Why the Great Britain Cycling Team?

The British Cycling Team has led the world in both Olympic and Paralympic success for over 10 years. As a team, we work hard and are driven to create performances by working together, embracing different perspectives and a constant appetite to improve what we do.

To ensure we continue to create ground-breaking performances moving forward, we are looking to identify key people to join our high-performance team help drive forward with us on our mission.

Great Britain Cycling Team - Podium Sprint Coaches (2 x roles)

Mens & Womens Sprint Programme

What you need is:

We are keen to hear from individuals who have the ability to lead a team and are able to maximize the skills and knowledge of the people around them. A proven ability to inspire and support riders is key, along with a clear vision of the future of sprint cycling.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate previous experience of elite sprint cycling success and strategic performance planning.

The role will be joining the rest of the team at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester and will include international travel to and from training camps and competitions.

Role Summary:

The purpose of the podium sprint coach role is to lead a world class multidisciplinary team to create a long-term performance plan orientated around Olympic success in Paris 2024 and LA 2028.

Blending together physical preparation, technical and tactical execution and qualification strategy the coach will provide the direction and the plan for their team orientated around a clear performance destination.

Working directly with athletes delivering world leading technical and tactical coaching, the coach will also play a pivotal role in developing the person on the bike to not only thrive in a high performance environment but to also prepare them to successfully transition into life after sport.

Reporting to the Head Coach, the podium coach will also be a key member of the team of sprint pathway coaches, supporting and evolving the performance pathway with the aim of creating long term athlete development from identification through to Olympic success.

 Primary Responsibilities:

1. Providing proactive, solution-based and innovative coaching for nationally identified athletes through regular exposure to high quality training / competition practices, whilst developing a culture of excellence so that they can realise every opportunity to maximize their potential.
2. Working with the Head Coach & Performance Team, create and delivering a Performance Plan to achieve the defined medal targets.
3. Achieving agreed progression in line with trajectory to the podium targets and discipline Performance Plan with identified riders.
4. Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating high quality individual rider plans that align to the discipline Performance Plan, national team programme strategy and success profiles for world class and developing athletes.
5. Providing direction to, and work in conjunction with, the Performance Team in the application of sports science support and techniques, ongoing monitoring, evaluation and improvement of rider skills development, technique, physical preparation and psychological preparation for competition.
6. Supporting holistic development for riders as individuals, with Performance Team practitioners ensuring this is complimentary to performance.
7. Ensuring regular written and verbal communication is maintained with all athletes during their time on the Programme.
8. Monitoring and assessing the progress of athletes within the relevant discipline and to keep and maintain all appropriate records using the methods prescribed.
9. Preparing and presenting tracking reports as required by the Head Coach, Performance Director and/or GBCT Senior Leadership Team.
10. Providing direct and/or indirect coaching services and competition support to identified riders at national and international camps/competitions, as agreed with the Head Coach and Performance Director.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, colour, sex, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  For more information on British Cycling please visit the following page www.britishcycling.org.uk. 

These are two of the top coaching positions in the most successful cycling program in the world and are remarkable, highly exciting career opportunities. To apply for the role please fill in our application form on our website.

Applications will close 12:00 10 January 2022.