Ciara McCrystal
Donaghmore, Dungannon,Tyrone
Summary
A dedicated and energetic fitness coach with hands-on experience delivering a wide range of training sessions, including high-intensity HYROX and functional fitness classes, small group workouts, and one-to-one personal training. Passionate about creating supportive and inclusive environments that help individuals reach their fitness goals.
Successfully designed and led a popular postnatal class for mums and babies, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and an understanding of the unique needs of postpartum clients. This role involved not only programming safe and effective sessions but also building meaningful connections with new mothers throughout their recovery journey.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Personal trainer
Xcellerate Performance
Pomeroy, Tyrone
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Coached diverse fitness classes focused on strength and conditioning, ensuring clear communication of complex exercises to clients of varying fitness levels, while building meaningful connections.
- Developed a successful postpartum programme that provided tailored coaching and empathetic support to new mothers.
Personal trainer
Torrent Complex Donaghmore
Dungannon, Tyrone
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Designed and delivered workouts tailored to a wide age range and ability level, including performance-focused sessions for football teams.
- Demonstrated adaptability and commitment by working flexible hours, opening the gym for morning sessions and providing support.
Music teacher
ST. Patrick's Primary School Donaghmore
Dungannon , Tyrone
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Planned and delivered engaging, inclusive and structured music lessons to groups of 30+ primary school children and led traditional groups for events and competitions.
- Taught children with learning difficulties through patient, empathetic guidance and creative teaching approaches.
Singer/Musician
Self Employed
Dungannon , Tyrone
01.2016 - Current
- Perform singing and musical instruments at a variety of events including weddings, funerals, pub gigs, private parties, and corporate functions, adapting my setlist and style to suit each event.
- Run every part of the business, including managing bookings, replying to client enquiries, promotion, scheduling gigs, and handling all communication.
Sports Development Officer (Student Placement)
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Lisburn, Antrim
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned and delivered council sport and wellbeing programmes as part of year-long placement, while helping with admin tasks.
- Set up a walking group for postpartum mums and assisted with disability NI programmes, using initiative to promote physical activity, inclusion and social connection in the local community.
- Developed key skills in event management, teamwork, communication, and community engagement.
Barista/Waitress
Moon & Back Cafe
Dungannon, Tyrone
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Worked in a busy, fast-paced cafe, providing friendly and efficient service to customers, while multitasking, problem-solving and staying calm under pressure.
- Communicated clearly and confidently with both customers and team members, therefore, developing strong teamwork skills which helped everything run smoothly during busy periods.
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
Dungannon , Tyrone
01.2019 - Current
- Organised and delivered music lessons outside of school hours, both in person and online, to individuals and groups.
- Helped students achieve distinctions in their music grade exams and supported others in winning Irish music competitions.
- Adapted my teaching style to different ages and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, which strengthened my patience, creativity, and ability to explain things clearly.
Sports Coach for Children
The Torrent Complex
Dungannon, Tyrone
06.2015 - 08.2023
- Coached children aged 4–16 in a variety of sports and games during school holiday camps, helping them stay active, build confidence in sports, socialise and have fun.
- Created my own session plans each day to suit a large group of different age and ability levels.
- Worked closely with a team to organise daily schedules and ensure smooth running of the camp.
- Gained experience working with children who have additional needs, including those with learning disabilities.
Education
GCSEs -
St. Joseph's Grammar School
Dungannon, Mid Ulster 09/2016 - 08/2018
A-Levels -
ST. Joseph's Grammar School Donaghmore
Dungannon 09/2018 - 08/2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
University of Ulster
Belfast 09/2020 - 07/2024
Skills
- Organised
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Problem Solver
- Caring Nature
- Goal - Oriented
- Community Engagement
- Event Planning
- Outgoing
- Confident
- Motivationally Driven
- Patient
- Adaptable
- Team Work
- Creative
- Reliable
Certification
2020 - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Emergency Training Academy
2023 - Level 3 Sports Masseuse (Uni Learning)
2023 - First Aid in Sport
2024 - Level 2 Personal Training & Sports Coaching (Uni Learning
2025 - First Aid at Work (Emergency Training Academy
2025 - Level 3/Diploma in Personal Training/Sports Coaching (Uni Learning) - (All Coursework passed, exam in September)
Accomplishments
2016 - All Ireland Scor Na Nog Ballad Group Champion
2017 - All Ireland Traditional Irish Music Group Champion
2020 - Captained ST. Joseph's Grammar School Senior Ladies to an Ulster title
2019 - Tyrone Senior Ladies Gaelic Football League and Championship Winners with Donaghmore GAA
Affiliations
- CrossFit, HYROX, Long distance running, Gaelic Football
- Traditional Irish Music - (Tin Whistle, Concertina)
- Singing
References
Donna Campbell - (Teacher in St. Johns Primary School, Moy)
Address : 15 Benburb Rd, Moy, Dungannon, BT717SQ)
Contact Number : 07843568453
Kevin Madden - (Sports Development Officer in Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council)
Address : Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT281LP
Contact Number : 07801273113
Damien McCaul - (Manager in Torrent Complex Donaghmore)
Address : Hillview Ave, Donaghmore, Dungannon BT703DL
Contact Number: 02887769051
Timeline
Personal trainer
Xcellerate Performance
01.2025 - 06.2025
Personal trainer
Torrent Complex Donaghmore
10.2024 - 09.2025
Music teacher
ST. Patrick's Primary School Donaghmore
09.2024 - 09.2025
Sports Development Officer (Student Placement)
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
07.2022 - 08.2023
Barista/Waitress
Moon & Back Cafe
08.2020 - 01.2025
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Singer/Musician
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Sports Coach for Children
The Torrent Complex
06.2015 - 08.2023
GCSEs -
St. Joseph's Grammar School
09/2016 - 08/2018
A-Levels -
ST. Joseph's Grammar School Donaghmore
09/2018 - 08/2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
University of Ulster
09/2020 - 07/2024
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