Summary
James Swanson is a community-focused skateboarding coach and director with 13 years of experience blending grassroots sports delivery and IT-savvy operational support. As Director of Skate Molton CIC and a certified Skateboard GB Coach, he designs free-to-attend programs that increase accessibility and engagement across North Devon while partnering with local organisations to scale outreach. He also develops curricula and scholarship initiatives at Kingsley Surf Academy and North Devon Skateboarding School, turning coaching into structured pathways for skill and personal development. Prior roles in IT support and network management give him a practical edge in running safe, well-organised events and community programmes. Notably, he pairs hands-on coaching with a track record of building sustainable, inclusive offerings that use sport as a tool for social connection and growth.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioner, Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in E-, General ICT Practitioner, Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioner, Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in E-, General ICT Practitioner at Somerset College of Arts and Technology