COACH REQUIRED – CRAWLEY SWORD CLUB
Crawley Sword Club is looking for a Level 2 BF registered coach for two hours on a Monday and/or a Wednesday (7pm-9pm).
From Crawley Sword Club:
Salary: Currently £35 per hour
Location: Crawley, West Sussex (20mins drive from junction 7 of the M25 with easy access from Surrey, Sussex & Kent)
We are a large club with both competitive and community fencers, looking for a coach to join the team. Ideally we are looking for foil experience, although epee & sabre experience is also welcome.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver footwork and 1 to 1 coaching sessions
- Manage on the box sparring scenario sessions
- To provide practical day-to-day coaching, as well as devising and implementing long and short-term strategies and development plans.
- Attend competitions as well as training sessions.
Qualifications and Training:
Work Experience:
- Experience of coaching, at least at an intermediate level
- Experience of developing athletes and long-term athlete development plans Skills and Abilities
- In-depth understanding of coaching styles and practical delivery
- An understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development
- Good at engaging and manage a variety of age groups, from under 18s to veterans
- Ability to encourage and develop a wide variety of abilities, from beginners to international fencers
- Ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team
For more information please email [email protected]
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