Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Upcoming qualifications and courses
Affiliations
References
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Chester Robinson

Chester Robinson

Hitchin,Hertfordshire

Summary

A mature and conscientious outdoor activities student with an interest in water sports and land based activities. Currently in my second year of studying for the Outdoor Adventure level three course at Shuttleworth College, I am looking for a work placement opportunity which supports my passion for the great outdoors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Outdoor Adventure Instructor Level 3

Shuttleworth College
, Bedfordshire
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • The course I am currently on has taught me a good level of knowledge and awareness about industry standards, health & safety and risk assessment
  • It has also allowed me to build on my people skills and work effectively as part of a team, whilst also thinking on my feet
  • Outdoor adventure areas covered on the course include hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, sailing, paddle sports, windsurfing, orienteering, abseiling and bush craft
  • Ran sessions teaching groups of children of varying ages different outdoor adventure activities, such as Paddlesports, buggy building, team games, archery and bushcraft
  • Gained valuable experience of dealing with a variety of people, at different skills levels, and ensuring the safety and engagement of the group at all times
  • Learned how to use a variety of outdoor adventure equipment and tools during different expeditions, including tent building and maintenance, hiking and climbing equipment, water sports gear maintenance and survival kits
  • Learned how keep a recorded inventory of gear for each expedition, whilst effectively and safely using equipment
  • Took part in an SAC (school aged children) college event in which we ran various paddlesports and land-based sessions for years 3, 4 and 6 over a total of 4 days with the aims to train us up as outdoor instructors
  • Took part in a 7 day sailing trip around Croatia as part of a 12 person crew, with Shuttleworth College, where we voyaged to various islands and honed our sailing and watch leading skills

First mate (volunteer role)

Shearwater class B sailing yacht
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • During the summer break I took on a volunteer role as first mate, part of a two-man crew, sailing from Belfast to Cork
  • The voyage lasted for 6 days, and my role was to assist the skipper in all aspects of sailing, navigation and boat maintenance
  • Gained valuable experience of making important decisions independently whilst navigating a small vessel
  • Learned how to respond calmly and effectively to a wide range of unpredictable and challenging circumstances, such as weather changes and course redirection
  • Learned valuable leadership and people skills whilst in a sometimes stressful environment
  • Maintained maturity, composure and a cool head when faced with tricky circumstances that required logical and calm decision making skills

Crew Member

The Island Trust
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • I have taken part in several week-long sailing voyages as an active crew member with the Island Trust, gaining sailing skills, confidence and experience of working as part of a team
  • Competent at sailing on a large vessel at sea as part of an active crew
  • Nautical skills, including boat maintenance, night sailing and cross-team collaboration
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • 394 totalled nautical miles sailed aboard yachts
  • Small Ship Race 2023 and 2024 crew member onboard Pegasus and Johanna Lucretia, an 8-night voyage which culminated in the annual ‘round the cans' Isle of Wight sailing race

Stable Yard and Field Assistant

Waterhall Farm
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • My role involved assisting with horse and pony care, as well as day to stable yard management
  • I worked unsupervised, managing my own timetable and workload
  • Day to day duties included:
  • Maintenance of fields, including removal of waste and plants which could be dangerous and toxic to field kept animals
  • Cleaning and maintenance of stables and stable yard
  • Feeding and grooming horses and ponies
  • Maintaining health of horses and ponies including picking hooves, grooming and keeping company

Education

Outdoor Adventure Instructor Level 3 -

Shuttleworth College

GCSE English - Grade 5

GCSE Maths - Grade 4

RYA Competent Crew - undefined

Island Trust

RYA Start Sailing Level 1 - undefined

Priory Sailing Club

RYA Start Yachting - undefined

Island Trust

First aid training certificate - undefined

Industrial Cadets Bronze Award - undefined

TLM Science

Industrial Cadets Bronze Award - undefined

TLM Mission Project Management

Skills

  • Knowledgeable on outdoor activity industry standards
  • Excellent people skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • Risk assessment/Health & safety
  • Responsible and trustworthy
  • Resourceful and verbally articulate

Upcoming qualifications and courses

Paddle UK – Paddlesports Instructor Course (PSI)

RYA – Dinghy Instructor Course (DI)

Affiliations

  • In my spare time I enjoy camping, sailing, playing guitar and listening to my vinyl music collection. I also love being outdoors, including hiking, climbing and bush crafting with friends.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

First mate (volunteer role)

Shearwater class B sailing yacht
07.2024 - 07.2024

Outdoor Adventure Instructor Level 3

Shuttleworth College
01.2023 - 11.2024

Stable Yard and Field Assistant

Waterhall Farm
06.2022 - 09.2022

Crew Member

The Island Trust
01.2022 - 01.2024

GCSE English - Grade 5

GCSE Maths - Grade 4

RYA Competent Crew - undefined

Island Trust

RYA Start Sailing Level 1 - undefined

Priory Sailing Club

RYA Start Yachting - undefined

Island Trust

First aid training certificate - undefined

Industrial Cadets Bronze Award - undefined

TLM Science

Industrial Cadets Bronze Award - undefined

TLM Mission Project Management

Outdoor Adventure Instructor Level 3 -

Shuttleworth College

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