Zara Stewart
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic and personable Youth Sports Coach with a proven track record in fostering individual development and team motivation. At St Cuthbert's College and through personal coaching, I've excelled in creating engaging training environments and delivering impactful feedback. Skilled in session planning and group management, I've contributed to the growth of orienteering and junior hockey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Sports Coach
St Cuthbert's College, Orienteering NZ, Personal
02.2019 - Current
- Volunteer at St Cuthbert's College and NZ orienteering camps and private coaching. Helping to create personalised orienteering trainings for younger children and students to develop their skills.
- Raising awareness for orienteering at my old school by creating introduction introduction courses for younger students to try out the sport.
- Coached beginner Junior School Hockey for 3 years (2019-2021). Organising weekly trainings that were engaging for the younger students to create a fun, supportive environment for them to learn how to play.
- Fostered a positive team environment with consistent communication and motivational tactics that younger students would understand.
- Provided individual feedback to each student to help develop their skills and allow them to feel supported within in the team.
- Prepared Students for games by leading pre-game warm-ups, drills, and tactical discussions focused on what works well for the team.
Babysitter
Neighbours
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Volunteer
Litter Intelligence, Sustainable Coastlines
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Surveyed Tahuna Torea beach a few times times a year, picking up any rubbish or objects that didn’t naturally belong on the coastline. Rubbish was audited and filed into a national database where variety of collected rubbish was observed over time.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ06.2026
High School Diploma -
St Cuthbert's College
Auckland11.2022
Skills
- Personable and friendly
- Team motivation
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Group management
- Role Modeling
- Feedback Delivery
- Individual development
Timeline
Babysitter
Neighbours
10.2022 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Litter Intelligence, Sustainable Coastlines
07.2021 - 04.2022
Youth Sports Coach
St Cuthbert's College, Orienteering NZ, Personal
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
St Cuthbert's College
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