James Holmes

Experience

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  Kendal United

  Jun 2009 - May 2012

  Lead Youth Coach

  Organising matches for the squad against development centres. Introduced new coaching techniques and methods to experienced coaches of all age groups and helped them develop their squads. Responsible for evaluating and providing feedback on player and team performance to Club Management Team adhered to the strict codes of conduct and behaviour, whilst maintaining the highest standards to ensure the preservation of the Clubs reputation and status as a Charter Standard Club.

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  Kendal Town Football Academy

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  Coach & Development Officer

  Responsible for all aspects of training of the team squad including devising the pre-season program, parent relations, appraisals and hands on coaching. Through this, I have achieved a proven track record of tutoring, supervising and co-ordinating sports for both children and adults, working with sports professionals, volunteers and teachers ensuring sport, and participants of all levels and abilities develop their potential as well as forging links between schools, clubs and community facilities providing opportunities for progression whilst maintaining a fun and enjoyable environment for recreation purposes Show less

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  Kendal Rugby Club

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Performance Analyst

  Performance analyst for semi-professional rugby team in Cumbria. Using advanced software such as GameBreaker, Dartfish and Pro-Zone. Setting player specific programmes to help assist in performance improvement. Regular interaction with the team coach and manager to discuss further improvements and further analysis opportunities.

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  Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Work placement (Teaching)

  Working alongside teachers to support learning activities, providing assistance to pupils if needed, Helping to plan lessons and prepare teaching materials. Acting as a specialist assistant for particular subjects, For example, if coaching football or food technology lessons. Leading classes under the direction of the teacher, thus gaining experience from a teaching perspective. Lesson planning, reflection and appraisals.

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  University of Central Lancashire

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  MSC in Sports Business Marketing and Management: Passed with distinction honours. Degree in Sports Coaching and Studies: 1st Class Honours

  • Masters in Sports Business Marketing and Management

    Sept 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Student

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Dallam School

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2015

  Sports Centre Manager

  Managing all sports facility bookings including new bookings, invoicing, customer queries, liasing with current bookings to notify them of annual events which may affect booking schedule. Gym inductions, membership renewals. Upkeep of the facilities making sure they remain fully safe and in complete working order. In charge of marketing and advertisement for the sports centre.

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  IProspect

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Digital Media Manager

  Knowledge of using software processing for businesses, and monitoring of various channels. Affiliate market knowledge, providing clients with daily, weekly and monthly reports. Creating unique written content to the highest standards.To assist in the collection, inputting and editing of information onto company websites. To liaise with partner organisations, internal and external contacts to gather relevant information and data. To support the development of clients in conjunction with existing software and client requirements. To maintain and develop databases, accurately inputting new information as necessary. Show less

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  WALTON PARK SPORTS CENTRE LIMITED

  Mar 2016 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  To ensure that the Charity adheres to company policies, practices and strategies including financial regulations and health & safety requirements.A strong focus on health & safety involving risk assessments, health and safety checks on pitches, buildings and equipment maintenance, and ensuring that the Centre is kept in a clean and safe state.Managing a team of 26 staff and volunteers at the Centre. Stake holder liaising, successfully managing partnerships and developing new ones. Strong focus on the Charities objectives to encourage participation for minority & disability groups. Managing the Charity to a comprehensive budget, enabled through preparing assumptions, price structures and sales targets alongside salary structures for Trustees review and approval.Research and apply for any funding which might be available to support improvements in the Centre.Review, monitor and report to Trustees all performance through the analysis of performance data such as usage figures, profit and loss statements, sickness statistics and other relevant information.Recruit, deploy, train, supervise and develop the staff in line with company policies and procedures. Show less