Terry Cooper
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Experienced and driven leader of over 20 years with record of success in fitness and sport environments, with 10 years in management. Skilled in operational management and team development, creative thinking and problem solving. Strong background in building relationships, working with professional and talented athletes and driving business growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Head of Sport
University of Sussex
Brighton, East Sussex
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Delivered smooth-running of day-to day operations across two-site facility with 500+ users per day and large full time team.
- Extensive experience successfully leading, inspiring and managing team of 5 x full time duty manager staff and large team of teachers/instructors.
- Delivered numerous 6-figure fitness tenders and worked consistently with suppliers to deliver continuous improvement in provision of fitness facilities.
- Successfully worked with various stakeholders to deliver multiple project's from significant maintenance projects, app integration and wellbeing programmes.
- Experience in web content management, membership sales and app development.
Health and Fitness Development Officer
University of Sussex
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Designed and delivered fitness offer across two-sites with 500+ users per day.
- Delivered programme of sport and fitness development for numerous student sport groups.
- Delivered and assessed multiple fitness qualifications to number of fire service regions across UK.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Management and Science of Health and Fitness
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough 09.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff development
- Operations management
- Creative thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship-building
- Agility in changing environments
Accomplishments
Finalist in Outstanding Contribution To Sport category for the Sussex County 2018 Active Sussex Sports Awards.
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Music and Film
- Understanding human behaviour
Certification
Level 5 Departmental leader - CMI Chartered Manager (Distinction)
Timeline
Deputy Head of Sport
University of Sussex
06.2019 - 07.2025
Health and Fitness Development Officer
University of Sussex
09.2014 - 06.2019
Higher National Diploma - Management and Science of Health and Fitness
Farnborough College of Technology
09.2000 - 05.2002
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