Sara Baker

BA Hons & MSc Sport and Physical Activity Graduate

Education / Training

Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

About Sara Baker:

I am currently seeking a job within the sports sector!

Experience

Experiences

Coaching Assistant 2018-2018

Hanford Cricket Club

Over a two-month period, I dedicated 40+ hours of work experience to coaching children. Working alongside the head coach John, I was able to create cricket-style coaching sessions that were engaging, fun and meaningful. This role required me to teach fundamental motor skills to young people who showed a passion for sport. This has been a crucial motivator to pursue a career in sport, as I have seen the impact and changes sport-related sessions can have on young lives.

Drop-in Coaching Sessions 2019-2019

Glebe Academy (Primary School)

Working in a school environment, I was chosen to employ and follow custom coaching sessions tailored to children aged 5-6. This role required me to communicate and work alongside peer coaches to deliver enjoyable activities that encouraged young people to enjoy and participate in PE. This role assisted my understanding of sport policy and its’ practical application. It was a rewarding when the children would look forward to sessions and remember my name, I began to understand the importance of positive reinforcement in physical activity.

Senior Sales Assistant 2019-2020

Heron Foods

Working in retail has helped me improve my communication and time management skills. The role required me to remain active and motivated in a busy environment. I have further developed my IT skills throughout this role which has allowed me to develop my understanding of technology. As this job was practical based, I have become familiar with manual handling and stock management.

Senior Sales Assistant 2022-2022

B&M Express

Similar to previous retail jobs, there was a high demand for communication. The most rewarding experience came from customers, something as simple as a short conversation went far. This job was local based and had regular customers every day, it gave a sense of community. It was a memorable role, as over time, I developed a sense of belonging with my co-workers. It made me understand the importance of team cohesion and positivity.

Student Helper 2022-2022

Edge Hill University

As new students began to arrive on campus, it was my role as a student helper to respond to any questions from families and students. The role allowed me to offer existing knowledge of the campus and academic studies to new students. The role required me to remain professional as positive first impressions were crucial. Working with campus staff and peers, the role kept me active and had a hands-on approach to work. I was chosen to load personal belongings onto a buggy and transport them to student accommodation on campus. Therefore, prior to the job role, I completed a manual handling course which provided me Information on how to stay safe in the workplace.

Campus Sport Volunteer 2022-2024

Edge Hill University

Volunteering in the campus sport programme has given me the opportunity oversee recreational and competitive sport. While encouraging participation at all levels, it is my role to run sport for health programmes that promote physical activity, regardless of ability. Furthermore, I have supervised and volunteered for sport programmes, such as badminton, which has had a significant number of participants, both students and local individuals. It has been rewarding seeing the support that these sport-for- health programmes have generated and pushes me to inspire others.

Teaching Assistant 2022-2022

Robins Lane Primary School

As part of my work experience at university, I was stationed at a primary school for a two-month period, where my role was to support children from nursery to year six with the development of motor skills and the promotion of physical activity. I attended after school clubs and PE sessions to assist staff with promoting movement and physical activity benefits among children.