Simon Hunt

Experience

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  Samurai international

  Jan 1998 - now

  Specialist Sevens International

  Player and Coach for one of the worlds best invitational sevens teams. Competing and winning in tournaments all over the world including; - Trinidad - Amsterdam- Rome- New York- Thailand - Hong Kong Samurai International are also currently champions of the GB sevens series.

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  Rugby Football Union

  Jun 1998 - now

  As an RFU Coach Educator, I help coaches improve and develop their skills through the delivery of seminars, workshops,CPD sessions, including the delivery of RFU levels 1 & 2. Available sessions can be booked through the RFU website; Www.rfu.comOr for any specialised workshops you may need, please contact me directly Full time contracted player for the England Sevens squad. Competing for England around the world in the IRB World Sevens Series. Competed for Team England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Dehli.

  • Coach Educator

    Jan 2012 - now

  • England Sevens Player

    Jun 1998 - May 2012
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  Newport Gwent Dragons

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Professional Rugby Player
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  European Commission

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2024

  UK ambassador for the European Commission of Education

  UK ambassador for the European Commission of Educations 'Youth on the Move' initiative. Youth on the Move is a comprehensive package of policy initiatives on education and employment for young people in Europe. Launched in 2010, it is part of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.Youth on the Move aims to improve young people’s education and employability, to reduce high youth unemployment and to increase the youth-employment rate – in line with the wider EU target of achieving a 75% employment rate for the working-age population (20-64 years) – by:•making education and training more relevant to young people's needs•encouraging more of them to take advantage of EU grants to study or train in another country•encouraging EU countries to take measures simplifying the transition from education to work. Show less

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  Specialist Rugby Coaching

  Jan 2011 - now

  Freelance Sportscoach

  Delivering specialist rugby coaching in both the 15's and 7's versions of the game to teams and clubs such as Northampton Saints and the Kenyan international 7's team.

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  University of the West of England

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2024

  Qualified Physical Education Teacher

  Qualified teacher in Physical Education and Mathematics.

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  Sky College

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2020

  Head of Physical Education

  Head of Physical Education Department at Sky College, Taunton.

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  Dings Crusaders RFC

  Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Backs & Defensive Coach

  Backs & Defensive coach for the national two team Dings Crusaders. Organising, co-ordinating an delivering team and individual sessions.

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  Old Bristolians RFC

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2024

  Director of Rugby

  Director of Rugby at one of Bristol's best junior clubs; Old Bristolian's RFCRole includes: - Elite Coach Mentoring - Coach Development - Senior Team Coaching- Creation and maintaining links throughout the clubs various sections (Elite, Women's, Minis & Juniors sections)- Creation of elite player pathways to high level clubs- Establishing & creating links with other local clubs

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  Apogee Education and Training Consultants

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2024

  Managing Director
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  Discovery Education Centre LTD

  Feb 2023 - now

  Managing Director