Thomas Hotchkiss
OSWESTRY,United Kingdom
Summary
Hard working, committed and honest final year Sports and Exercise Therapy student with experience working hands on within a student lead clinic, Semi-Professional Rugby Club and a Professional Football Club.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Sports Therapist
Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club
Leicester, Leicestershire
2025.09 - Current
- Assisting Head of Medical and Assistant Sports Therapist on training nights with First Team, Second Team and U18s
- Experience in injury assessment, taping, massage, exercise rehabilitation and pitch side first aid across all teams.
Licensed Athletics Technical Official
UK Athletics
2021.01 - 2026.03
- Completed Safeguarding Course and holding an Enhanced DBS. Field Official, Technical Manager & Call Room Judge at a wide range of events across the country including: UK Outdoor & Indoor Championships, English School Championships and various adult & junior competitions within the midlands.
Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher
Get Wet Swim Scheme
Various locations, Shropshire
2018.11 - 2026.03
- Provided one-to-one support for a child with learning difficulties to enhance learning engagement and confidence.
- Developed swimmers of all ages experience and competency's ability and water confidence
- Undertook regular professional development training to stay updated on lifesaving and first aid.
Sports Therapy Work Experience
The New Saints Football Club
Oswestry, Shropshire
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Experience providing massage
- Supervising rehabilitation, injury assessment and strength and conditioning.
General Assistant
Pentreclawdd Farm, Square One, Pickles & Gilhams.
Oswestry, Shropshire
2024.05 - 2024.09
- This included 7:00am setting up and 5:00pm putting away of outside tables for cafes, grass & hedge cutting and egg packing.
Lifeguard & Supervisor
Oswestry School
Oswestry, Shropshire
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Lifeguarding and supervising lunchtime sessions predominantly for a summer holiday camp
Education
BSc (Hons) - Sports & Exercise Therapy
Loughborough College
Loughborough 2023.09 - 2026.08
A Levels - PE(B), Biology (C), Mathematics (E)
Marches School
Oswestry, Shropshire 2021.09 - 2023.08
Level 3 EPQ -
Marches School
Oswestry GCSEs - English Language (6m), Mathematics (8), Physics (7), Chemistry (8), Biology (7), PE (6), History (8), Spanish (6m)
Marches School
Oswestry, Shropshire 2016.09 - 2021.08
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Mental resilience
- Efficient team member
- Quick thinking
- Clear Communicator
Affiliations
- Interested in most sports, particularly football, athletics and rugby (union & league).
- Shrewsbury Town Supporter – Travel to home and away matches when University commitments permit.
- Loughborough Students Rugby League Player - Competing in BUCS Tier 1 South
- Social footballer playing across various society or halls 11 and 6-a-side teams
Certification
- Royal Life Saving Society, Pool Lifeguard - May 2021
- First Aid at Work - May 2021
- Swimming Teaching - SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher – September 2023. Level 1 November 2021
- UK Athletics Field Judge – From 2021. Upgraded to Level 3 - September 2024
Refrences
Ms Hollie Charles - Course Lead for Sport & Exercise Therapy, Loughborough College
Mr Keith Burnett - Head of Medical, Leicester Lions Rugby Club & Work Experience Mentor
Mrs Yvonne Edwards – Employer & Owner, Get Wet Swim Scheme
Mr Julian Morris– Employer & Proprietor of Square One, Pickles, Gilhams & Gareth Morris Construction
Full contact details available on request
Timeline
Student Sports Therapist
Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club
2025.09 - Current
Sports Therapy Work Experience
The New Saints Football Club
2025.06 - 2025.07
General Assistant
Pentreclawdd Farm, Square One, Pickles & Gilhams.
2024.05 - 2024.09
BSc (Hons) - Sports & Exercise Therapy
Loughborough College
2023.09 - 2026.08
Lifeguard & Supervisor
Oswestry School
2022.01 - 2024.01
A Levels - PE(B), Biology (C), Mathematics (E)
Marches School
2021.09 - 2023.08
Licensed Athletics Technical Official
UK Athletics
2021.01 - 2026.03
Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher
Get Wet Swim Scheme
2018.11 - 2026.03
GCSEs - English Language (6m), Mathematics (8), Physics (7), Chemistry (8), Biology (7), PE (6), History (8), Spanish (6m)
Marches School
2016.09 - 2021.08
Level 3 EPQ -
Marches School