training and exercise programmes to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
Bartender
Contini
Edinburgh
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained new staff on bar operations, cocktail preparation, and customer service standards.
- Verified customer age using official government identifications prior to serving alcohol.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders to bar patrons.
Junior Golf Captain
Muckhart Golf Club
, Muckhart
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Helped to host junior golf prize giving including handing out awards and giving a speech.
- Helped run an easter golf camp with 40 juniors.
- Coordinate with the Club Captains within committee meeting to suggest new ideas/improvements for the junior section.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh2026
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Scottish Higher Education
Kinross High School
Kinross2022
Skills
- Proficient in lab based testing such as VO2 Max testing
- Proficient in software technology such as Excel and Jamovi
- Competent at using Balltime ai for analysis of athlete performance
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Sports coaching
Hobbies and interests
- Volleyball
- Coaching
- Performance Analysis/Stats
Accomplishments
- U20 Volleyball Scotland Captain
- Represented Scotland in Junior Beach Volleyball Commonwealth Cup
- Managing to balance work, university and volleyball career
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
City of Edinburgh Volleyball Club
09.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender
Contini
05.2024 - 08.2024
Physical Education Teacher Volunteering
Dunblane High School
02.2024 - 05.2025
Junior Golf Captain
Muckhart Golf Club
03.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender
Inn at Muckhart
08.2019 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Scottish Higher Education
Kinross High School