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James Ritchie has a diverse work experience in the sports and community outreach field. James started working at Barnsley College in 2013 as a Sports Tutor, delivering fitness sessions to various age groups. In the same year, they also became a Facilities Supervisor, overseeing a team of apprentices and handling cash.

From 2013 to 2017, James worked as a Community Outreach Coordinator at Reds in the Community, where they delivered sports coaching sessions to different age groups in Barnsley and Wakefield.

Prior to that, James worked at Barnsley Rugby Football Club as a Bar Supervisor from 2011 to 2014. James was responsible for managing the bar operations.

In 2011, James also had a role at Barnsley FC as an Academy and Development Phase Coach. James assisted in coaching the under 7's and 8's in the Academy and conducted sessions for the under 9's and 10's development center groups.

Before that, James worked at Barnsley Football Club 2002 Limited from 2007 to 2013. James initially started as a Catering Sales Assistant and then progressed to a Bar Supervisor with responsibilities in cellar and stock management.

James Ritchie completed a postgraduate degree in Sports Development and Coaching at the University of Lincoln from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they attended Barnsley College from 2006 to 2008, where they focused on Sports Development and Coaching. Before college, James attended The Kingstone School from 2001 to 2006, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for that period.