Operations
Paul Kirby
Senior Sports Operations Manager
Having always had a passion for sport, Paul chose to work in leisure from an early age. Paul has worked as a manager for 25 years in the leisure industry in a variety of roles and contrasting facilities. Paul has managed, fitness suites, sports halls, swimming pools and fun pools, catering facilities, squash courts, bowling, play, studios and outdoor pitches. Paul loves to play sport and his role enables him to facilitate other participating people in the sports they love.
Email: p.kirby2@exeter.ac.uk
Dave Jarvis
Operations Manager - Sports Park
Years in leisure: Since 2001
Qualifications:
- ILM level 3 Leisure Management
- NVQ level 2 and 3 Sport and Recreation
- IOSH Health and Safety Qualification
- NVQ Diploma Level 3 Qualification
- Level 6 Chartered Degree Apprenticeship.
- BA (Hons) Management Practice degree.
- First Aid at Work
Hobbies and interests:
- Running
- Cricket
Email: david.j.jarvis@exeter.ac.uk
Duncan Norris
Operations Manager - St. Lukes
Years in leisure: Since 2011
Qualifications:
- Ba (Hons) Sports Studies with Business
- Level 2 Gym Instructor with Circuits
- Level 2 EBBA Coach
Hobbies and interests:
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Learning new things
- Exploring the great outdoors.
Email: d.norris@exeter.ac.uk
Chris Keirle
Assistant Operations Manager - Swim
Years in leisure: Since 2002
Qualifications:
- STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- First Aid at Work
- NVQ Level 2 in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Operational services
- Active IQ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Leisure Management
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 2 Gym instructor
- Master Personal Training Diploma Level 3
- Wright foundation GP Referral to exercise Consultant
- Level 1 England Basketball Assistant Coach
- Level 2 Certificate for swimming teaching
Hobbies and interests:
- I have two Alaskan malamutes (not to be confused with huskies) they are my pride and joy.
Email: c.keirle@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: 01392 723778
Harry Anderson-Brown
Assistant Operations Manager - Health & Fitness
I have always had a passion for sport and physical activity. Having participated my entire life in various outlets at various levels, I started my career without realising it as a teenager coaching rugby union. After obtaining my degree and spending a small amount of time in the agricultural industry, I moved out to Australia and re-joined the sport and leisure industry playing Rugby and running a franchise gym for 5 years. This is where I really started my career and progressed from trainer to supervisor, to manager bringing me to getting my current role at the University of Exeter.
I have a huge passion for Rugby Union and although I have recently retired from playing will always be involved in some way shape or form. To stay fit and active, which I see as an extremely important part of life, I have recently taken up Crossfit and love the daily challenge. My life is generally spent being active with a big love for the outdoors too, from surfing to hiking you can find me out in nature in my spare time.
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Sports Development and Coaching
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- RFU Level 2 Coach
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid at Work
Lauren Wills
Duty Manager
Starting in leisure 2022.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science
- First Class Degree in Sport and Exercise Science
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- First Aid at Work
Hobbies and interests:
- Rugby
- Netball
- Reading
Sam Gingell
Duty Manager
Years in Leisure: Since 2007
When growing up, Sam enjoyed playing a range of sports, before focusing on rugby and fitness training. This influenced them to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Sam has worked in various positions for 15 years that include lifeguarding, fitness instructing, football coaching, swim teaching, duty managing and being a GoApe instructor. Sam is new to the team, so is looking forward in getting to know everyone.
Qualifications
- Primary Qualified Teacher Status
- BA (Hons) Adventure Leisure Management and Leisure & Sports Management
- Advanced VCE (Double Award) Leisure and Recreation
- Level 3 Personal Training Qualification
- Group Exercise, Circuits and Bootcamps Qualification
- Group Studio Cycling Qualification
- Level 2 Gym Instructors Qualification
- ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Swimming
- Level 1 FA Certificate in Coaching Football
- Sports Coach UK – Safeguarding & Protecting Children
- Qualified RLSS Pool Lifeguard
Tom Prout
Duty Manager
Years in Leisure: Since 2018
Tom started working at the University of Exeter as a casual lifeguard at 16 and was promoted to Duty Manager in August 2021. Being one of the young ones of the group, Tom is an individual with lots of energy and eagerness to learn. Tom enjoys bringing his enthusiasm and passion for sport to the job, whilst also learning from more experienced members of the team. Tom has a strong desire for training others in the job role and loves to work in a team to ensure the best service is provided to our customers. Tom thoroughly enjoys working for the University of Exeter Sport, and hopes to continue to improve his managerial skills in the years to come. Tom likes to view himself as a friendly face in the Centre, and you may often see him out and about being a part of operations. Please feel free to come and say hello and have a chat.
Qualifications:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Performance
- Circuit Activators Certificate Gold
- Fire Marshall certificate
- Gym Instructor Level 2
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
- RLSS Trainer Assessor
- Mental health First Aider
Hobbies and interests:
- Campervanning around Devon & Cornwall
- Surfing
- Travelling the world
Edward Farrant-Worth
Operational Assistant
Years in Leisure: Since 2018
Qualifications:
- BSC (Hons) Sports Management
- BTEC level 3 Sports and Exercise Science
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Level 1 Football Coaching
- Safeguarding Children Qualification
- National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification
Hobbies and interests:
- Hockey
- Water sports
- Athletics
Fran Payne
Duty Manager
Years in Leisure: Since 2019
Qualifications:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Level 2 Swim Teacher Qualification
- Degree in Sports Development and Coaching
- First Aid at Work
Hobbies and interests:
- Rugby
- Netball
- Taking my dog for walks
Matthew Larkins
Duty Manager
Livvy Beavis
Duty Manager
Years in leisure: Since 2021
Qualifications:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Hobbies and interests:
- Anywhere near the beach!
Harry Lee
Operational Assistant
Years in Leisure: Since 2022
Harry started football coaching voluntarily from the age of 13 with Torquay United football club, and then went on to get an apprenticeship with Saints Southwest, a partner of Southampton Football Club. After his apprenticeship ended, Harry got a full-time position as a head coach, coaching the regional U9’s team and delivering lunch time and after school clubs.
Qualifications:
- Level 1 in football coaching
- FA Disability football coaching
- FA Talent Id level 1
- FA Safeguarding qualification
- FA first aid qualification
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Hobbies and interests:
- Football (Liverpool and Torquay United)
- NBA
- Watching Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari)