Para Alpine Lead Performance Coach

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Start Date: 1 October 2022

Our vision is for Great Britain to have more athletes, across more classifications and events, achieving more Podium results at World Cup level, World Championships & Olympic and Paralympic Games than ever before.

Our objectives for the period to 2026 are based around the following principle: athlete first, performance, culture, partnerships, technology and engagement.

We are looking for a Para Alpine Lead Coach to develop the fundamental skills and competencies required of each team athlete to compete successfully in World Cup, World Championship and Paralympic competitions. The Para Alpine Lead Coach must prepare a detailed preparation plan for each athlete, orchestrate conditioning programs, technique analysis, mental preparation, equipment preparation, in the context of the overall training program. In addition, the Para Alpine Lead Coach will also participate in the planning and implementing of the physical training and testing programs.

This role reports to GBS Head Coach. It is a full time role based at home with significant national and international travel.

Key responsibilities include leading all on snow and off snow,

Technical ski training,
Physical training
Planning and
Team management

To succeed you will need

Deep knowledge and understanding of Alpine skiing
Experience with Para athletes
Leadership skills
Experience delivering world class training programmes

The full job description and person specification can be found here.

GBS is committed to safeguarding all children and adults and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share our commitment. You will be required to follow all safeguarding policies and processes and attend safeguarding training relevant to your role.

A DBS check is required for this role. We encourage all applicants called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. We request that this information is sent under separate, confidential cover, to a designated person within GB Snowsport and we guarantee that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position you will have, and the circumstances and background of your offences.

GBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010. GBS is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programmes and general treatment during employment.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to hr@gbsnowsport.com.

Closing date: 28 August 2022

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