At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop elite wheelchair basketball athletes in a supportive environment.
- Company: Worcester Wolves, a dynamic team committed to inclusivity and high performance.
- Benefits: Part-time role with pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and help drive the partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on athletes' lives and shape the future of wheelchair basketball.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching and a passion for developing talent.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 Β£ per year.
Worcester Wolves is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head Coach to lead Worcester Wolves Wheelchair Basketball and the High Performance Partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB). Working with a talented group of elite Paralympic athletes, emerging talent and student-athletes, you will have the opportunity to shape a high-quality performance environment where athletes are supported to develop, perform and succeed.
At the heart of Worcester Wolves Wheelchair Basketball, you will lead an integrated coaching and performance support team, working closely with British Wheelchair Basketball and colleagues across the University to deliver an ambitious, inclusive and athlete-centred programme. As Head Coach, you will provide the leadership and direction that brings the programme together, from the training environment through to longer-term athlete and team development.
You will lead performance planning, training and competition preparation, working collaboratively with coaches, sport science, medical and performance support practitioners to ensure athletes receive high-quality, coordinated support. A key part of the role will be working closely with BWB's performance team to optimise the development of GB Podium and Academy athletes, while creating clear opportunities for emerging and student-athletes to progress.
This is more than a courtside coaching role. It is an opportunity to influence the development of athletes, coaches and the wider programme, while playing an important role in the continued development of the partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball.
This is a part-time, fixed-term appointment of 12 hours per week until 30 June 2027. Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK. We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.
Head Coach - Worcester Wolves Wheelchair Basketball employer: University of Worcester
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