British Wrestling is sad to announce that our current Performance Manager, Huw Griffiths, is stepping down from the position and his last day will be March 8th. Although it won’t affect selection policies, camps or competitions, with it does comes a vacancy and opportunity for a new Performance Manager to lead, develop and maintain a 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 of this role 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 on http://britishwrestling.org/about-british-wrestling/jobs
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 3rd February.
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
Please see our jobs page to download the job description and person specification.
