Jemima McCourt
London,London
Summary
Energetic Snowboard instructor with a flair for engaging students in a fun way.
I would like one day to work around the world being a snowboard instructor.
I also work voluntarily at Wake Up Docklands, a cable wakeboarding centre. I love Wakeboarding and am trying to improve my own skills so i can be an instructor.
I also really enjoy meeting new people, travel and helping shoot BTS content
I used to play football in the Junior Premier League - playing for numerous teams including Camden Ladies FC, Watford Ladies FC, Juventus, Haringey Girls and Valencia.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Snowboard instructor
The Snow Centre
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
2025.09 - Current
- I have been working full time at The Snow Centre since September 2025, during their busy winter season
- I teach all ages from 3- 70 of all different abilities
- I supervise group classes with up to 6 adults and I also teach full day courses and private classes for children and adults
- Created lesson plans that needed constant adaptation for different age groups and levels.
- I'm proud of getting lots of private referrals and 5* reviews.
- Recently I was also first responder when one of my colleagues had an epileptic seizure. I took charge of the situation, helped him get safely back to the bottom of the mountain and looked after both mine and his students
Runner
Close Up Productions
London, Greater London
2024.08 - 2024.08
- This was a promo Shoot for a company who are the leading Neurodiversity experts in the UK. They are looking to support dyslexic people in the workplace. I could relate to this as I am also dyslexic.
- My responsibilities were to look after and carry the kit.
- I also operated the second camera for the interviews and helped with the sound.
Snowboard Assistant Coach
Snowcentre Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
2024.07 - 2024.07
- I did 2 days work experience at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead
- I was shadowing an instructor whilst he taught his lessons.
- I learnt how to identify different learning styles suitable for the needs of individual students of differing age groups, how to create an appropriate learning environment and how to incorporate this knowledge into sessions to maximise safety, enjoyment and further learning.
Runner - Spice Tailor Advert
Close Up Productions
London, Greater London
2024.04 - 2024.04
- Shoot with the Indian food brand, SpiceTaylor
- My responsibilities were to look after and carry the kit.
- I also operated the camera on a dolly and did a Behind The Scenes shoot and edit. Here is the final result - https://www.closeupproductions.co.uk/adverts - it has over 2.7 million views on You Tube
Runner - Cerave with Marcus Rashford
Close Up Productions
London, Greater London
2024.02 - 2024.02
- This was a shoot for an advert for CeraVe facial products with Marcus Rashford, Manchester United football forward.
- My responsibilities were to look after and carry the kit, speak to the talent and his brother who had accompanied him.
- Here is the finished result - https://www.closeupproductions.co.uk/adverts The film got over 20 million hits on TikTok!
Education
GCSES - English, Maths, Business, Spanish
Acland Burghley School
Tufnell Park, London 2023.09 - 2025.07
Skills
- Snowboard Instructor BASI Level 1
- 2 Day outdoor first aid course ITC SCQF Level 6
- Full DBS
- Safety and Child Protection trained
- CBT Motorbike Licence
Certification
- SSE Level 1 Snowboard Instructor
- Emergency First Aid at work
- NSPCC Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Clean DBS
Affiliations
- I have a 50 CC Motorbike which i'm hoping to swap for a 125 when i turn 17.
Timeline
Snowboard instructor
The Snow Centre
2025.09 - Current
Runner
Close Up Productions
2024.08 - 2024.08
Snowboard Assistant Coach
Snowcentre Hemel Hempstead
2024.07 - 2024.07
Runner - Spice Tailor Advert
Close Up Productions
2024.04 - 2024.04
Runner - Cerave with Marcus Rashford
Close Up Productions
2024.02 - 2024.02
GCSES - English, Maths, Business, Spanish
Acland Burghley School
2023.09 - 2025.07