Cameron Kerr

Experience

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  Inverclyde Amateur Swimming Club

  Apr 2019 - May 2022

  Inverclyde Amateur Swimming ClubRanked 12th in Scotland (2022) - Leading coach for the club's Talent Development squad, working with swimmers that are regularly competing at West Districts and beginning to challenge for medals. Additionally, aiding in managing the transition to performance squads. - Planning and delivering both pool and land based sessions in-line with the clubs long term athlete development framework and technical philosophy. - Mentoring and helping to develop youth coaches via the club's young volunteer program and Duke of Edinburgh volunteers. - Overseeing club assessment days, assessing trial members to ensure quality and club readiness in all incoming members. - Assistant Coach at West District’s Junior Academy 2021/22, the first stage of Scottish Swimming Performance Programme helping in the delivery of the technical swim clinic and the educational side of the program. - Assisting in long-term planning within the club, highlighting major competitions and developing the quarterly meso-cycle. - Voted Inverclyde ASC - Coach of the Year 2021/22 Show less

  • Swim Coach

    Mar 2021 - May 2022

  • Assistant Swim Coach

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Inverclyde Leisure

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  Lifeguard

  Casual staff member at Inverclyde Leisure. Now work with Inverclyde Leisure as a support Trainer Assessor when back in Scotland, assisting in training delivery.

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  Parkdean Resorts

  Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  Parkdean Resorts - Wemyss Bay Holiday Park, ScotlandSeasonal Contract (February - November)- Responsible for full day to day operations within pool and activities on park.- Conducting daily pool plant management duties as well as ad-hoc corrective actions.- Dewinterised and aided in pool plant turn on and opening for season.- Ensured health and safety compliance ensuring all paperwork is correctly stored, accessible and regularly reviewed.- Coordinating and delivering activities training and ensuring competency within team member delivery.- Responsible for all swim store retail operations handling stock counts, purchase orders, day-to-day cash handling and display management.- Directly responsible for a team of 12 qualified lifeguards and sports instructors. Deputising in absence of sports and leisure manager.Fully trained and experienced in all complex areas, providing cover when required in Retail and Food and Beverage. Show less Running activity sessions with all ages delivering in a fun and enjoyable way. During my time at Wemyss Bay, I have dealt with major issues which have araised for example we had an issue with our booking system at the start of COVID resulting in the pool being over 3 times its maximum capacity. Alongside my manager, the team contacted over 250 people to rearrange their bookings and explain to the customers the issue that occurred.Key roles and Responsibilities – Lifeguarding, Chemical Testing and Corrective Action, Plant Room Opening Checks, Interacting with Customers and Booking Sessions.Seasonal Position - March to November Show less

  • Sports and Leisure Supervisor/Team Leader

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Lifeguard and Sports Instructor

    Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Bar Staff

    Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Haven

  Mar 2022 - now

  Haven - Blue Dolphin Hoilday ParkEstablished year-round role.• Responsible for the day-to-day operations across multiple venues on site, taking operational lead across the swimming pools and all back of house operations.• Responsible for all health and safety compliance and audit preparation across the full departments including all off-ground operations and wet areas. Ensuring that required training and documentation is completed and that team remain competent.• Supporting with the Management, upkeep, and development of all departmental risk assessments, documents, procedures, and SPLASH manuals.• Supporting with recruiting and developing new team members, conducting interviews, onboarding, and completing inductions.• Taking technical lead across both plant rooms completing enhanced cleaning, daily operational management, and on-call support. As well as providing support to parks across our region.• Responsible for all chemical management across both pools, tracking usage, ensuring correct storage, and completing chemical orders when required.• Directly responsible for a team of 40+ qualified team members across multiple venues on site, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly.• Currently completing NVQ Level 3 Leisure Duty Management alongside a full-time role. Show less

  • Activities and Pool Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Activities and Pool Shift Leader

    Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

  • Pool Shift Leader

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
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  Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

  Jun 2022 - now

  RLSS UK - Trainer and Assessor

  Delivering Training and Assessment of RLSS UK Qualifications on a self-employed basis across external organisations.- NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 10)- NRASTC (National Rescue Awards for Swim Teachers and Coaches

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  Scarborough Kingfishers Swimming Club

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  Senior Swim Coach

  - Lead squad coach for the club's junior performance squads and talent development within the club, developing session plans, long-term athlete development planning, and the creation of the club-wide meso cycle.- Developing partnerships and relationships with clubs within the Scarborough and District region, building partnerships within the local area providing key relationships to help with the all-round development of the club.- Organising a monthly coaching and poolside team meeting discussing squad movements, ensuring consistency amongst the team, and ensuring that all sessions have appropriate coaching cover.- Reporting directly to the club’s executive board, providing detailed reports surrounding training performances, coaching session management, and gala coverage on a monthly basis. Show less