Salary £15,000 pa.

These positions will be on a part time basis (3 days per week).

The British Judo Association (BJA) is seeking high calibre candidates for World Class Start Coach positions. They will be working to prepare our talented English players (age 11-19 years) for progression up the World Class Performance Pathway, with the ultimate aim of delivering results at senior European, World and Olympic levels. We are looking for highly committed individuals who have the necessary experience, skills and ambition to identify and develop our future elite players. These coaches will be helping to ensure that players gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed at this stage, to reach their full potential in the long term.

The successful applicant’s responsibilities will include:

•  Coaching at World Class Start trainings around England and at International Events.

•  Designing and implementing high quality training and competition programs which will develop athletes with a wide range of skills, techniques, athleticism and strength.

•  Profiling, monitoring and evaluating players at World Class Start trainings and in competition, providing performance reports as required.

•  Management of players and both on and off the mat.

•  Assisting with the development and implementation of strategies, which will identify talented young players with long term potential.

•  Supporting the implementation of the BJA’s Long Term Athlete Development plan, ensuring that the training opportunities and considerations for this age group are taken into account.

•  Ensuring there is strong linkage between World Class Start and the other areas of the World Class Performance Pathway, enabling the smooth transition between levels for high achievers.

•  Utilising the resources available, working closely with club and personal coaches to provide our athletes with the best opportunity to excel. This will include the latest sports science techniques and methods in conjunction with the appropriate support bodies.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

•  Excellent range of technical judo expertise.

•  An understanding of the requirements needed to achieve elite levels of performance

•  Excellent communication and team working skills.

•  Experience in identifying, developing, managing and motivating young elite players.

•  Working knowledge of the performance enhancing benefits from the whole range of sports sciences.

•  Ability to perform effectively when under pressure and to work on own initiative.

•  Personal Integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others.

•  The ability to influence personal coaches and other key stakeholders.

•  Commitment to working evenings and weekends.

A current valid driving license and access to transport is required.

If you require further information please email the World Class Start Manager on rowenabirch@britishjudo.org.uk for a copy of the full job description and person specification documents.

Download Job Description here

If you wish to apply for this position please send a cover letter and CV to:

Rowena Birch,           or email to rowenabirch@britishjudo.org.uk

World Class Start Manager,

British Judo Association,

Suite B,

Loughborough Technology Centre,

Epinal Way,

Loughborough.

LE11 3GE.

Closing date for applications is 3 rd November 2006 .

The British Judo Association is an equal opportunity employer.