Job Description
We are inviting applications for the following contractor position:
National Coach – Boys’ Lead Coach
England Golf is seeking applications for one contractor position in the performance team as a boys’ lead coach, working on a national level. As the boys’ lead coach, you will be responsible for the development and preparation of players in the England boys’ squad/teams.
The role will be contracted for 80 delivery days, which will be broken down into coaching camps, competition attendance, individual player support and continued professional development.
Key Responsibilities
The main purpose of the position will be to prepare and coordinate all aspects of the boys’ squad for competition which includes the designing, implementation and management of a periodised programme for each individual at squad camps and in their home training environment and to work with the performance director, performance manager and squad manager to:
• Design and implement a planned and strategic approach to the performance environment
• Design and implement an optimal learning environment to impact each player’s performance needs
• Design and manage an appropriate support structure and world-class performance service to facilitate improved performance
• Liaise, build and develop excellent working relationships with players’ personal coaches
• Lead in the development of each player’s personal development plan
• Communicate between national lead coaches on all aspects of player development as players move through the pathway
• Assist in an advisory capacity, in the search, selection and development of golfers that will impact the England boys’ squad and teams
• Develop and drive a winning culture and strong work ethic
• Provide regular progress reports to the performance director
England Golf Safeguarding and Protecting Children Requirements
This role has been identified as involving access to adults at risk and/or children and, in line with England Golf policy, persons undertaking this role will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure Check and must also have attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children course (SPC) or be willing to undertake one.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter as a single document detailing why you would be suitable for the role. You can download the full role description to view the essential experience and knowledge information from our website (https://www.englandgolf.org/about-us/jobs/). For more information, please contact Nigel Edwards, performance director via email at nigel.edwards@englandgolf.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 21 October 2022 First Interviews by Microsoft Teams video call will take place on Wednesday 9 November 2022 with second interviews for shortlisted candidates taking place on Wednesday 16 November 2022.