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
Phone: 07866138505
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
