Kanokwan Chompoo Thompson
Sedbergh
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual professional with expertise in team management, sports coaching, and mentorship. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills, coupled with strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Known for adaptability and problem-solving prowess, fostering a friendly yet professional environment. Career aspirations include leveraging leadership skills to drive team success in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sports Administrator
Sedbergh School
2024.09 - 2026.02
- Support the Director of Sport with the recruitment and coordination of sports graduates.
- Manage and oversee the senior school sports programme, including the allocation of staffing for fixtures, games, and co-curricular activities.
- Organise all sports-related logistics for both boys’ and girls’ fixtures, including catering, transport, and scheduling.
- Maintain and manage fixtures and sports data across digital platforms including SOCS and iSAMS, ensuring accuracy and effective communication across departments.
- Deputy Housemistress – Robertson House
- Play a key leadership role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of 75 boarding pupils within a large boarding house community.
- Support the Housemistress in the day to day leadership and management of the house, contributing to decision making, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
- Successfully stepped into the role of Housemistress for a two-week period, full leadership responsibility for staff, pupils, routines, and house operations.
- Led the planning and delivery of high profile whole-school events, including the Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner and Speech Day Lunch, managing teams, logistics, and timelines.
- Act as a role model within the boarding community, fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while promoting high standards of conduct and engagement.
Sport Graduate and Residential Tutor
Sedbergh School
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Hockey coach, delivering high-quality coaching to both boys’ and girls’ teams across junior and senior age groups and a wide range of abilities. Planned and led structured training sessions, focusing on skill development, tactical understanding, teamwork, and performance progression.
- Coached athletics during the summer term, supporting pupil development across multiple disciplines and promoting participation and confidence.
- Actively involved in the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme and outdoor education, demonstrating strong leadership, organisation, and teamwork in challenging environments.
- Served as a resident member of boarding house staff, contributing significantly to daily house life, routines, and pastoral support.
- Acted as a tutor to Year 9 pupils, providing guidance, mentoring, and support for academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Built strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, acting as a role model and leader both on and off the pitch.
Graduate Sports Assistant
Ratcliffe College
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Graduate Sports Assistant delivering junior school lessons, senior school P.E. and games, boarding duties, and weekend fixtures.
- Led an undefeated hockey team as head coach, evidencing effective leadership and high-performance standards.
- Consistent boarding presence has enhanced pupil engagement, trust, and behaviour within both academic and sporting settings.
Gap Student
Geelong Grammar School
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Gap Year Sports Assistant at Geelong Grammar School (Australia), supporting senior girls’ boarding, junior and senior P.E. and sport, and undertaking boarding duties twice weekly.
- Contributed to major school sporting events including the athletics carnival and assisted with tennis and hockey coaching.
- Demonstrated adaptability and initiative while working independently overseas within a high-performing boarding school environment.
Sports Coach
Nottingham High School
2021.01 - 2022.08
- I worked as a volunteer sports coach during my time at university, as well as shadowing and participating in P.E., teaching both inside and outside of the classroom. I was coaching multiple sports e.g. hockey, netball, cricket, water polo, swimming and athletics.
- My role then transitioned into a part-time role and I was employed by the school as a hockey assistant coach. I was responsible for helping with games on Saturdays in addition to coaching hockey players of all skill levels twice a week. I was given the opportunity to teach the girls’ rounders and cricket teams after the boys’ hockey season during the weekdays and Saturday fixtures.
- I was given a position of leadership and was made the head coach for the summer holiday clubs at Nottingham High School. This was a two-week summer holiday camp where it was my responsibility to ensure the safety of the students and the smooth operation of the schedule.
Waitress & Bartender
SQ Bar and Restaurant
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Entrusted with counting up the money at the end of service
- Responsible for managing the top floor of food and drink service
- Front of house greetings and dealing with customer complaints
Brand Representative
Hollister
2019.03 - 2019.09
- Aiding customers and offering an immaculate customer experience
- Targeting specific audiences and turning them into sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Coaching BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
2019.01 - 2022.01
A-Levels - BTEC Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma – DMM
Petroc College
2016.01 - 2018.01
GCSE's -
Shebbear College Independent School
Skills
- Team Management & Leadership
- Sports Coaching & Mentorship
- Organisation & Time Management
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Bilingual (English & Thai)
- Enthusiastic, Friendly, and Professional
Certification
- England & GB Hockey Coaching for Club Players
- England & GB Hockey Level 1 Umpiring
- England Athletics Coaching Assistant
- First Aid – Allens Training
- Lifeguarding Qualification
- Keeping Children Safe In Education –IHASCO
- Fire Awareness in Education –IHASCO
- Cyber Security Awareness –IHASCO
- Safeguarding for Young People – TES
Timeline
Sports Administrator
Sedbergh School
2024.09 - 2026.02
Sport Graduate and Residential Tutor
Sedbergh School
2023.09 - 2024.09
Graduate Sports Assistant
Ratcliffe College
2022.10 - 2023.07
Gap Student
Geelong Grammar School
2022.08 - 2022.10
Sports Coach
Nottingham High School
2021.01 - 2022.08
Brand Representative
Hollister
2019.03 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Coaching BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Waitress & Bartender
SQ Bar and Restaurant
2016.01 - 2020.01
A-Levels - BTEC Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma – DMM
Petroc College
2016.01 - 2018.01
GCSE's -
Shebbear College Independent School