British Triathlon is looking to appoint a Head Coach based at their headquarters in Loughborough. This is a unique opportunity as we prepare for an Olympics on home soil.
A critical role leading up to the 2012 Olympics, the Head Coach will lead the coaching delivery within the British Triathlon World Class Programme to develop a Great Britain Triathlon team that delivers medals at the Olympic Games in 2012. Working in partnership with the Performance Manager and Talent Development Coach, the Head Coach will support the development and implementation of the four year British Triathlon Olympic strategy and ensure that quality consistent coaching exists throughout the performance pathway.
Applicants will have significant experience of elite coaching and substantial experience of high performance sport as an athlete, coach, or administrator.
Applicants must be able to spend periods of time away from home at weekends and evenings and travel extensively overseas for extended periods
You can download the relevant application form and person specification by visiting our website BritishTriathlon.org.
Applications in writing detailing your qualifications, experience and interest in the role, should be sent marked Private and Confidential to Helen Wyeth, Director of Operations, British Triathlon, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX or via e-mail to helenwyeth@britishtriathlon.org.
Closing date for applications is 15 December 2008.
First interviews 18 or 19 December 2008 (in exceptional circumstances overseas candidates may be offered a telephone interview)
Second interviews Loughborough 4 and 5 January 2008
For an informal discussion on the position, please contact Heather Williams, Performance Director heatherwilliams@britishtriathlon.org, Mobile +44 7739526 559.
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