Georgia Smith

Georgia Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    HR & Operations Coordinator at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

  • Education

    • Blenheim high school

      2009 - 2016
      Alevels- A* Sociology, B Physical Education & C Biology // GCSE- 8xA’s 2xB’s

      Activities and Societies: Athletic, rounders and swimming teams. Form captain and House captain. Bronze Duke of Edinburgh

    • CIPD Qualifications

      2024 - 2025
      Level 3 Certificate in People Practice Human Resources

      Excited to start my HR CPD! Topics of study -Business Culture and Change in context -Principles of Analytics-Core behaviours of People professionals -Essentials of people practice

    • Swansea University

      2017 - 2020
      Sport and Exercise Science BSc Sports and Exercise First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Swimming, Waterpolo team, course representative and Sport Executive for Sport Swansea Along side training and competing regularly on the swimming team I took on the leadership role of social secretary for the team in my second year and captain in my final year. I started playing waterpolo in my second year and continued to play making it to the 1st team by my final year. I developed my team work, communication and leadership skills.In my final year I successfully was elected as a sports exec for Sport Swansea. In this role I helped to deliver sports event and university… Show more Along side training and competing regularly on the swimming team I took on the leadership role of social secretary for the team in my second year and captain in my final year. I started playing waterpolo in my second year and continued to play making it to the 1st team by my final year. I developed my team work, communication and leadership skills.In my final year I successfully was elected as a sports exec for Sport Swansea. In this role I helped to deliver sports event and university events such as sports awards and varsity for the student population. I built a strong relationship with the sports department and was able to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational and logistical requirements of running university sport and events. Show less

  • Experience

    • Epsom District Swimming Club

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2018
      Swimming Teacher

      Part time, cover teaching with swimming academies, teaching ages 3-16 years old. Level 1 swimming teacher qualification and level 2 swimming teacher qualification.

    • GLL

      Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
      Swimming Instructor

      Level 2 swimming teacher working with children of all ages ranging from 2 - 16 years old.

    • Swim Academy, Surrey Sports Park

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Swimming Teacher

      Level 2 swimming teacher at Surrey Sports Park. Teaching ages 2-16 years old in the learn to swim program.

    • NCS - National Citizen Service Trust

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Team mentor

      Team mentor for the NCS over the summer supporting the young people on the program.

    • Swansea University Students'​ Union

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

      Responsible for representing student voice at Swansea university. Providing critical feedback from student to senior boards and committees within the university. Oversee the running of student sport clubs, giving direct support to 56 club committees.Responsible for running events, campaigns and fundraisers throughout the year promoting physical activity and healthy active lifestyles.Responsible for the Students’ Union Sports disciplinary and complaints process. I act as mediator and first point of contact for any committee dispute or serious complaint related to sports clubs at the university. In partnership with the university sports department, I supported the delivery of BUCS sporting programs, student training and university sports events. Including Welsh varsity & Sport Swansea sports awards.Mentors included Professor Paul Boyle Vice Chancellor of Swansea University and Ben Lucas, Associate Director of Commercial services at Swansea University. Show less

      • Trustee

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
      • SU Sports officer

        Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
    • Welsh Student Sport

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
      Welsh Student Sport Chair for the BUCS Advisory Group

      As the post holder my responsibility is to work collaboration with the Welsh Student Sport Staff Chair, Stuart Vanstone the director of sport at Cardiff university. To collate the feedback, concerns and aspirations of the staff and student officers within the Welsh Student Sport network. Into a report which we deliver together at the BUCS advisory group meetings throughout the academic year. We are also key stakeholders which BUCS use for feedback during the advisory group meetings. To help shape any changes they might want to make to the structure or provisions of their organisation. To ensure BUCS is providing the best service for its membership. Show less

    • British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

      Jul 2022 - now

      A part of BUCS Competitions and Performance team, coordinating current and developing further regional competitions across the home nations. My main responsibility is delivering the London University Sports League (LUSL) programme. Where I carrying out fixture administration, lead on planing and delivering sport events for the students of the London region. I have financial responsibility for the Regional budget and play a key role in building relationship with key stakeholders across the membership. I am also required to use my digital marketing and communication skills to promote the regional sport programs. Show less

      • HR & Operations Coordinator

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Business and Member Services Officer

        Sept 2023 - Mar 2024
      • Regional Competitions Coordinator

        Jul 2022 - Sept 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher

      The ASA - Swim England
      Feb 2017
    • Level One Award Teaching Aquatics

      The ASA - Swim England
      Jul 2014
    • PIPS Emotional Resilience Train the Trainer Program

      PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland Charity
      Nov 2020
    • Lead and Change Certificate of completion

      National Union of Students (UK)
      Sept 2020
    • Core Mediation Training

      Steve Hindmarsh Ltd
    • Student Minds Mental Health in Sport

      Student Minds
      Oct 2020
    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Aug 2020