Rosie MacDonald
Millhouse,Tighnabruaich
Summary
A motivated and enthusiastic sports development student with a strong interest in sport and fitness, and a passion for shinty. Experience gained through active schools volunteering and shinty coaching placements, working with diverse groups, and promoting participation. Highly skilled in communication and teamwork. A passion for developing own coaching skills and ability and progressing within a sports development role, with the aim of contributing to the growth of shinty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Pool lifeguard
Portavadie Spa & Leisure
Tighnabruaich, Argyll
2024.01 - Current
- Collaborated with team to achieve full pool coverage and cleaning procedures.
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Consistently checked water temperatures, pH and chlorine levels to safeguard swimmers' health.
- Worked outside in adverse weather conditions.
Shinty Coach
Active Schools
Dunoon, Argyll
2022.08 - Current
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- Planned and led training sessions to motivate players and improve gameplay.
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
Leisure attendant
Portavadie Spa & Leisure
Tighnabruaich, Argyll
2021.08 - 2024.01
- Assessed pool chemical levels and reported concerns to management so required standards were met.
- Proactively promoted leisure centre activities, memberships and current offers to customers.
- Cleaned changing rooms, bathroom facilities and drains to maintain hygiene standards.
- Responded to emergencies quickly and calmly, prioritising customer safeguarding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coaching and Developing Sport
University of the west of Scotland
Ayr09.2025
Higher National Diploma - Coaching and Developing Sport
City of Glasgow Collegw
Glasgow 08.2022
Skills
- Team player
- Emergency Response
- Motivator
- Strong communicator
- First aid and CPR
- Passion for sport
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Coaching Experience
- Sports Coaching Volunteer
- Inclusive activity planning
- Effective feedback delivery
Timeline
Pool lifeguard
Portavadie Spa & Leisure
2024.01 - Current
Shinty Coach
Active Schools
2022.08 - Current
Leisure attendant
Portavadie Spa & Leisure
2021.08 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Science - Coaching and Developing Sport
University of the west of Scotland
Higher National Diploma - Coaching and Developing Sport
City of Glasgow Collegw