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NEW VACANCY: HEAD PERFORMANCE COACH - PARALYMPIC

BF is recruiting a Head Performance Coach, who will be responsible for overseeing the coaching programmes for designated athletes in both the Paralympic and Olympic performance programmes.

Last updated: 17th July 2025

About the Role

The Head Performance Coach will be responsible for overseeing the coaching programmes for designated athletes in both the Paralympic and Olympic performance programmes. This will include supporting the development of appointed programme coaches and where appropriate, athletes’ personal coaches in the design, development and delivery of an athlete’s Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

The Head Performance Coach will act as the GBR coach for team events and be responsible for the coaching delivery during major international events, providing direct support to both individual athletes and their coaches in the competition environment to achieve the high-performance outcomes as identified in the world class plan.

The Head Coach will oversee, direct and deliver the daily training programme in the National Fencing Centre in Bath and be responsible for creating a high-performance environment by planning, agreeing and communicating weekly activities in advance with the athletes, coaches (including personal coaches), sparring partners and support service providers.

It is expected that the Head Coach will be committed to their own personal development where areas for support are identified through the annual performance review process, and where the ever-evolving high-performance environment creates a need for adaptation and change.

The full PDF job description can be found here.

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How to apply

To apply for this position, please email recruitment@britishfencing.com attaching:

  • Copy of your CV
  • Covering letter (no more than two sides of A4)

Application deadline (extended): 25th July 2025

Interview date: 13th and 14th August 2025

If you are shortlisted for the role, there will be the opportunity for interviews to take place in a fully accessible venue. Alternatively, there is the option to conduct interviews virtually.

If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can make reasonable adjustments.