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British Judo is currently
seeking to employ a Judo Conditioning Specialist to work with
elite judo players under the leadership and management of the
GB Head Coach, Patrick Roux. The Judo Conditioning Specialist
will need to be able to develop and implement judo specific programmes
for elite players in preparation for London 2012 Olympic Games
and beyond.
The successful candidate
will have a minimum of five years experience of coaching and delivery
of physical preparation in the performance arena and
be capable of profiling and evaluating player’s strengths and
development needs, in order to enhance training and performance.
The Judo Conditioning Specialist will be required to work with
individuals and groups of players on a daily basis on the mat,
integrating judo technical skills and conditioning work, as well
as delivering some gym based work.
The Judo Conditioning Specialist
will need to have an understanding and knowledge of modern judo
training methods and will work with the GB Head Coach, coaching
and support team to develop specialist strength and conditioning
programmes; which reflect scientific principles as they relate
to adaption, periodisation, tapering and peaking for judo and
also ensure rehab programmes are aligned with any conditioning
work. Effective testing, evaluation and ongoing performance monitoring
of players will be required and regular information and data will
need to be provided to the rest of the coaching, support and management
team.
The specialist will need
to have the ability to create performance focused environments.
Sound coaching, planning and management skills will be essential.
The Judo Conditioning Specialist will be part of an interdisciplinary
team whose priority is to win medals in London 2012. Ongoing professional
development will be supported.
A degree or professional
qualification in coaching and physical preparation will required.
Communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical
workshops and presentations are required. Computer literacy, a
driving license and full passport are essential and a CRB check
will be a condition of employment. This post will be full time
from May/June 2009 onwards and is aligned to the UK Sport funding
cycle 2009-2013. The post will be based at the British Judo Performance
Institute at Dartford Judo Club.
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If you are interested in
applying for this role please email a covering letter and current
CV to margarethicks@britishjudo.org.uk
or send a hard copy to Margaret Hicks, Performance Director,
British Judo Performance Institute, Dartford Judo Club, Cotton
Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PD
The closing date is midday
Monday 30 March 2009.
THE BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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