Kevin McGrath
Ballinalina
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
01.2017 - Current
- Assistant to Leaders delivering Kayaking Summer Camps to children aged 8-14 years
- Following Water Safety Procedures, also Kayak support to new participants
- Assist young children to participate in Canoe Polo competitions in the whole of Ireland
- Assists with the planning of senior canoe polo trips within Ireland and abroad
- Creating personalized session plans for both the river and gym for individual members
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP)
Local Authority
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted with Inclusion Camp Programmes with children in Kilkenny City
- Also assisting with special Olympics, where I teach them how to kayak and canoe
Work Placement With Kilkenny GAA
Kilkenny GAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching primary school children, the basics that they need to do hurling, camogie and Gaelic football
- Instructing the underage county squads how to do the correct technique in the gym
- Helping with testing of underage county squads.
Construction work
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Helping with the installation of a new bathroom, extension of the kitchen and the installation of a new bed for plants outside
Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast
Belfast
Belfast
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Paddle sports coaching, Aqua Park assistant, maintenance on site and night porter duties as required.
- Night duty, maintaining site, supervising participants
Active Connections
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Special needs support to children and adults with Autism, Aspergers and physical disabilities
- Supervised and assisted with outdoor adventure sports including kayaking/canoeing, orienteering and other activities to motivate and inspire children and young adults to achieve their full potential.
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Customer services; answering calls, dealing with enquiries, liaising with staff team
- Car Valet duties included.
Watershed Leisure Centre
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Pool and gym maintenance
- Assisted in preparing the outside tracks ready for competitions.
Kilkenny Truck Centre
Kilkenny
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Stores assistant, packaging, storage, adhere to company policy regarding Health and Safety.
Education
Sports Science Level 8 -
Southeast Technological University
01.2024
Leaving Cert -
Christian Brothers Secondary School, Co Kilkenny
01.2020
St Michael’s National School, Danesfort, County Kilkenny
01.2013
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid Training
- Group Management
- Safety Procedures and Monitoring
- Team Training
Additional Information
- 2021, present day, Summer Coach U15 and U18, mixed Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club (KACC), coordinating and managing competitions in Belfast. Also I am the person who organizes foreign competitions abroad for the senior team.
- 2021, 2022, Committee member with KACC and Waterford College kayaking club
- 2023, 2023, Committee member with KACC and Waterford College kayaking club
- 2020, Full Drivers’ license, own car
- 2018, Volunteered on Lourdes trip for older persons.
Training And Qualifications
- 2023, Recreational first aid
- 2023, Child safeguarding 1 (child protection in sport)
- 2021, REC (Rescue Emergency Care) Emergency First Aid Course
- 2021, REPS (Register Exercise Professionals)
- 2020, Trainee Level 2 Kayaking Instructor
- 2019, Grade 6 Piano
- 2019, Recreational First Aid
- 2019, Grade 3 River Skills
- 2018, Manual Handling
- 2018, Basic First Aid and CPR
- 2017, Sports Leadership Training Programme
- 2017, Fire Safety Training
Hobbies and Interests
- Represented Ireland in the Under 16 and Under 18 Canoe Polo Team in Belfast
- Member of Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club (KACC)
- Enjoys keeping fit through going to the gym
- Played hurling for James Stephens and Danesfort up to Minor level.
References
References can be supplied on request.
Timeline
Work Placement With Kilkenny GAA
Kilkenny GAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Construction work
01.2023 - 12.2023
Active Connections
01.2022 - 12.2022
Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast
Belfast
01.2020 - 12.2023
Kilkenny Vehicle Centre
01.2018 - 12.2019
Watershed Leisure Centre
01.2018 - 12.2018
Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club
Kilkenny
01.2017 - Current
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP)
Local Authority
01.2016 - Current
Kilkenny Truck Centre
01.2016 - 12.2016
Sports Science Level 8 -
Southeast Technological University
Leaving Cert -
Christian Brothers Secondary School, Co Kilkenny
St Michael’s National School, Danesfort, County Kilkenny
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