Creag Muir
Aviemore,Highland
Summary
Energetic and dedicated mountain bike instructor, with strong leadership, communication skills and respect for outdoor safety protocols. Offering extensive experience in MTB racing, qualified to coach on technical terrain and lead groups in the backcountry. Passionate about creating an engaging experience whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive environment focused on inspiring and guiding participants to achieve their potential in Mountain biking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bike Park supervisor / trainee instructor
Sender Bike Park
Aviemore, Highlands
2024.07 - Current
- Provided safe, caring and fun coaching sessions for groups of up to 6 children or adults.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored sessions accordingly.
- Conducted skill assessments and uncovered performance gaps.
- Educated students in equipment use and safety.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe practices in a busy bike park.
- Carried out daily equipment checks and risk assessments.
- Gave customers in depth safety briefings and carried out daily sign-in procedures.
- Handled bookings, drop-ins and taking card payments.
Centre assistant
Glenmore Lodge, Sport Scotland
Glenmore, Highland
2025.01 - Current
- Ensuring smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing dishwashing, food prep and cleaning tasks.
- Completing deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Running of the bar, serving of alcohol and bar meals.
- Creating an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
- Assisting the housekeeping team with room changeovers, cleaning of bathrooms and public areas.
Front of house team member
MacDuis' restaurant
Aviemore, Highland
2023.12 - 2025.03
- Greeted and seated guests warmly, creating an inviting ambience right from their entrance into the venue.
- Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
- Managed cash register effectively, ensuring accurate transaction processing.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering various shifts as required.
Part time Workshop Assistant
Sender Ramps
Inverness, Highland
2021.01 - 2023.09
- Processed materials in a production line to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
- Followed work orders to sort items destined for storage, production lines, or shipping.
- Attended to needs of teammates for seamless production.
- Completed tasks in a time sensitive manner in a fast paced environment.
Education
Advanced Higher SCQF Level 7 - Physical Education
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Activity Tourism
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA Level6 - Exercise and Fitness Leadership
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA level 6 - Leadership Award
Kingussie High School
Highland05.2024
Certificate of Higher Education SQA level 6 - French
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA Level 6 - Design and Manufacture
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - English
Kingussie High School
Highland 2023.07 - 2024.05
Skills
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Confident well mannered communicator
- Safety and risk management
- Outdoor activities leadership
- Advanced First-aid certified
- Customer service orientation
- Dependable and adaptable
Certification
- UK Driver's license
- British Cycling Level 3 Mountain bike leader award
- British Cycling Coaching in context Gravity award
- Physical education diploma (Advanced Higher SCQF level 7)
- Go MTB Level 5 award
- Fundamentals of Mountain bike leadership award
- British Cycling Activity coach award
- MIAS Mountain bike instructor awardscheme level 2
- Summer Mountain Leader Trainee
- National Navigation Award Scheme Gold (SCQF Level 6)
- 2 day outdoor First Aid certified
- First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) 5 days
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Trained
Accomplishments
- Youngest person in the UK to attain the highest level British Cycling Mountain bike leadership and Gravity coaching awards.
- Represented Great Britain at UCI Downhill World Cup In Fort William in 2024.
- 4 years runner up in Scottish Downhill Championships.
Affiliations
- Passionate about the outdoors and all mountain sports from Mountain biking, Ice Climbing, Snowboarding, Splitboarding, hiking and camping.
Timeline
Centre assistant
Glenmore Lodge, Sport Scotland
2025.01 - Current
Bike Park supervisor / trainee instructor
Sender Bike Park
2024.07 - Current
Front of house team member
MacDuis' restaurant
2023.12 - 2025.03
Advanced Higher SCQF Level 7 - Physical Education
Kingussie High School
2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Activity Tourism
Kingussie High School
2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA Level6 - Exercise and Fitness Leadership
Kingussie High School
2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA level 6 - French
Kingussie High School
2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education SQA Level 6 - Design and Manufacture
Kingussie High School
2023.08 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - English
Kingussie High School
2023.07 - 2024.05
Part time Workshop Assistant
Sender Ramps
2021.01 - 2023.09
Certificate of Higher Education SQA level 6 - Leadership Award
Kingussie High School