David Dougherty Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Dublin

September 2016-2019:Belvedere College S.J. Teacher of Science, PE, Geography, and Head JCT Head Rugby CoachKey Responsibilities;• Teacher of Science, Geography, Sport Science, and Learning Support• Report writing and continued assessment• Form Tutor• Coordinator of Junior Cup Rugby and lead 6 coaches• Delivered S&C Programme and Playing vision • Reached 2 semi finals of Lenister schools cup• Won Lenister School 7s competition back to back.

Head of Physical Education at The Royal School ArmaghKey Responsibilities:• Coordinated and led the A level and GCSE PE courses. • Coordinated the winter and summer boys games programme.• Leadership of Department and Games teams – setting direction, performance managements, implementing new ways of working e.g. daily meetings with allocated actions to guarantee successful curriculum delivery. • Event management e.g. Sports… Show more Head of Physical Education at The Royal School ArmaghKey Responsibilities:• Coordinated and led the A level and GCSE PE courses. • Coordinated the winter and summer boys games programme.• Leadership of Department and Games teams – setting direction, performance managements, implementing new ways of working e.g. daily meetings with allocated actions to guarantee successful curriculum delivery. • Event management e.g. Sports Day• Proactively initiated a review of PE Schemes of Work, developing recommendations and implementing new ways of working.• Coached 1st XV and 1st year rugby. • Set up a Sports Leaders Programme (KS5 pupils coaching KS3 age group)• Implemented a rugby fundraising programme helping to pay for kit, equipment, and world tours• Arranged two pre-competition training camps for 1stxv and U15XV squads• Organised Year 9 and 10 rugby tour to Dublin• In charge of The Royal School rugby media and website• Delivered lunchtime set piece sessions for Medallion and 1st XV rugby squads• Created a rugby website for all coaches to access to aid delivery of sessions• Used video analysis for both coaches and players to improve their knowledge and skill• Teacher of Learning for Life and Work• Teacher of Games to Preparatory Department• Teacher of Physical Education Key Stage 3 and Games• Teacher of GCSE and A Level P.E. Show less

September 2014- 2016Director of Rugby (The Royal School Armagh, Northern Ireland)) Key Responsibilities:• 1st XV Rugby Head Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development Plan throughout the school• Produced a clear rugby programme of study for coaches and players to adhere to• Produced players learning logs for self-evaluation and reflection purposes• Installed a Strength and Conditioning Rugby Programme across all age groups• Organised and delivered… Show more September 2014- 2016Director of Rugby (The Royal School Armagh, Northern Ireland)) Key Responsibilities:• 1st XV Rugby Head Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development Plan throughout the school• Produced a clear rugby programme of study for coaches and players to adhere to• Produced players learning logs for self-evaluation and reflection purposes• Installed a Strength and Conditioning Rugby Programme across all age groups• Organised and delivered coaching sessions for all rugby coaches in the school• Responsible for the leadership of sixteen rugby coaches• Responsible for coach education and development• Liaised with Ulster Rugby coaches and ran specialised rugby clinics concentrating on specific positional play• Set up a Sports Leaders Programme (KS5 pupils coaching KS3 age group)• Implemented a rugby fundraising programme helping to pay for kit, equipment, and world tours• Arranged two pre-competition training camps for 1stxv and U15XV squads• Organised Year 9 and 10 rugby tour to Dublin• In charge of The Royal School rugby media and website• Delivered lunchtime set piece sessions for Medallion and 1st XV rugby squads• Created a rugby website for all coaches to access to aid delivery of sessions• Used video analysis for both coaches and players to improve their knowledge and skill• Teacher of Learning for Life and Work• Teacher of Games to Preparatory Department• Teacher of Physical Education Key Stage 3 and Games• Teacher of GCSE and A Level P.E. Show less

Inter provisional Rugby Coaching Experience: I was appointed the Ulster Schools U18 Coach 2014-2016 and was involved in two inter-provincial campaigns. I feel this appointment is recognition of my ability to lead and mange at an elite level. I was involoved in improving results and performance whilst increasing the number of Ulster players joining the Irish Schools Squad.I was also fortunate to work within the Chiefs Rugby Franchise in New Zealand for two months in the summer 2015… Show more Inter provisional Rugby Coaching Experience: I was appointed the Ulster Schools U18 Coach 2014-2016 and was involved in two inter-provincial campaigns. I feel this appointment is recognition of my ability to lead and mange at an elite level. I was involoved in improving results and performance whilst increasing the number of Ulster players joining the Irish Schools Squad.I was also fortunate to work within the Chiefs Rugby Franchise in New Zealand for two months in the summer 2015 which was a significant learning opportunity of their structures and culture. Show less

