Olympic Centre Coach in Sheffield

Reporting to the Director of Performance Development, the Olympic Centre Coach will be a key member of the Performance Development Team. The role will lead the daily training and operations, creating a world class performance environment that enables pathway and performance athletes to progress towards international success. This includes delivering high quality coaching, coordinating athlete development plans, fostering collaboration across the Olympic pathway, and ensuring a safe, compliant and values driven training environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Olympic Centre Coach role is a significant opportunity for an individual who believes they can create a world class environment that will support our athletes to excel on the international stage. You will believe in our ambition, in our programme, and in your capabilities to be part of ‘the team behind the team’ that enables our athletes to fulfil their dreams. This is a minimal travelling role with the main base being at our Elite Training Centre at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. The role will lead on the daily training and operations of the centre and should have flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a world class training environment capable of producing Olympic and World medallists.
• Provide high-quality, technical, and tactical coaching to optimise athlete performance.
• Co-ordinate and deliver the daily training at our ETC in Sheffield to specified pathway and performance athletes.
• Create a suitable training timetable that meets the needs of all players.
• Work closely with our athlete support team to ensure they have time and capacity to support players in the environment.
• Lead the athletes in the design and overseeing of Individual Athlete Development Plans (IADPs) through a multi-disciplinary approach, tailored to the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological needs of Olympic potential athletes.
• Arrange for world class sparring partners to regularly come in and support the environment.
• Work closely with our Performance Operations Co-ordinator to ensure all activity and opportunities at the centre are carefully planned and communicated.
• Support, or where required, lead on the delivery of specified national camps.
• Develop close working relationships with the wider national coaching team to establish specific training needs of certain populations of players and feedback as required.
• Promote the environment and support with the development of standards regarding who can train at the centre at specified times.

COLLABORATION AND MENTORSHIP

• Build effective relationships with in-house staff at the English Institute of Sport.
• Understand possible living opportunities and educational links around the centre for those looking to relocate.
• Support dual career aspirations of our players, working closely with our University Partners.
• Work closely with athlete personal coaches to ensure alignment of athlete development plans and objectives.
• Mentor and support coaches where appropriate, building their capacity to deliver at a high level.
• Work closely with GB Para Table Tennis who are housed next door to collaborate where possible with training opportunities.

GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, anti-doping, and data protection policies across all pathway activities.
• Conduct risk assessments for training camps, competitions, and events to maintain a safe environment for athletes and staff.
• Uphold and promote our performance behaviours and organisations core values and ensure they are followed by our athletes daily in the environment.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Achievement of athlete progression milestones.
• Number of athletes transitioning from Junior to Senior performance standards.
• Athlete progression metrics aligned with the standards reflected in our APA Matrix.
• Positive feedback from athletes and coaching staff on leadership and support.
• Enhanced collaboration and alignment across the Olympic pathway and Home Nations.
• Effective management of resources, ensuring compliance with UK Sport funding requirements.

BENEFITS

• An impressive range of facilities at the National Badminton Centre, including cafe with staff discounts.
• Gym membership contribution or option to subscribe to on-site gym.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 25 Days of Paid Leave plus Bank Holidays (full-time employees).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Vision Cover: contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Long Service Awards.
• Free on-site parking.
• The People’s Pension with employer contributions of 3%.
• Table Tennis England Membership, plus access to discounts from a range of suppliers and partners.
• TTE Kit.
• Work life/family balance, including flexible and agile working options.

Tameside, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom