I’ve worked in the sector since 1994. As lifeguard, swimming teacher, and several leadership roles.
I was with STA and ASA / Swim England for many years working on programmes such as STAMark and SwimMark.
For the last 3 years I’ve been with GM Active a collaboration of 12 leisure trusts and 99 facilities, leading change and evolution across Greater Manchester and for our sector.
I’ve been Quest assessing for almost 12 months now, I really enjoy meeting new people and visiting new facilities. Aiming to ensure that Quest is a development tool and enjoy helping facilities to achieve accreditation.
Skills
Leadership in multidiscipline environments as a volunteer- overseeing expansions of membership, participation and facilities in Tennis, Rugby, and Swimming.
Strategic planning and direction.
Strategic papers written to secure major funding source for a 4-year cycle
Creation of implementation plans and key performance indicators to achieve strategic aims through operational delivery.
Presentation skills.
Influencing, challenging and support of multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
Development of policies, procedures and structures to secure the long-term future of sport in, such as latest recovery guidance.
Budget management and forecasting.
Talent recognition and matching talent to key initiatives
People Management and coaching of field-based teams.
Development of Coach, Volunteer and leisure staff development opportunities, through resource development, workshops and courses.
Committed to self-improvement and personal development through numerous volunteer roles.
Business remodelling and planning
Interests
Outside of being a dad taxi on the weekend
I enjoy coaching a youth rugby team
Love staying active and being in the great outdoors
The world is a place to explore and love to travel when I can (both in the UK and abroad)
In enjoy swimming, hiking, socialising, participation in sport and spectating at sports too
