Nuala Ward
45 Castle Wemyss Drive, Wemyss Bay,Inverclyde
Summary
I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual with a genuine passion for sport, fitness and helping others achieve their potential. Through my Modern Apprenticeship in Sports Coaching with Inverclyde Council, I have gained valuable experience delivering inclusive and engaging sports activities to individuals of varying ages and abilities. Alongside my Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, my experience as an Activity Leader has strengthened my communication, leadership and customer service skills. Recognised with Young Volunteer of the Year 2025 and the Parkdean Resorts Future Star Award 2025, I am keen to build a career in the sport and leisure industry and bring my enthusiasm, positive attitude and willingness to learn to a gym environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Modern Apprentice; Sports Coach
Inverclyde Council
05.2025 - Current
- Plan and deliver engaging sports sessions for children and young people across a range of ages and abilities.
- Assist in organising and delivering extracurricular sports clubs and physical activity sessions within local schools.
- Encourage participation in sport and physical activity, promoting healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing.
- Adapt coaching activities to suit different skill levels, abilities and individual needs.
- Create a safe, inclusive and positive environment where all participants feel supported and encouraged.
- Develop communication and leadership skills through working with pupils, teachers and fellow coaches.
- Support the organisation and delivery of school sports events, festivals and competitions.
- Demonstrate teamwork, reliability and professionalism when working alongside other staff members.
- Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring activities are delivered safely and effectively.
- Develop practical coaching skills and knowledge through workplace experience, training and ongoing professional development
Activity Leader
Parkdean Resorts
Wemyss Bay
05.2025 - 10.2026
- Organising and delivering exciting activities for guests
- Ensuring safety of guests and team members through correct equipment use, storage and security
- Maximising retail and ancillary income
- Keeping activity areas clean, well presented and safe at all times
- Providing friendly, professional customer service and representing the park as a positive ambassador
Sports Coach; Sessional (Paid)
Inverclyde Athletic Club
Inverclyde
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Deliver a fun and engaging multi-sports session to Primary School aged children.
- Demonstrate activities by breaking tasks down into memorable sequences to aid understanding and quick learning.
- Adapt training to needs and interests of group or individual participants.
- Provided session feedback to parents and guardians.
Sports Coach, Summer Camp (Paid)
Inverclyde Athletic Club
Inverclyde
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging activities for young athletes at a Summer Holiday Athletic Camp.
- Created enjoyable and secure coaching experiences.
- Assisted children in socialising and developing friendship bonds, boosting their confidence.
- Worked collectively with coaching team to enhance delivery of sessions.
- Offered regular updates to parents and guardians following each session.
Sports Leader; Disability Sports (Voluntary)
Active Schools Inverclyde
Inverclyde
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned creative, fun and enjoyable adapted sports activities and lessons for children with additional support needs , ensuring students participated in enjoyable sporting experiences.
- Provided ongoing motivation and encouragement to ensure students enjoyed their session.
- Closely followed all policies and procedures to ensure children stayed safe within an enjoyable environment.
- Adapted training to needs and interests of group or individual participants.
- Facilitated engaging sessions through effective teamwork.
Education
St Columba's High School
Inverclyde 2020 - 2025
Skills
- Pleasant manner
- Polite and compassionate
- Calm under pressure
- Customer Service focussed
- Highly motivated and energetic
- Hard working and dedicated
- Good timekeeping and organised
- Team player
Certification
- SCQF Level 6 Sports Coaching Active Learning & Leisure
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- SCQF Level 6 MA in Sports Coaching
- Inverclyde Council Young Volunteer of the Year Award 2025
- Parkdean Resorts Future Star Award 2025
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
- Clyde Netball Team Junior Captain
- St Columba’s High School Netball Team Captain
- St Columba’s High School Sports Champion 2021,2022,2023
- Clyde Netball Club Most Committed Player 2023/2024 season
References
Gillian Hughes
Active Schools & Sports Development Manager
Inverclyde Council – Active Schools
Telephone: 07801 498145
Email: Gillian.Hughes@inverclyde.gov.uk
Samuel Ahlfeld
Activities & Leisure Manager
Parkdean Resorts
Telephone: 07391 141329
Email: samuel.ahlfeld@parkdean-resorts.com
Timeline
Modern Apprentice; Sports Coach
Inverclyde Council
05.2025 - Current
Activity Leader
Parkdean Resorts
05.2025 - 10.2026
Sports Coach, Summer Camp (Paid)
Inverclyde Athletic Club
07.2024 - 08.2024
Sports Leader; Disability Sports (Voluntary)
Active Schools Inverclyde
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sports Coach; Sessional (Paid)
Inverclyde Athletic Club
03.2024 - 12.2025
St Columba's High School
2020 - 2025