Compete at a high level as a first team football player for Renfrew in the Scottish Championship Additionally, train year-round and compete annually in HYROX endurance fitness events
Kiera Heppenstall
Prestwick,South Ayrshire
Summary
Journalism student with expertise in communication, storytelling, and digital media. Proven leadership and adaptability through 1-on-1 football coaching, enhancing individual performance with structured guidance. Experienced content manager skilled in content planning, social media strategy, and audience engagement. Highly organized and creative, thriving in both independent and collaborative fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Coach
NXTgenScotland
Ayr / Kilmarnock , Ayrshire
05.2025 - Current
- Motivated Football Coach with a strong background in developing and inspiring individuals. Delivered performance-focused coaching that enhanced player skills, confidence, and motivation. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and development.
- Built strong relationships with players, understanding their aspirations and concerns, and motivating them towards their goals.
- Build athlete confidence through motivation and encouragement strategies.
- Instilled love of sport by helping each player to fully grasp all areas of gameplay.
- Enthusiastic individual with a diverse skill set encompassing communication, motivation, and player development. Drives collaborative efforts and nurtures a positive atmosphere to enhance individual and team performance. Aims to create an impactful coaching experience that encourages lifelong enjoyment of sports.
Football Coach
Football Fun Factory
Troon/Kilmarnock
11.2024 - Current
- Instructed individuals and groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles and strategies to achieve desired results.
- Contact parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
- Created fun and exciting sessions each week.
- Took mixed age groups.
Football Coach
Park Sports Project
Glasgow
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Facilitated sportsmanship by guiding players to show respect for team members and opponents.
- Coordinated practice sessions to enhance player skills and strategy implementation.
- Instructed players on safety regulations and ensured compliance.
- Communicated with parents to relay information and address inquiries.
- Structured and led training activities.
Content Manager
Complete Coaching
Ayr, South Ayrshire
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Reviewed or updated web page content or links using appropriate tools.
- Controlled clients payments and ensured everything was in order for the coach.
- Brought ideas and trends to the table which was later used.
- Crafted high-quality content to engage target audiences and boost brand loyalty.
- Managed and edited high-quality visuals to enhance content aesthetics and audience engagement.
Waitress
St Nicholas Golf Club
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Served food and drinks, removed dirty dishes, and refilled beverages to enhance dining experience.
- Communicated orders to kitchen staff to turn tables faster, keeping food fresh and hot.
- Greeted and escorted guests to tables, fostering warm welcome.
- Processed accurate cash and credit card transactions.
- Trained new employees on restaurant policies.
- Prepared tables for guests by setting out linens and silverware.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of west Scotland
Ayr2026
HND - SPORTS COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow06.2025
Skills
- Coaching techniques
- Communication skills
- Content creation and management
- Performance analysis
- Team collaboration
- Physical training
- Creativity
- Social media monitoring
- Editing and proofreading
- Creative writing
- Canva
- Client communication
- Digital and social media marketing
- Deadline management
- Self motivated
- Coaching mentality
- Team leadership
- Writing
- Video journalism
- Video production
- Fluent in multimedia platforms
Interests
Timeline
Football Coach
NXTgenScotland
05.2025 - Current
Football Coach
Park Sports Project
12.2024 - 09.2025
Football Coach
Football Fun Factory
11.2024 - Current
Content Manager
Complete Coaching
02.2023 - 09.2024
Waitress
St Nicholas Golf Club
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of west Scotland
HND - SPORTS COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT
City of Glasgow College