Jobs

Performance Manager

British Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the UK, is seeking to appoint a Performance Manager to lead, develop and maintain a Wrestling performance pathway.  

This exciting opportunity in an Olympic sport will involve leading and developing wrestling’s performance pathway to develop wrestlers to qualify for Olympic Games. This will include the continued development and implementation of performance standards at all levels of the pathway. The role will involve working closely with Home Nation countries, coaches, officials, management, administrative staff and scientific support personnel.  

Key responsibilities will include: 

• To create and drive a World Class environment and medal winning culture across the whole programme, through the building of strong relationships with all stakeholders including Home Nation countries, coaches, officials, management, administrative staff and scientific support personnel 
• Develop, communicate and deliver Wrestling’s Performance Pathway strategy to develop suitably skilled wrestlers to qualify for Olympic Games. 
• Develop and embed What It Takes To Win (WITTW) as a curriculum of performance development that defines the skills, competencies and abilities required at each stage of development across the Performance Pathway 
• Engage athletes and pathway personnel to create an athlete centred approach whilst embedding performance behaviours and values 
• Ensure operational sports science and athlete support is coordinated and provided for effective pathway delivery 

• Work with the GBR Coaches and Home Nation coaches to plan and review a GB performance and talent calendars that enable athlete development and performance progression 
• Review and update selection policies and procedures to coordinate and manage selection for national squads and major championships 

Full details of the role including a person specification are available below.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Craig Anthony on 07972 780542 or canthony@britishwrestling.org.  

 To apply please send a CV and covering letter to admin@britishwrestling.org. Please clearly state in the covering letter how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

The deadline for applications is Friday 19th May.  

Welsh Wrestling Development Officer

British Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the UK, in partnership with the Welsh Wrestling Association, is seeking to appoint a part-time Welsh Wrestling Development Officer to deliver our mission of promoting and developing the sport of wrestling so that everyone achieves their potential on and off the mat. This is an exciting opportunity to join the national governing body for the Olympic sport of wrestling.  

The Welsh Wrestling Development Officer will work alongside the existing Development Team to develop the sport of wrestling specifically across Wales, with a focus on South Wales. Aiming to increase participation and membership through the development of volunteers, clubs and competitions. The successful candidate will have experience of working with clubs and communities to develop inclusive programmes that demonstrate the social impact of sport.  

This is an exciting time to join British Wrestling a growing and ambitious governing body as we work collaboratively across the home nations to develop the sport. 

Full details of the role including a person specification are available below.

The role is for 15 hours per week, flexible working will be required. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Craig Anthony on 07972 780542 or canthony@britishwrestling.org.    

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to admin@britishwrestling.org. Please clearly state in the covering letter how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 21st May.

Volunteer Positions

Assistant Level 2 Coaches – North/Midlands Regional Squads

Any level 2 coaches who would like to volunteer to assist in the North/Midlands Regional Squad sessions please contact Mick Sudron at michaelsudron7@gmail.com, North and Dean Brown at deanbrown395@yahoo.co.uk, Midlands. 

You must have a full membership to BWA and your club must be registered as either an affiliated or associated club.

If too many coaches apply there is 1 session a month and we will get everyone involved who wants to volunteer.

The BWA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to following best practice in the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. For further information please consult the Policies page on www.britishwrestling.org
 

N.B. This page is not actively monitored and thus the closing dates for some posts may have passed and the opportunity not removed