Scott Mathieson
Aberdeen
Summary
Experienced Training Instructor focused on creating engaging learning environments and fostering skill development. Known for designing and delivering impactful training programmes that enhance team performance and productivity. Skilled in tailoring content to diverse audiences, ensuring clear understanding and application of key concepts. Highly efficient Rescue Team Member well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Training Instructor
MRS Training & Rescue
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2022 - Current
- In my current role I have worked very hard to get where I am.
- I have strived to get through various qualifications such as my Level 3 TAQA Qualification and PTLLS to allow myself to get into the classroom and develop as a trainer.
- This has granted me the opportunity to become relied upon as the go-to First Aid and Confined Space Instructor for the site.
- I am also responsible for the delivery of Scottish Water Course such as Manual Handling and confined space awareness.
- I am frequently involved in Health & Safety discussions with both my peers and management for the benefit of the site and course we deliver.
- The other Role of my job is working as a member of a rescue team, this part of the job is invaluable as it allows me to connect with many different companies to gain valuable experience as well as great industry examples to further my H&S knowledge
- As a member of a rescue team, I regularly practice my skills and practice what I preach when teaching courses
- I do this by taking part in mock rescues where I often take a team lead role.
- I have completed my Level 4 City & Guilds IQA award. As Internal quality assurance is a area I thoroughly enjoy
- when completing Auditing duties I am responsible for ensuring all courses are taught to the required awarding body standard. I also complete desktop sampling duties to ensure Assessors are meeting their required standard and no learners are unfairly awarded qualifications.
- Recently I have started working on my National General Certification in Occupational health and safety (NEBOSH) which I am awaiting result
Leisure Operation Manager
Village Gym
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
12.2020 - 05.2022
- My day-to-day job included running operations of the club with a member base of more than 3000, providing the customer with an excellent experience and promoting a positive work environment for staff.
- I worked closely with the Club manager working on P&L and payroll to maximize profit while staffing an exceptionally busy club.
- I frequently used various IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams to produce work.
- I also used Compliance Centre when dealing with club and hotel audits H&S Audits
- These audits were conducted annually, and this was one of my key responsibilities to ensure that the club fully conformed
- Audits were split into two parts for the club, one being a full health and safety audit, this checked the competency records of staff, the safety of the club, ensuring first aid stock was suitable and sufficient, their where no hazards present within the building.
- the second part was a full Pool Plant Operations audit. This included an in-depth review of all policies, procedures and documents held on the pool and filtration systems along with a review of the plant rooms to ensure there was full compliance with proper safe chemical storage in line with COSHH regulations.
- In this role I was the first point of contact with group fitness instructors as I dealt with their invoices and timetable to ensure the club meets the demand of its members.
- I am responsible for all team members' well-being while at work but also handling any disciplinary procedures.
- In this role I managed a team of 27 employees.
- I was also a Duty Manager; this involves being a key point of contact in the hotel for unhappy guests or leading the fire team in the event of hotel evacuation.
Team Leader
Village Gym
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
10.2019 - 12.2020
- My role involved managing a team of lifeguards and personal trainers with a total of 19 people under my supervision.
- I am confident and competent handling dangerous chemicals with my pool plant room duties, I effectively make Rota for the teams to ensure the club is covered.
- I hold team meetings every month and am normally the first aider on shift.
- I eagerly contribute towards the health and Safety of the club at all times by completing fire walks, ensuring chemical cupboards are locked, appropriate signage is displayed and all staff are competent.
Education
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise - Fitness
NESCOL
Aberdeen, Aberdeen CityHNC Fitness, Health & Exercise - undefined
NESCOL
Higher Qualifications - undefined
Hazlehead Academy
National Qualifications -
Hazlehead Academy
Skills
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Classroom experience
FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- NEBOSH General Certificate (In Progress)
- IOSH Managing Safely
- L4 TAQA (Internal Quality Assurance)
- Advanced Working At Height & Rescue
- Advanced First Aid
- High Risk Confined Space & Rescue
- Rescue Worker
- Fire Safety
- Manual Handling
- L3 TAQA (Assessing Qualification)
- Ptlls (Teaching qualification)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health & Safety Training Instructor
MRS Training & Rescue
06.2022 - Current
Leisure Operation Manager
Village Gym
12.2020 - 05.2022
Team Leader
Village Gym
10.2019 - 12.2020
HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise - undefined
NESCOL
Higher Qualifications - undefined
Hazlehead Academy
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise - Fitness
NESCOL
National Qualifications -
Hazlehead Academy
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