Coach Education Co-ordinator - Welsh Cycling

Vacancy: Coach Education Co-ordinator

Salary: £18,046 - £21,241 Pro Rata

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Wales National Velodrome

Welsh Cycling is the Governing Body of Cycle Sport in Wales. We are seeking to appoint a Coach Education Co-ordinator to develop cycle coaching in Wales. The post holder will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive coaching plan, with the aim of recruiting, developing and retaining coaches and ensuring the ongoing development of existing cycling coaches throughout Wales across all disciplines

The post holder will continue to develop the UK Coaching Certificate within Wales, and will plan, organise and monitor a co-ordinated programme of high quality, professional cycling coaching activities that are progressive and reflective of the needs of Welsh Cycling. The Coach Education Co-ordinator will work towards the recruitment and development of coaches through education and professional development in club, regional and national coaching environments.

We are looking for a suitably qualified highly motivated individual to further develop key projects and programmes for Welsh Cycling’s Coach Education. Applicants will need to possess:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent leadership skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to travel;

Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Welsh Cycling employees are automatically awarded Gold Membership of British Cycling. Hours of work are 20 hours per week which will incorporate weekend and evening work. Holidays are 20 days per year (pro rata), with membership of the pension scheme offered on joining the company.

For an informal discussion about this post, or to request an application pack please contact:

Ian Jenkins, Development Manager on 01633 670541 or 07850 937 846 or e-mail ian.jenkins@welshcycling.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, 19^th February 2010.

Interviews will be held week commencing 1^st March 2010