James Andrew Ford
Castleford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Highly organised and adaptable professional with outstanding planning skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships. Strong communicator with notable resilience, consistently demonstrating the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve career growth and contribute effectively to organisational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head coach
Featherstone Rovers
Wakefield
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked effectively to set budgets
- Lead on player identification and contractual negotiations
- Organised and communicated short and long term scheduling
- Interviewed and appointed backroom staff
- Conducted appraisal with backroom staff, agreeing areas for development
- Cultivated positive team culture by promoting respect, hard work and a team first mentality
- Built strong relationships with players and their families
- Set and monitored high professional standards across the performance team
- Designed and managed the implementation a coaching programme aiming towards individual and team development
- Made the play off's in both seasons at the club
- Designed and delivered numerous weekly analysis sessions
- Held weekly leadership meetings
- Lead sessional team meetings (staff and players)
- Handled media interactions, after games, training sessions and at key Rugby League events
Head coach
York Knights
York, North Yorkshire
11.2014 - 01.2023
- Worked effectively to set budgets
- Lead on player identification and contractual negotiations
- Organised and communicated short and long term scheduling
- Interviewed and appointed backroom staff
- Conducted appraisal with backroom staff, agreeing areas for development
- Cultivated positive team culture by promoting respect, hard work and a team first mentality
- Built strong relationships with players and their families
- Set and monitored high professional standards across the performance team
- Designed and managed the implementation a coaching programme aiming towards individual and team development
- Designed and delivered numerous weekly analysis sessions
- Held weekly leadership meetings
- Lead sessional team meetings (staff and players)
- Handled media interactions, after games, training sessions and at key Rugby League events
- Won promotion in 2018
- Clubs highest ever finish in 2019
- Made the play off's or a final in every season at the club
Lecturer
Wakefield College
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
09.2005 - 09.2018
- Designed and implement numerous modules across a range of levels (1-4)
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions and evidence based teaching practises.
- Built strong relationships with staff and students
- Served as personal tutor for struggling students, increasing success rates.
- Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods which improved student engagement and success rates.
- Responsible for disseminating to other lecturers best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
Professional rugby player
Numerous professional clubs
11.1998 - 09.2014
- Upheld high professional standards
- Developed and maintained high levels of fitness and skill
- Worked within a team towards a common goal
- Communicated with team and staff members regarding key events (captain)
- Represented club during fan events and promotional activities.
- Adhered to rules and regulations the governing body
- Gave professional media interviews to maintain club reputation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sport Studies
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2000 - 07.2003
A-Levels - 4 (Grade B-D)
Pontefract College
West Yorkshire 09.1998 - 06.2020
GCSEs - 8 (Grade B-C)
Sherburn High School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 09.1993 - 08.1999
Rugby League
/2018 -
Skills
- Highly organised
- Outstanding planning skills
- Strong communicator
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Highly Resilient
- Track record of being Adaptable
Affiliations
- All sports
- Gym and general health
- Reading
- Family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head coach
Featherstone Rovers
04.2023 - 03.2025
Head coach
York Knights
11.2014 - 01.2023
Lecturer
Wakefield College
09.2005 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
University of Huddersfield
09.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sport Studies
University of Huddersfield
09.2000 - 07.2003
Professional rugby player
Numerous professional clubs
11.1998 - 09.2014
A-Levels - 4 (Grade B-D)
Pontefract College
09.1998 - 06.2020
GCSEs - 8 (Grade B-C)
Sherburn High School
09.1993 - 08.1999
Rugby League
/2018 -
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