David McTaggart

Experience

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  Major League Soccer

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

  Soccer coach

  Soccer coach delivering week long programs. - Age group as well as team clinics

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  Cardinal Newman Catholic School

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2006

  Teacher of Physical Education

  Teacher of GCSE PETeacher of A level practical PE

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  West Island School

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2014

  Director of Rugby - West Island School

  Responsibility for overall direction and vision for rugby at West Island School* Staff Management & Teamwork; Recruit and manage a coaching staff of 8 rugby coaches and outside providers. Providing coaching and skill development opportunities where coaches are able to share ideas and technical knowledge. * Rugby apparel / equipmentDesign, sourcing and management of kit with independent suppliers in China and Hong Kong* Club Link development Strengthening links with local clubs (SBHKU & HKCC) to ensure coaching continuity and pathway development of players from minis to adult. Recent success'-2013/2014 - Division 1, Overall Champions. Winners - U16 boys Grand Final Runners up - U18 & U14 boys Show less

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  Hong Kong Rugby Football Union

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  National Age Grade Rugby Coach

  2011/2012 - Head Coach of U14 Boys National rugby team.Head Coach for 22 man squad. Leading a team of 3 coaches, one physio and manager on an undefeated tour of Singapore.2009 - 2011 - Assistant Coach - U16 2008 - 2009 - Assistant Coach - U14

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  Borelli Walsh Tigers

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Assistant coach

  Forwards coach

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  English Schools Foundation

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2014

  West Island SchoolLeading teacher of GCSE Physical Education- responsibility for administration and running of the current GCSE specification for years 10 and 11. BTEC Level 3 Sports and Exercise Sciences- Design and delivery of three Units across years 12 and 13- Sports Psychology- Research methods for Sport and Exercise Science- Instructing Physical Activity - Planning and organisation of Foundation wide professional development for seven schools and over 30 staff, in line with colleague needs, cross phasedevelopment and international trends- Formulate, undertake and review yearly development plans, based on ESF priorities- Chair meetings and organise agendas with the Heads of Faculty.

  • Teacher of Physical Education

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2014

  • Curriculum group chairman - Physical Education

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
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  Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Recreation Manager

  Manager of all recreation staff and facilities at Mandarin Orientals newest resort and residences. 60 hectare site with 3 beaches, 3 pools and multi-court areas.

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  Bodrum Fitness

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2017

  Personal Trainer

  Program design for all clientsDigital marketing Website designClient relations

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  Hong Kong Rugby Union

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  Accreditation Manager

  • Registering all participants (4000+) with an operational role at the Hong Kong Sevens 2017 • Assigning the access rights and privileges to which a participant is entitled• The production and distribution of the accreditation pass • To ensure legitimate people gain access to the areas where they are performing their duties, preventing unauthorized people gaining access • Contributed to the security and safety of event, minimized risk of damage to individuals and / or facilities• Supporting / monitoring the capturing of personal data of accreditation applicants and making it available to security agencies for screening purposes as required Show less

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  Auckland region

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  Freelance physical education teacher and personal trainer
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  Waiheke High School

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Teacher of PE, Health & Science
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  Freelance educator

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  Seeking new opportunities
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  Greymouth High School

  Jun 2020 - May 2024

  Head of Physical Education, Health & Sport
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  Saint Kentigern

  Jan 2024 - now

  Physical Education & Health teacher