John Harrington - Experienced in all aspects of the sports industry

University work placement at LA Fitness

Nationality

Irish

Current location

Ireland

Work category

Other

Education

Bachelor/Degree

I have excellent mangement and organisational skills, I am also very good at working with people. My ambition presently is to find a career which is challenging and provides the opportunity for advancement.

John Harrington's Professional Experience

2008 - 2008

LA Fitness - University work placement

As part of my degree in Sports Management I had to complete a term of work placement. I chose to work at LA Fitness in rathmines, here I got the chance to gain experience in the health and fitness industry. I worked in all areas of the facility such as sales, reception, equipment and pool maintenance and as an assistant fitness instructor. I also set up and taught a self defence class.

Key Skills
Administration fitness sport
1998 - 2005

Harrington Construction - Supervisor/Labourer/administration

I worked in the construction industry on leaving school, my role began as a labourer where I worked alongside carpenters, blocklayers, plasterers etc, I then moved on to a supervisory and administrative role.

Key Skills
construction

John Harrington's Education and Qualifications

2009

Bachelor/Degree - Bsc in Sports Management

University College Dublin

John Harrington's Additional Information

Interests

I enjoy most sports in particular soccer and judo. I also enjoy poker and socialising

Memberships

Irish Judo Association

Awards

Certificate in Sports First Aid and Injury Management,
Level 1 Certificate in SAQ (speed,agility and quickness) coaching,
Certificate of Merit for the promotion of sporting activites in Waterford