PATHWAY COACH
The British Nordic Development Squad (BNDS) is part of a long-term athlete pathway from club athlete to national senior level for cross-country skiing in the UK, with a focus on athletes from club level (minimum age 12) to World Junior and U23 level. The Pathway Coach is responsible for supporting BNDS athletes through planning, coordination and delivery of a training and racing programme. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cross-country skiing in the UK and support talented athletes aspiring to represent the UK on the world stage.
For further information and to submit your application, please contact info@britishnordic.org
Job Title: British Nordic Development Squad Pathway Coach
Location: Remote working for administration and management days, attendance at training camps throughout Europe
Contract Type: Part time, freelance. Approximately 90 days work per year, a mixture of coaching and management days
Objectives:
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Coach skiers from club athlete (12 years upwards) through to the Home Nations Performance Pathway Squad:
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Create a yearly programme of training and race camps
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Support the technical and physical development of BNDS athletes
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Monitor progression along the performance pathway within BNDS
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Roles and responsibilities
Coaching
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Lead training and racing camps with BNDS Athletes:
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Provide technical coaching and feedback
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Plan training and race camp schedules
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Write training plans
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Monitor athlete performance and liaise with athletes
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Athlete welfare responsibility on camps
Planning
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Create a yearly programme of training and race camps to facilitate progression along the performance pathway
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Monitor athlete progression along the pathway
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Coordinate camp planning & logistics with support from BNDS Committee
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Manage budgets and costings for BNDS activities in liaison with committee finance officers
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Maintain a team of coaches to coach on BNDS camps as required
Relationship Management
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Develop members understanding of BNDS aims & objectives
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Key point of contact for BNDS athletes and parents
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Report to the BNDS Management Committee
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Work closely with Snowsport Scotland Development and Performance Pathway coaches, plus other NGB coaches as appropriate, to ensure smooth transitions into BNDS and onto other areas of the pathway
Skills & Experience
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Competitive skiing background preferred
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Experience leading camps and working with athletes in the 12-18 age group
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Good communication and leadership skills
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Good organisational skills
Qualifications
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Snowsport Scotland Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
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Full clean driving licence
Employment Arrangements
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Competitive rate of pay, subject to negotiation based on experience
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The role reports to the BNDS Management Committee through attendance at monthly committee meetings.
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Line management is provided by the BNDS Chair
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This is a freelance and part-time position, the Pathway Coach is not an employee of BNDS