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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Oliver Smyth

Newtownabbey,Antrim and Newtownabbey

Summary

I am a proactive 19 year old student at Ulster University currently studying Sports Studies. I was vice captain of the Belfast Royal Academy 1st XV rugby team which included membership of the Senior Leadership Committee. Since 2021 I have been part of the Ulster Rugby pathway system U17 level and have progressed through ending at the Ulster Rugby Sub Academy Squad. I hold a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award for which I was required to coach junior cricket teams as part of my personal programme of activities. The above activities have allowed me to develop strong motivational, leadership, communication and team working skills. Furthermore, I have required a Youth coaching certificate for rugby from the IRFU and a NCC level 1 coaching certificate from the IFA in football.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports Coach

MR Sports
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed player skills by implementing strategic training programmes.
  • Encouraged team unity for improved performance on the field.
  • Enhanced communication with personal development sessions.
  • Implemented effective coaching strategies to improve player fitness levels.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation.

Rugby coach

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast, Antrim
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased player performance by developing comprehensive training programmes.
  • Led team to regional victory through implementation of advanced strategies.
  • Developed stronger teamwork within squad by conducting regular team-building exercises.
  • Enhanced players' skills dramatically with personalised coaching sessions.
  • Fostered a positive environment for player growth and success through encouraging communication and mutual respect.
  • Implemented new fitness routines to ensure optimal physical condition of all players.
  • Improved overall field strategy due to thorough analysis of opposing teams' game patterns.

Customer service representative

ASDA
Ballyclare, Antrim and Newtownabbey
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively handling complaints and inquiries.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
  • Ensured smooth running of operations with timely preparation of reports.
  • Facilitated customer loyalty programmes to enhance customer retention.

Club community outreach officer

Academy RFC
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
11.2023 - 04.2024

· Responsible for growing the game of rugby within my designated club ensuring players have a lifelong experience in the game in both the male and female disciplines of the game.

· Identify potential feeder schools for my designated club initiate interaction with those schools and run a series of rugby sessions for those schools to encourage the children to join the club.

· Organise and lead tournaments and Blitz's.

· Facilitate projects as determined by the Club Chairman.

· Carry out any other duties that are assigned to me from time to time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport Studies

Ulster University
Belfast
09.2023 -

A-Levels - History

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Business Studies

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast
09.2021 - 06.2023

BTEC Level 3 - Sport

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast
09.2021 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Organisation
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership

Certification

  • IRFU youth coaching award
  • IRFU affiliative referee


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sports Coach

MR Sports
06.2024 - Current

Club community outreach officer

Academy RFC
11.2023 - 04.2024

Rugby coach

Belfast Royal Academy
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sport Studies

Ulster University
09.2023 -

Customer service representative

ASDA
07.2023 - 10.2024

A-Levels - History

Belfast Royal Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Business Studies

Belfast Royal Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023

BTEC Level 3 - Sport

Belfast Royal Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • IRFU youth coaching award
  • IRFU affiliative referee


Oliver Smyth