Chester Ward has extensive experience working in sports and leisure through various roles such as a sports activator, leisure attendant, volunteer researcher, and volunteer sports coach. He holds a BSc in Sports and Exercise Sciences and an MSc in Sociology of Sport and Exercise. Chester is passionate about health, fitness, and challenging himself through activities like CrossFit and completing Tough Mudder races multiple times.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Chester Ward BSc (Hons) MSc
Flat 2, 31 Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5AF
Telephone: 07528429747
Email: chester_ward@hotmail.co.uk
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a passionate individual with varied experience working in the sport and leisure arena. I
have recently completed my MSc in Sociology of Sport and Exercise at the Chester Centre
for Research into Sport and Society, following my BSc in Sports and Exercise Sciences (SES)
at the University of Chester (UoC) in 2014. I have an excellent work ethic, enjoy meeting new
people and thrive when facing new challenges.
I am conscientious, enthusiastic, determined, and results driven. I am a fast learner, a great
communicator and enjoy problem solving. I am particularly organised and enjoy planning,
working with others and using technology. I am eligible to work within the United Kingdom.
QUALIFICATIONS
Further Education
MSc Sociology of Sport and Exercise Pending
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences 2:1
Higher Education
BTec National Diploma: Sports Coaching and Development Distinction
AS Levels: Psychology; Maths; Critical Thinking B; B; C
BTec General: Physical Education Distinction*
GSCEs: Maths; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; ICT; French; English A; A; A; A; A*; A; B
Additional Education
Coaching: Hockey; Athletics; Ultimate Frisbee; Badminton Level 1
ACHIEVEMENTS
2016
 Chairperson at UoC SES Research Conference
 Presenter at UoC SES Research Conference
2015
 Founded and organised children’s community sports clubs
 Managed links between Chester Students’ Union (CSU) and Cheshire Phoenix
Wheelchair Basketball Club
 Monitored and developed women’s swimming at the UoC
 Recruited 518 and retained 279 participants for the above clubs, exceeding the
regional targets set of 350 and 250 respectively, whilst remaining in my budget of
£8000
 Finished Tough Mudder London South
2014
 Recipient of Santander Scholarship Award
 UoC SU Society Personality of the Year
 UoC SU presidential candidate
 Presenter at UoC SES Research Conference
 Finished Tough Mudder London South

2. 2013
 President for UoC Tap and Ballet Society
 Presenter at UoC SES Research Conference
 Finished Tough Mudder North West
WORK EXPEREINCE
Sports Activator: Chester Students’ Union (September 2014 – March 2015)
I was responsible for providing opportunities for students from minority demographics to
engage in sport and physical activity, through starting and running various clubs. This involved
managing the logistics, including location and coaching, as well as supervision of coaches
and recording participation data. This short term government grant initiative had set targets
which were not only met, but were exceeded.
Leisure Attendant: Medina Leisure Centre (December 2013 – June 2014)
My responsibility was to organise and lead children’s sports activity sessions. I coached and
officiated numerous sports and activities to increase the children’s sporting repertoire;
requiring excellent communication with children and parents alike to ensure everyone was
aware of what was expected of them. Outside of the sessions, I assisted with general running
of the centre, including working on the front desk.
Volunteer Researcher: Cheshire East Council (October 2013 – June 2014)
I was part of a team of students analysing participation motives for members of a Nordic
Walking initiative, aged 55+, organised by Cheshire East Council. My role was in the
development stage, constructing various methods of qualitative data collection, including
questionnaires and interviews. After our successful development of data collection tools we
passed them onto the research team for data collection and analysis.
Volunteer Sports Coach: Isle of Wight Special Olympics (February 2007 – June 2011)
My role focused on planning, organising and delivering coaching sessions for athletes with
disabilities, including travelling to and from competitions. This meant engaging with other
athletes and coaches to ensure every session was as effective as possible. This role required
an application of knowledge and experience in coaching during the sessions, whilst remaining
professional outside the sessions.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I relish in challenging myself to become better in everything I do, hence why I have completed
Tough Mudder for three consecutive years. There is something to be said about being able
to push oneself to the limit, especially when surrounded by friends. To that extent I am a keen
advocate of health and fitness, particularly CrossFit. I make the most of the time I get to spend
with my friends by doing activities such as playing sports, having days out, and competing in
pub quizzes. I have also played the bass guitar since 2007 and am a member of a local jazz
band, with whom I often perform in public at events.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.