Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Dylan Hermance

Ely,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Enthusiastic and motivated Fitness Instructor with a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification and Level 3 Personal Training qualification currently in progress, with a practical assessment scheduled for August 2026. Experienced within the leisure industry through roles involving lifeguarding, swim teaching, customer service, member engagement and front of house operations.

A confident communicator with a positive attitude and strong ability to build relationships with members of all ages and backgrounds. Passionate about health, fitness and helping others achieve their goals. Seeking an opportunity to establish a career as a Gym Instructor with the ambition of progressing into Personal Training and contributing to a positive member experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Multi-Skilled Leisure Assistant

The Hive Leisure Centre
Ely, Cambridgeshire
08.2025 - 05.2026

- Worked across multiple departments within a busy leisure centre environment.

- Qualified and worked as a lifeguard, ensuring the safety of pool users and responding to incidents when required.

- Delivered swimming lessons to children from ages 3-14, adapting teaching methods to different abilities and confidence levels.

- Supported front of house operations, handling a variety of enquires and delivering excellent customer service.

- Built unforgettable relationships with members and visitors through approachable and professional communication.

- Gained valuable exposure to operations inside the gym and customer engagement within a fitness environment.

Concierge & Swim Teacher

The Hive Leisure Centre
Ely, Cambridgeshire
06.2024 - 07.2025

- Provided front desk support and assisted members with enquiries and bookings.

- Delivered swimming lessons to a variety of age groups and abilities.

- Maintained high standards of customer service and professionalism.

- Supported the smooth day-to-day running of the leisure centre.

Store Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
Newmarket, Suffolk
07.2023 - 11.2023

- Delivered excellent customer service in a busy retail environment.

- Assisted customers with enquiries and maintained high floor shop standards.

- Worked effectively as part of a team to reach operational targets.

Commis Waiter

Bill's Restaurant
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
05.2022 - 12.2022

- Worked within a fast paced hospitality environment.

- Developed strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.

- Assisted kitchen and front of house operations while maintaining high standards.

Education

A-Levels - BTEC Applied Sport (120 Credits)

Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Design Technology

Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs - GSCEs

Soham Village College
Soham, Cambridgeshire
09.2016 - 06.2021

GCSEs - BTEC Sport

Soham Village College
Soham, Cambridgeshire
09.2016 - 09.2021

Skills

- Member Engagement

- Customer Service

- Exercise Instruction

- Communication & Interpersonal Skills

- Health & Safety Awareness

- Teamwork

- Relationship Building

- Front of House Operations

- Motivating Others

- Problem Solving

- Time Management

- Fitness and Sports Knowledge

Accomplishments

Soccer Scholarship - Missouri Valley College (August 2024 - April 2025)

- Awarded a soccer scholarship to study and complete in the United States.

- Developed resilience, adaptability and independence through living and studying abroad.

- Competed within a high-performance sporting environment while balancing academic commitments.

Affiliations

  • Newsletter Writer on Substack (December 2023 - April 2024) - 'Gym Talk' was a weekly newsletter written and posted by me, conveying my experiences, tips and opinions on all things related to the gym.

Timeline

Multi-Skilled Leisure Assistant

The Hive Leisure Centre
08.2025 - 05.2026

Concierge & Swim Teacher

The Hive Leisure Centre
06.2024 - 07.2025

Store Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
07.2023 - 11.2023

Commis Waiter

Bill's Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022

A-Levels - BTEC Applied Sport (120 Credits)

Long Road Sixth Form College
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Design Technology

Long Road Sixth Form College
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs - GSCEs

Soham Village College
09.2016 - 06.2021

GCSEs - BTEC Sport

Soham Village College
09.2016 - 09.2021
Dylan Hermance