Teegan Kerr
Edinburgh,Lothian
Summary
First Class Honours Sport & Exercise Science graduate with proven experience across community sports development, operations, and stakeholder coordination. Adept at applying data-driven analysis, research methods, and person-centred approaches to support the continuous improvement and inclusivity of local sporting initiatives. Experienced in building strong collaborative relationships with schools, internal staff, and external partners to deliver high-quality, stigma-free programming in diverse communities. Confident managing complex operational governance, staff onboarding, and risk compliance while steering positive outcomes in high-pressure environments. Holds active PVG membership alongside advanced first aid, climbing wall rescue, and child safeguarding certifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Sports Coach
Active Schools / ENU
South Lanarkshire
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Person-Centred & Rights-Based Delivery: Designed and delivered inclusive multi-sport coaching sessions (football, basketball, netball) within primary schools, utilizing person-centred and rights-based approaches to ensure every child had an equal voice and opportunity to participate.
- Targeted Inclusion & SIMD Support: Adapted coaching frameworks to actively engage under-represented groups and children from diverse backgrounds, providing tailored 1-to-1 support for children with complex additional support needs (ASN).
- Stigma-Free Engagement: Collaborated with teaching staff to identify and support vulnerable pupils, fostering safe, positive, and stigma-free environments that actively countered the impacts of poverty and boosted low participation.
- Stakeholder & School Collaboration: Built strong, collaborative relationships with a network of headteachers, class teachers, and external active schools coordinators to ensure seamless session delivery aligned with wider school priorities.
- Continuous Improvement via Data: Utilized informal consultation, participant feedback, and observation data to continually assess community/pupil needs, tracking progress to adapt and improve future session plans.
- Governance & Compliance: Upheld rigorous safeguarding, child protection, and risk assessment protocols, ensuring full compliance with council health and safety standards across all dynamic educational environments.
Performance Analyst (volenteer)
Edinburgh Napier University Women’s Football 1st Team
Edinburgh
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Data-Driven Insight & Impact: Managed and analysed complex performance data and match footage via Hudl, translating raw data into actionable insights to evidence impact and support the team's continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Communication: Developed clear, structured, and accessible performance feedback reports, tailoring communication styles to effectively brief coaching staff, players, and club stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborative Review Processes: Worked in close, effective collaboration with a diverse multidisciplinary team of coaches and athletes to establish robust performance review frameworks and preparation strategies.
- Independent Time Management: Autonomously coordinated information systems under tight deadlines, successfully balancing competing priorities across competitive training schedules and fixtures.
Marshall
Gravity Active Entertainment
Edinbrugh
2021.10 - 2026.07
- Operational Compliance & Governance: Strictly applied and monitored safeguarding procedures, GDPR guidelines, comprehensive risk assessments, and health and safety protocols to maintain high-quality, legally compliant leisure environments.
- Customer-Centric Engagement & Consultation: Worked daily with children, parents, and members of the public within a high-volume facility, adapting communication styles to build strong community relationships and manage public inquiries confidently.
- Group Management & Accountability: Supervised multi-activity areas and coordinated events for groups of up to 20 children, demonstrating strong ownership, group leadership, and structured behaviour management over extended periods.
- Managing Change & Adaptability: Exercised dynamic problem-solving and flexibility to manage changing situations smoothly across multiple fast-paced operational departments, including climbing wall activities and public-facing sectors.
- Incident Response & Risk Mitigation: Took full personal responsibility during high-pressure situations, responding quickly and appropriately to first-aid incidents and customer escalations while maintaining safety standards.
- Staff Training & Peer Development: Led the onboarding and operational training of new team members, providing peer-to-peer professional learning across new activity procedures to expand staff capacity and maintain safety standards.
- Event Coordination & Resource Logistics: Coordinated complex event administration, private facility hires, and group bookings; proactively communicated with diverse stakeholders to confirm schedules and align delivery with operational targets.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Sport & Exercise Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 08/2023 - 05/2026
Skills
- Sports Development & Club Capacity Support
- Project & Event Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication & Public Focus
- Rights-Based & Person-Centred Session Delivery
- Safeguarding, Child Protection & Welfare Compliance
- Data-Driven Analysis & Continuous Improvement Tracking
- Solution-Focused Problem Solving & Managing Change
- Operational Risk Assessment & Health & Safety Governance
- Staff Training, Onboarding & Volunteer Empowerment
- Competence with ICT Packages (Microsoft Office & Hudl)
Certification
- First Aid at Work — SCQF Level 6PDF
- Paediatric First Aid — SCQF Level 6
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Training
- PVG Scheme Member (Children & Vulnerable Adults)
- Climbing Wall Rescue Training — Level 2
- Catastrophic Bleed Control Certification — SCQF Level 6
- Dance Leadership Qualification — SCQF Level 5
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Affiliations
- Charity & Community Sport: Active member of a football team representing a mental health charity, using sport as a vehicle to promote well-being, break down social barriers, and foster inclusive, stigma-free peer support networks. Elite Competitive Dance: Former international competitive dancer, representing Scotland at the USASF World Championships in Florida—an event recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)—which instilled a deep commitment to disciplined training, goal-setting, and sporting excellence. Youth Engagement & Inclusion: Passionate about youth sport development; dedicated to creating fun, high-energy environments where children feel safe, built up in confidence, and inspired to build a lifelong love for physical activity.
Timeline
Performance Analyst (volenteer)
Edinburgh Napier University Women’s Football 1st Team
2026.01 - 2026.05
Sports Coach
Active Schools / ENU
2024.01 - 2024.03
Marshall
Gravity Active Entertainment
2021.10 - 2026.07
BSc (Hons) - Sport & Exercise Science
Edinburgh Napier University
08/2023 - 05/2026