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Olympic Programme Coach
Department: Performance
Salary: Grade 4 – (Salary and grade reflect the expected international travel and time away from home).
Reports To: Performance Director
Direct Reports: None
Key Relationships: Performance Director, Performance Pathway & Operations Director, GB Home Nations Coach, World Class Programme Coaches, Head Paralympic Coach, Home Nation Coaches, Club Coaches, Sport Science Sport Medicine Team.
Location: British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall (with significant domestic and international travel up to 150 days a year)
British Judo is seeking an exceptional Olympic Programme Coach to play a pivotal role in delivering medal-winning performances on the world stage. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performance environment, supporting elite athletes on the Olympic World Class Performance Programme (WCPP).
You’ll collaborate with world-class coaches, sport science specialists, and national partners to develop athletes capable of achieving success at the highest level.
About the Role
As an Olympic Programme Coach, you will:
- Support the delivery of British Judo’s high-performance strategy
- Lead and contribute to the development of Olympic Potential Programme athletes
- Design and implement Individual Athlete Plans (IAPs)
- Provide world-class technical and tactical coaching
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to optimise athlete performance
- Contribute to a high-performance culture focused on medal success
This role is central to achieving British Judo’s Olympic ambitions and aligning with UK Sport performance objectives. The position will be key in creating and supporting a world-class coaching environment that optimises athlete development and ensures medal-winning performances.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience coaching at a Junior or Senior international level, with a proven track record of success.
- Experience of developing athletes to achieve Junior European and Junior World Championship medal winning performances
- Level 3 or higher Judo coaching qualification.
- In-depth understanding of the Olympic judo landscape and international competition frameworks.
- IJF Academy Qualification or Master Coach.
- Able to communicate in English (written and verbal)
- Current safeguarding certification and enhanced DBS clearance.
- Able to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in sports coaching or sports science.
- Experience working within a National Governing Body or similar organisation.
Olympic Programme Coach Job Description
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Note detailing your suitability for the role to HR@britishjudo.org.uk
The position will close on Friday 15th May
Head of Performance and Pathway (Welsh Judo)
Location: Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff (flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (37 hours/week)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Welsh Judo Association is seeking an exceptional Head of Performance and Pathway to lead Welsh judo into its next chapter.
This is a senior, strategic role that goes far beyond coaching. You will shape the vision, culture, and systems that drive long-term success across our performance and pathway programmes, with athlete and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything you do — and with a clear focus beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Performance Committee, and Sport Wales, you will collaborate with an external reviewer to conduct a full review of our performance and pathway operations. You’ll design a new strategic framework aligned with the WJA’s next Strategic Plan, develop coaches, oversee the full athlete pathway, and represent Welsh Judo both nationally and internationally.
With a new Strategic Plan launching in 2027, this is a rare opportunity to lead ambitious, values-driven change and help position Wales as a force in the sport.
Closing date for applications: 12:00pm, 20 May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 8 June 2026
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to:
ben.jeffreys@welshjudo.com
Click here to read the Application Pack and find out more
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British Judo is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates. We believe that diversity of experience and perspective strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our community. British Judo is committed to Sport England and UK Sport requirements for all NGBs to have a Diversity Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). British Judo is proud of the DIAP and would encourage all candidates to take an opportunity to read this HERE.
We are also open to considering applications from individuals who possess strong transferable skills or can demonstrate an aptitude for the role, coupled with a genuine appetite to embark on a learning journey with us. If this sounds like you, and you believe you meet some of the requirements but are eager to develop further and are ready to put in the effort to achieve the rest, we want to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us why you are a great fit for British Judo.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or wish to discuss any particular needs, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to creating a supportive and accessible environment for all applicants.
