Andrew Stewart
- Director of sport, Director/Head coach of rugby
- Hampshire, UK
Personal Summary
To introduce myself feels like a good place to start with, then adding more specific details and context regarding my application. While I was born in Brighton in the UK , after several years of working abroad I ended up residing in Sweden for the last 19 years. This August I moved back to live in Hampshire, and I am currently writing my thesis M.Sc in sports coaching and pedagogic, at Cardiff Metropolitan university, which is due early 2023.
I am very passionate and dedicated about my sports coach journey, which has included coaching and teaching in Sweden the last 11 years for both youth and seniors. I am continually looking to develop my knowledge, or learning new techniques & educational skills. This has included my attendance of numerous CPD events such as with Pierre Villepriux, and both the Canterbury Crusaders and Northampton saints in both the academy and first team training environments. However I think my various endeavors including the academy program and center of excellence in Sweden, my teaching experience and current postgraduate studies in sports coaching and pedagogy, mirror those accountabilities you are looking for in an applicant as director of sport or director/head coach for a school /academy rugby program.
Having previously both managed and implemented educational and sport support programs, I believe I have the skills and competencies to fulfill the role you have advertised, and what institutional or certification/ knowledge, needs to be learnt and completed, I would of course be keen to develop as a life learner.
I have liaised with players, parents,educational institutions and various stakeholders in previous roles. This included providing individual support (asynchronous or in person), tracking progress and reporting to the specific students/players and stakeholders, and included providing pedagogical recommendations. My own life experiences and previous employment provide unique perspectives both as rugby coach, teacher and parent, that can support these athletes/Students in their journey.
I am a keen believer that student/player welfare is an important factor that contributes in supporting both success on the pitch and in achieving the academic or vocational endeavor each individual has chosen to pursue. These roles are about supporting people and their individual needs,in excelling and being successful, and this I believe is an area where I have shown a proven track record of success.
Work Experience
Lead,in the construction and delivery of the rugby academy center of excellence, talent development and program curricula. Responsibilities included coach, mentor, pastoral and academic liaison in developing rugby & life skills for individuals, in transitioning from youth to senior rugby. The academy program included modules on nutrition, training theory, sports psychology, doping, test methods, physiology, strength training & anatomy.
This post also included developing documentation, direct reporting to the team manager, and the Unions board. Liaising with players,parents and teachers.Budget control, interviewing and hiring of staff. Project managing and delivery of national and international events.
Headed the construction and delivery of a rugby academy program at college level that was aligned with Swedish national sports curriculum. Responsibilities included teacher, coach,student mentor, pastoral and academic support in the execution of classes, in both Swedish and English.The practical and the theoretical parts, included evaluating the individuals course knowledge for modules in position specific rugby knowledge, and sports nutrition, training theory, sports psychology, doping, test methods, physiology and anatomy.
This post also included developing documentation, direct reporting to the school. Liaising with players. parents and teachers.
Teacher , Enskede 2011 – 2018 & Borås, 2018 – 2020
Design and technology- Home economics - Physical education for 6 -15 year olds .Responsibilities included teaching, student mentor, pastoral and academic support. I was responsible for delivering high quality teaching with the aim of helping students develop a broad base of skills through practical, investigatory and theoretical academic studies, across all Key Stages. As a qualified architect, chef and sports coach I could provide excellent subject knowledge in both Swedish and English in an enthusiastic and imaginative way in both practical and theory lessons.
This post also included developing documentation, direct reporting to the academic manager. Liaising with students, parents and teachers. Budget control and ordering.
Managing director, responsible for liaising with 08 Development in delivering architectural designs, 3D models, specifications and budgets, for the installation of architectural projects in numerous global locations.
This role included direct reporting and cross cultural communications to various stakeholders and clients. P & L accounts, business management & strategic development of clients wishes. Modular design concepts, development & production and the application of LEAN manufacturing & AGILE methodologies
Led various teams providing residential management, culinary services, nutrition and specialized diets, for High Net Worth Clients, world wide
International Logistical planning for, People & Private Assets
Accounting, Staff recruitment and development, maintenance and direct reporting to private clients.