Dylan Downey
Crumlin,ANTRIM
Summary
Confident individual seeks opportunity in athletic performance training to capitalise on fitness passion and knowledge. Committed to supporting and achieving individual health goals. Practical experience as dependable Taekwondo Instructor with more than 5 years of experience working with children and adults aged 6 upwards. Experience working with large teams during gym sessions and pitch sessions. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills. Excited to apply passion for working with athletes to develop strong, independent individuals. Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for athletes in a safe and monitored environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Taekwondo instructor
Taekwondo Association Great Britain
Belvoir , Down
03.2025 - Current
- Motivated students consistently towards achieving their personal goals in martial arts.
- Strengthened pupil's focus by incorporating meditation practices into training routine.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of dojo at all times setting a professional training atmosphere.
- Oversaw belt grading examinations, ensuring accurate assessment of abilities.
- Implemented a structured curriculum for all age groups, fostering gradual skill progression.
- Led warm-up routines, preventing injuries during intense training sessions.
Fitness coach
Crumlin United
Crumlin, Antrim
09.2024 - Current
- Voluntary leads U17s warm ups for training sessions and match day readiness
- Coach through speed, agility and fitness drills and exercises
- Secondary job is to assist the football coaches with coaching the football side of the sessions
- Devised injury prevention measures during workout sessions, minimised risk of accidents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, provided fresh workout ideas.
Athletic Development coach
Ulster Rugby
Belfast , Antrim
06.2024 - Current
- Help lead and assist the lead AD coach with the U18s and U16 gym sessions and pitch sessions
- Coach players through gym moments
- Coach players through running mechanics on the pitch
- Implemented effective coaching strategies to improve player fitness levels.
- Enhanced communication with personal development sessions.
- led U16 gym sessions through supervision of lead AD staff
- Led U18s warm ups and movement health for pitch sessions
Taekwondo instructor
Taekwondo Association Great Britain
Antrim, Antrim
08.2014 - 04.2025
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside class environments
- Plan and execute classes; ensure that transitions between activities were fluent; being able to adapt quickly to different situations that arose; be aware and sensitive of people's physical capabilities and ultimately allowing them to gain skills and confidence in Taekwondo
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments
- Organised and facilitated a customised self-defence seminar for a local charity coaching core concepts to a group of girls aged between 12 and 16 years old
Picker packer
Ashton Recruitment
Crumlin, Antrim
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Securely transported goods across the warehouse
- Applied best safety practice across all picking and packing tasks, consistently verifying adherence to warehouse policies
- Developed improved picking techniques
- Accurately packed and picked high-volume orders in fast-paced environments
- Worked effectively and efficiently to consistently achieve productivity targets and KPIs
- Maintained high standards of warehouse organisation, accurately reading labels to distribute and store stock according to specifications
Factory worker
Randox Laboratories
Crumlin, Antrim
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Inspected goods ahead of dispatch, minimising delivery errors
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for a clear and safe working environment
- Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science
Taekwondo
09.2022 - 04.2025
A-Levels - Sports Studies, Applied Science, Health and Social Care
St Patrick's Academy
Lisburn, LBC 08.2020 - 05.2022
GCSEs - English, Maths, Physical education, LLW, Double Award Science, Home Economics
St Patrick's Academy
Lisburn, LBC 09.2018 - 05.2020
Level 1 Grass Roots coaching qualification - Football
Irish Football Association
02.2023 - 04.2023
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning - undefined
Strength and Conditioning Education
01.2024 - 04.2025
Skills
- Communication
- Determined
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Eagerness to Learn
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sports First Aid
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
- Recently Opened my own Taekwondo Club through an Instructor qualification for Taekwondo Association Great Britain.
- Competed in international events representing Northern Ireland (2023 World Championships) and Ireland (2021 Arnold Festival).
- Taekwondo British Champion, under 18 in 2021.
- Taekwondo World Championships 2021, under 18, Bronze Medal.
- Attended trial for youth Olympic team 2021 for Great Britain.
- Working with Strength and Conditioning Coach weekly to enhance my athletic performance now that I'm competing in adult competitions.
Timeline
Taekwondo instructor
Taekwondo Association Great Britain
03.2025 - Current
Fitness coach
Crumlin United
09.2024 - Current
Athletic Development coach
Ulster Rugby
06.2024 - Current
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning - undefined
Strength and Conditioning Education
01.2024 - 04.2025
Level 1 Grass Roots coaching qualification - Football
Irish Football Association
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science
Taekwondo
09.2022 - 04.2025
Picker packer
Ashton Recruitment
06.2021 - 08.2021
Factory worker
Randox Laboratories
06.2021 - 08.2021
A-Levels - Sports Studies, Applied Science, Health and Social Care
St Patrick's Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
GCSEs - English, Maths, Physical education, LLW, Double Award Science, Home Economics
St Patrick's Academy
09.2018 - 05.2020
Taekwondo instructor
Taekwondo Association Great Britain
08.2014 - 04.2025
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