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Owen Chamberlain

Owen Chamberlain

Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Excited and passionate about sports training and coaching particularly for school aged individuals. Seeking opportunity to build a career via an apprenticeship to utilise vocational studies in these areas by creating personalised athlete targets using direct, motivational approaches. Determined to become an accomplished professional with extensive experience developing targeted training programmes for ongoing development and achievement. Eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience.

Familiar with rule-enforcement, safeguarding principles, and training programme development from experience gained from playing and coaching expertise in assisting with after school sports at a local primary school, and refereeing for a local girls football club. Provides depth of knowledge across sports science, psychology and nutrition. Uses holistic approaches to develop well-rounded individuals.

Organised and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet goals. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Seasonal Garden Nursery Assistant

Haddenham Garden Centre
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
2025.04 - Current

A seasonal worker involved with all aspects of outdoor living within the garden centre.

  • Regular plant maintenance and upkeep.
  • Assisting with customer deliveries around Buckinghamshire.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise whilst manning the customer service desk.

Football Referee

Aylesbury United Women FC U14
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
2023.11 - Current
  • Achieved FA Grassroots certification that demonstrates up to date knowledge on rule updates, and football trends, Stay up-to-date with future changes through monthly newsletter.
  • Successfully managed over a dozen games for the Aylesbury Greens & Whites.
  • Conducted thorough playing field inspections to maintain a safe environment for players, minimising injury rate to none during games officiated.
  • Facilitated smooth running of games by performing effective preparatory work, including ball pumping, goal position checking, ensuring corner flags and nets are in place, and that assistants have flags.
  • Educated players and coaches on different rules and regulations, employing clear communication to ensure comprehension.
  • Enforced all rules during games, communicating with other officials efficiently to make fair decisions.
  • Ensured positive match experience by effectively resolving any conflicts arising between players, coaches and observers.

Volunteer Assistant Teacher

Aylesbury United Womens and Girls Football Club
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
2024.11 - 2025.04

Helping to deliver fun football training sessions for 3-7 year olds. Provide sessions including different types of drills, activities and games.

After School Sports Assistant - Voluntary

Turnfurlong Junior School
Aylesbury, BKM
2022.10 - 2023.04
  • Assisted teaching staff with after school sports club, focused on cross country running
  • Inspired the students through encouragement and motivation to improve their performance
  • Acted as the hare, to guide the students around the course

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Sport

The Grange School
Aylesbury
2017.09 -

A-Levels - History

The Grange School
Aylesbury
2017.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Sport

The Grange School
Aylesbury
2017.09 -

GCSEs - Eight Subjects

The Grange School
Aylesbury
2017.09 -

Skills

General

  • DBS Certified Nov'23
  • FA Grassroots Referee Certified Nov'23
  • Attained Duke of Edinburgh Bronze

School

  • 100% Punctuality, no detentions
  • Senior Prefect, Student Engagement
  • 3 x Year Team Leader Recognitions from Teachers
  • 2 x Sport Leader badges
  • Consistently achieved End of Year prizes at School Awards Ceremony as below
  • Year 7 Achievement in Maths
  • Year 8 Progress in PE
  • Year 9 Achievement in English
  • Year 10 Student of the Year award

Referee

  • Effective communicator
  • Sport psychology
  • Behaviour & Confrontation management
  • Football rules, interpretation & enforcement
  • Field inspection
  • Safety regulations

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

Seasonal Garden Nursery Assistant

Haddenham Garden Centre
2025.04 - Current

Volunteer Assistant Teacher

Aylesbury United Womens and Girls Football Club
2024.11 - 2025.04

Football Referee

Aylesbury United Women FC U14
2023.11 - Current

After School Sports Assistant - Voluntary

Turnfurlong Junior School
2022.10 - 2023.04

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Sport

The Grange School
2017.09 -

A-Levels - History

The Grange School
2017.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Sport

The Grange School
2017.09 -

GCSEs - Eight Subjects

The Grange School
2017.09 -
Owen Chamberlain