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Tommy Staples

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record as both a leader and teammate. Experienced in coaching, student leadership roles, and competitive sports, demonstrating strong mentoring, communication, and teamwork skills. Skilled in activity planning and conflict resolution, with a passion for community service supported by extensive volunteer experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sailing Instructor

SMSC
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in teaching sailing techniques to beginners, ensuring a safe learning environment.
  • Demonstrated proper use of sailing equipment and safety gear to enhance participant knowledge.
  • Supported the planning and execution of sailing lessons, promoting teamwork and communication among students.
  • Monitored student progress during lessons, providing constructive feedback for skill improvement.
  • Junior race coach.
  • Spearheaded "Tennis with Tommy" initiative. Coached tennis twice a week post sailing as an additional program for students.

Woollcombe House Captain

Ashbury College
08.2024 - 06.2025

- Led a 12 person council and organized weekly meetings and school wide competitions.

- Worked with a prefect team to coordinate events and initiatives.

- Provided a bridge between the student body and teachers/staff

- Captained Woollcombe House to its 4th consecutive House cup.



Junior School Hype Team Coordinator

Ashbury College
01.2024 - 06.2025

- Helped coordinate junior school events.

- Organized a team of Senior school students to run canteens and a "hype squad" for junior school dances.

- Ensured all events were safe and enjoyable for kids aged 9-13

Ofsaa Cross Country Volunteer

OFSAA
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Set up and take down of event and track
  • Worked registration for all athletes and coaches
  • coordinated athlete apparel and binning
  • Already accumulate all necessary volunteer hours prior to this event. Volunteered out of passion for school sports.

Naloxone Kit Assembly (volunteer)

Respect RX, Recovery Care Canada
01.2023 - 05.2023

- Assembled hundreds to thousands of Naloxone kits for Respect RX Pharmasave and Recovery Care Canada.

- (Goal) to help reduce the number of opioid inflicted fatalities and combat the Opioid epidemic.

- Worked with a team of 4 who had experience in the field

Education

BBA - Finance

Huron University
London, ON
04-2029

High School Diploma -

Ashbury College
Ontario
06-2025

Skills

  • - Mentoring/Coaching
  • - Conflict resolution
  • - First Aid
  • - Communication with parents
  • - Teamwork
  • - Organization
  • - Activity Planning
  • - Problem Solving/Critical thinking
  • - Patience
  • - Adaptability
  • - Water and Land Safety

Accomplishments

  • Varsity Rugby Captain 2025
  • Varsity Rugby South Africa tour Captain 2025
  • Contribution to Rugby Award 2025
  • Ottawa, City All-Star for Varsity Rugby 2025
  • Varsity Football Offensive MVP 2025
  • Varsity Football All-City Nominee 2025
  • Varsity Alpine Ski-team Captain 2023-24
  • Varsity Alpine skiing MVP 2023-24
  • 5x OFSAA medalist (Alpine skiing and Rugby)
  • Male Athlete of the year finalist 2025
  • Recruited university athlete in both Football and Rugby
  • Wharton School of business Investment competition - Award 2023
  • Placed top 15 at Eastern Nationals. (Competitive Alpine Skiing) 2023
  • 2023 most improved athlete of the year (Club Mont Ste. Marie)
  • 6x Alpine Skiing provincial team representative 2018-2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Ofsaa Cross Country Volunteer

OFSAA
11.2024 - 11.2024

Woollcombe House Captain

Ashbury College
08.2024 - 06.2025

Junior School Hype Team Coordinator

Ashbury College
01.2024 - 06.2025

Naloxone Kit Assembly (volunteer)

Respect RX, Recovery Care Canada
01.2023 - 05.2023

Sailing Instructor

SMSC
06.2022 - Current

BBA - Finance

Huron University

High School Diploma -

Ashbury College
Tommy Staples