Chris Murray

Experience

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  Royal Grammar School Guildford

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

  Physical Education Department Assistant

  Successes:- Gained administrative experience supporting a team of 9 teachers, organizing fixtures, printing team sheets, and emailing participating students. in addition to, managing logistics for the games program, such as booking transport, referees/umpires, and off-site playing fields.- Developed my coaching skills by leading games sessions, catering to various skill levels from beginners to county and national-level players.- Learnt how to create working relationship with different stakeholders including colleagues, parents, kit suppliers, and students, emphasising on the development of effective communication and building strong interpersonal relationships. Show less

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  British Triathlon Federation

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Membership and Club Support Officer

  Successes:- Learnt how to effectively launch a club management system, ensuring its suitability and functionality.- Developed problem solving skills by proactively addressing and resolving any issues that arose during the implementation process- Empowered clubs to navigate the new system with ease, enhancing overall efficiency and customer satisfaction by using and improving on my proficiency in document making, through creating a manuals, video demonstrations and infographics through Canva.- Further developed my communication skills by communicating with various stakeholders, and providing assistance with their inquiries and complaints. - Gained useful conflict management techniques whilst handling tense situations and effectively diffusing conflicts with dissatisfied members, prioritising customer satisfaction and retention. Show less

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  British Weight Lifting

  Feb 2021 - now

  Successes:- Demonstrated effective leadership, management, and support skills by collaborating closely with the Head of Performance, pathway lead, and our network of Inclusion academies to achieve critical business priorities within the pathway structure.- Successfully supported the 'Raise the Bar' outreach project, developing my organisational abilities by coordinating coaches' up-skilling, liaising with schools and sports clubs, and monitoring progress through Upshot.- Exhibited proficiency in squad management by successfully overseeing the Midlands regional squad, utilising specific performance metrics to select athletes, monitoring their progress and engagement throughout the year, and organising and supervising eight regional squad events annually.- Provided valuable assistance in the club academy processes, guiding clubs through the application process, and maintaining continuous communication and support to foster development within the academy system.- Demonstrated exceptional event planning and leadership skills by leading in organising the inaugural conference, designed to promote professional development for coaching staff at our academies and coach development program.- Currently leveraging strategic thinking and analytical skills to review and restructure the 'Raise the Bar' program, aiming to enhance its success for the forthcoming year's delivery Show less Successes:- By understanding the criteria set by DiSE aligned the syllabus with the British Weightlifting pathway and our organisational values.- Successfully planned and delivered engaging sessions in both the gym and the classroom, covering technical, tactical, and physical topics outlined in the DiSE syllabus.- I continue to structure and coordinate sessions during camps involving two cohorts. Ensuring smooth operation and effective utilisation of resources.- Performance manage the athletes on the DiSE program, Tracking their progress and competition-related work, closely monitoring their adherence to set deadlines. Implementing necessary measures to support athletes in meeting their targets. Show less

  • Regional Pathway Officer

    Jun 2022 - now

  • DiSE Lead Coach and Mentor

    Feb 2021 - now