Contract for Services – Pathway Physical Preparation coach working with British Youth Sailing Team
Interview Date: w/c 9th December 2024
Interview Location: Unit 26 Performance Unit, Portland Marina, Hamm Beach Road, Portland, DT5 1DX (Interviews will be in person)
Closing Date: 30th November 2024
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Dates: 2025 dates to be discussed and agreed.
Contract day rate: £160 per day
Contract length: 6 months (with opportunity to extend)
Number of Days: 20 days
Location: A mixture of remote (evening) work and attending monthly national training camps will be required.
BRITISH YOUTH SAILING BACKGROUND
British Youth Sailing Team’s purpose is ‘To develop the best racing sailors in the world’. Supported by the National Lottery, UK Sport and Sport England funding, British Youth Sailing aims to deliver an inspirational performance environment that allow sailors to achieve their potential within the sport of sailing. The role will support athletes selected into our British Youth Sailing Team squads across all disciplines enabling them to achieve their potential & successfully transition into the British Sailing Squad.
SERVICE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
The British Youth Sailing Team is seeking the services of a Pathway Physical Preparation Coach to provide a comprehensive physical preparation support service to sailors & squads. This position presents an exciting chance for a qualified and experienced coach to deliver creative and engaging Physical Preparation support. The coach’s role will focus on all aspect of an athletes physical development, to enable British Youth Sailing Team athletes to achieve exceptional performances and seamlessly transition into the British Sailing Squad and beyond.
This role requires the flexibility and willingness to work irregular or unsociable hours outside of ‘normal’ office hours – evenings, weekends, potentially bank holidays (as is typical of a Pathway position in elite sport)
PERSON SUMMARY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTS TO: Youth Racing Manager
APPLICATION PROCESS
Pathway Physical Preparation Coach Person Specification
Expressions of interest can be submitted to the below email address and Subject before the closing deadline of the
This should include a CV and Cover Note.
Email: youthracing@rya.org.uk
Subject: Pathway Physical Preparation Coach Expression of Interest
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
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We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.