Nathaniel Anderson

A dependable and motivated professional with 8 years of experience in coaching, youth support and customer service. Holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and additional vocational qualifications in sports and social sciences. Proven ability to plan and lead safe, engaging sessions for young people (including those with special needs), deliver excellent customer service, and work effectively both independently and within teams.

Football coach - North East Football Academy - Aberdeen

(2024-06 - 2026-07)

• Planned and delivered structured football sessions for children aged 6–12, focusing on technical skills, teamwork and game understanding.
• Adapted activities for different ability levels and behavioural needs to keep sessions inclusive and engaging.
• Maintained a safe environment by applying safeguarding and risk-management practices and building positive rapport with participants and parents.

Customer assistant - Lidl - Inverurie

(2023-12 - 2026-07)

• Delivered friendly, efficient customer service — assisted with product queries, located items and informed customers about promotions to improve the shopping experience.
• Operated POS systems, accurately processed cash and card payments and handled returns and exchanges with professionalism.
• Maintained merchandising and stock levels, restocked shelves and supported inventory checks to ensure product availability and presentation.

Sales assistant - Blacks - Aberdeen

(2020-02 - 2022-06)

• Assisted customers with product selection and enquiries, providing clear information about promotions and features to drive sales.
• Accurately processed cash and card transactions and handled returns, ensuring a professional and efficient checkout experience.
• Maintained merchandising standards and restocked shelves to ensure product availability and attractive presentation.

Camp Counsellor - Camp Kodiak - Ontario

(2019-06 - 2026-08)

• Ensured safety and wellbeing of campers (ages up to 17) by managing daily routines, behaviour support and safeguarding procedures.
• Supported neurodivergent campers, including those with ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, by adapting activities and using sensory-aware and de-escalation strategies.
• Organized and led group activities such as basketball and soccer, modifying sessions for varying abilities and attention needs to maximise participation.
• Supervised mealtimes helped campers manage homesickness and social challenges, and maintained a positive, nurturing environment.

Leisure Assistant - Garioch Sports Centre - Inverurie

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

To carry out general duties within a busy sports center. Ensure that relevant equipment was set up for events and fitness classes and then put all equipment away leaving the building ready and clean for future events and activities. When required to help members of the public with issues or concerns regarding the facilities. To work as part of a team as well as carry out individual duties.

Leisure Assistant - Kinellar Community Hall - Kinellar

(2017-06 - 2018-04)

• Manage front-of-house duties including bookings, till transactions and customer enquiries.
• Set up and clear sports equipment, perform cleaning and routine maintenance to ensure a safe facility.
• Act as key holder responsible for opening/closing procedures and lone-working duties, ensuring security and safety.

HNC Level 6 - Social Sciences - North East Scotland College (2018-09 - 2019-05)

NCFE level introduction - sports and physical activity - North East Scotland College (2021-08 - 2022-05)

HND - Sports coaching and development - North East Scotland College (2022-08 - 2024-05)

BSC (Hons) - Sports coaching - Robert Gordons University (2024-09 - 2026-05)