September 2012 – August 2014Teacher of Physical Education (Dalriada School, Ballymoney)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher of Physical Education Key Stage 3 and Games• Teacher of GCSE and A Level P.E.• Teacher of Key Stage 3 Junior Science• Teacher and Coordinator of BTEC National Diploma of Sports Science• Teacher of Learning for Life and Work• Teacher of Games to Preparatory Department• 1st XV Rugby Head Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development… Show more September 2012 – August 2014Teacher of Physical Education (Dalriada School, Ballymoney)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher of Physical Education Key Stage 3 and Games• Teacher of GCSE and A Level P.E.• Teacher of Key Stage 3 Junior Science• Teacher and Coordinator of BTEC National Diploma of Sports Science• Teacher of Learning for Life and Work• Teacher of Games to Preparatory Department• 1st XV Rugby Head Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development Plan throughout the school• Installed a Strength and Conditioning Rugby Programme across all age groups• Organised and delivered coaching sessions for all rugby coaches in the school • Liaised with Ulster Rugby coaches and ran specialised rugby clinics concentrating on specific positional play• Implemented a rugby fundraising programme helping to pay for kit and equipment• Involved with arranging a Year 9 and 10 rugby tour to Glasgow• Delivered lunchtime set piece sessions for Medallion and 1st XV rugby squads• Created a rugby website for all coaches to access to aid delivery of sessions• Used video analysis for both coaches and players to improve their knowledge and skills Show less

Belfast, United Kingdom

July 2010-July 20121st XV Forwards Coach of Belfast Harlequins RFCKey Responsibilities-• Devising the clubs rugby development plan• Responsible for forwards set piece and development• Devised weekly training session plans and schedules• Organised weekly video analysis evenings• Player profiling• Devised seasonal training, fitness and nutritional programmes• Arranged summer training camps

September 2011-December 2011Teacher of Junior Science, GCSE Biology and Games (Campbell College)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher of Junior Science to Years 8 and 9 classes• Teacher of Double Award Biology to Years 11 and 12 classes• Assisted with Year 9, 10, Medallion and 1st XV Rugby• Organised several rugby coaching clinics specific areas such as the, scrum, continuity, ruck, lineout, and defence• Responsible for the Rugby Development Squad. September… Show more September 2011-December 2011Teacher of Junior Science, GCSE Biology and Games (Campbell College)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher of Junior Science to Years 8 and 9 classes• Teacher of Double Award Biology to Years 11 and 12 classes• Assisted with Year 9, 10, Medallion and 1st XV Rugby• Organised several rugby coaching clinics specific areas such as the, scrum, continuity, ruck, lineout, and defence• Responsible for the Rugby Development Squad. September 2010- June 2011Sixth Form Study Supervisor and Part Time PE and Games Teacher (Campbell College, Belfast) Key Responsibilities:• UCAS adviser• Teacher of A Level PE (one lesson per week)• Teacher of G.C.S.E PE (one lesson per week)• Study support for A Level students• Form Tutor to Year 10 class• Teacher of Learning for Life and Work• Set up and organised study revision booklets for GCSE P.E.• Assisted A Level students using Dartfish analysis programme• Devised a fitness enrichment module for A Level pupils• Introduced and co-ordinated Gifted and Talented programme within the PE Department• Assisted with Medallion and 1stXV Rugby Show less

September 2008-June 2010Teacher of Physical Education (Ermysted’s Grammar School, Skipton)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher and co-ordinator of Double Award GCSE PE• Teacher of A Level PE• Organised and implemented Sports Personality event for whole school athletes• Form Tutor of Year 10 class• Mentor to student teachers• Head of Rugby and 1st XV Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development Plan throughout the school• Installed a Strength and… Show more September 2008-June 2010Teacher of Physical Education (Ermysted’s Grammar School, Skipton)Key Responsibilities:• Teacher and co-ordinator of Double Award GCSE PE• Teacher of A Level PE• Organised and implemented Sports Personality event for whole school athletes• Form Tutor of Year 10 class• Mentor to student teachers• Head of Rugby and 1st XV Coach• Created and implemented Rugby Development Plan throughout the school• Installed a Strength and Conditioning Rugby Programme across all age groups• Arranged senior rugby summer camp• Organised fund raiser event for new school equipment and kit Show less

Postgraduate Degree, Physical Education, Pass

Postgraduate Degree, Physical Education Teaching And Coaching, Pass

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sport And Exercise Science, 2.1

Bsc (Hons)Health And Leisure Studies, Sports And Exercise, Bsc (Hons)Health And Leisure Studies (2.1)

Activities and Societies: Rugby Volleyball Tennis Exercise Development Coaching Certificates; Rugby,Football and Basketball Modules.

Education record

Education record

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Sport Science