EUOC are seeking a Performance Coach to join their team

Edinburgh University Orienteering Club are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic coach to work with a group of performance-focused athletes.

As a result of the recent gap in coaching support, athletes may have varying requirements and training backgrounds. The main focus will be on 1-1 coaching meetings with athletes to provide individualised support, and you would be funded for a total of 2h/month per athlete. Individual meetings may cover physical training planning/reviews, technical training discussion/reviews and advising on appropriate focus for technical sessions, mentorship, specific competition preparation, analysis or general support with balancing training and studies or life. We anticipate that the group would be 10-12 athletes. Athletes will pay a regular (six monthly) contribution to participate, with no minimum performance criteria.

Responsibilities 

• The key part of the role is to have individual meetings with athletes (either online or in person).
  
• Communication with the athlete via a suitable platform (such as WhatsApp) between meetings, and following their training on Attackpoint, or a similar platform.
  
• Setting appropriate weekly intervals sessions (ideally a general base session for the group/club, with modifications for individual athletes where needed).
  
• Promote a positive and inclusive group training environment - whilst athlete advice should be individualised, we would value efforts to maintain some co-ordination amongst the group in weekly training.
  
• Communication with University sports staff regarding the orienteering calendar and athlete needs.

Further details and how to apply

Full details of the position are available via this link and the button below. 

Job description

To apply, please write a brief description of why you think you would be suitable for the role and what you can offer, and submit to orienteering@ed.ac.uk. A CV is welcomed, but not required.

Applications for the position need to be submitted by 31 December 2024.