Molly McKenna
Randalstown,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with expertise in peer relationship building and facilities maintenance. I have strong skills in first aid and CPR training, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. Known for time efficiency and initiative taking, aiming to leverage these competencies towards enhancing organisational safety and operational effectiveness. As an elite athlete I have learned how to work well in a team as well as work well in a team under pressure.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Gymnastics coach
JUMP Gymnastics Club
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
2025.09 - Current
This job has taught me so many skills for working asides from gymnastics skills. It has taught me how to have great communication skills such as customer service and staying professional under pressure. Coaching has also taught me safety protocols as well as organizational skills to make sure everyone I am working alongside is safe in the environment they are working in and everyone is prepared for what they will be doing. In this job I have to multi task very often as I have to make sure that all of my gymnasts and customers are being seen to as well as staying safe.
- Fostered team spirit with group activities and bonding sessions.
- Ensured safe equipment usage, minimising risk of accidents during practice sessions.
- Set up and safe proofed gym area before sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport business management
University of Stirling
Stirling 2025.09 -
A-Levels - Health and social care. Business studies, Double sport science
St Louis Grammar school
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim 2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - Secondary Education
St Benedict's College
Randalstown, Antrim and Newtownabbey 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Peer relationship building
- First Aid
- Facilities and equipment maintenance
- CPR training
- Rules and regulations compliance
- Time efficiency
- Initiative taking
Affiliations
- Double mini trampoline gymnastics has been a huge part of my life since I was 7 years old. I am currently at the world elite level. Being an elite athlete for Great Britain has taught me so many things. Such as organisational skills for my training and competition schedule. Elite sport has also taught me amazing social skills as well as working well under pressure but remaining professional at all times.
Accomplishments
As my time as an elite athlete there has been many achievements that I have gained. Such as:
Senior team world champion- 2023
Junior world champion- 2022
Junior European champion- 2022
Senior European Silver medalist- 2026
Timeline
Gymnastics coach
JUMP Gymnastics Club
2025.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sport business management
University of Stirling
2025.09 -
A-Levels - Health and social care. Business studies, Double sport science
St Louis Grammar school
2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - Secondary Education
St Benedict's College
2018.09 - 2023.06