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Have you got what it takes to become one of the best coaches in the country?

British Weight Lifting is seeking to identify coaches who have the potential to develop the next generation of international lifter and take athletes to international competition.

This program will act as a peer learning group for coaches to use other coaches’ experiences to facilitate learning about becoming a high-performing coach in the sport of weightlifting. In addition to this each coach will get personalised support from the British Weight Lifting Coach Developer. Applicants will need to commit to a minimum 3 hours a month for 12 months both as a group and as an individual online and in person.

Have you got what it takes to become one of the best coaches in the country?

The Performance Coach Development Program Aims

To uncover what it is you do well as a coach and seeking to find ways for you to challenge and develop your coaching. To solidifying existing good practice and support the coach to push their development. In the same way you as a coach expect your athletes to grow and develop as an athlete, this program will help you grow and develop you as a coach.

Please note as this program is likely to be over-subscribed, people are encouraged to apply as those who are not successful may be offered a scaled down version of the program or may be given first preference for the next intake.

 

British Weight Lifting are seeking applicants who meet the following requirements to apply to the Performance Coach Development Program.

Quality

Priority of quality

Stage assessed at

Level 2 BWL Certification and licenced coach (DBS check).

Essential

Application

Engaged in coaching, minimum two years.

Essential

Application

Seeking to be a part of the sport of weightlifting for the long term.

Essential

Application

Able to join other like-minded coaches monthly for discussions around developing as a coach.

Essential

Application

Has the ability and desire to be a key part in a weightlifting club. E.g., coach/head coach

Essential

Application

Has the desire to become a coach who develops capable lifters for international competition.

Essential

Application

Seeks to develop lifters over the long term and has current active coaching responsibilities.

Essential

Application

 

Quality

Priority of quality

Stage assessed at

Can evidence an existing long-term commitment to the development of weightlifting and/or the ability of weightlifters.

Desirable

Application

Has taken lifters to multiple competitions over a period of 2 or more years.

Desirable

Application

Has an additional expertise which may be beneficial to the development of weightlifters and weightlifting.

 

E.g. relevant CPD and training, or professional qualifications or equivalent experience.

Desirable

Interview/Application

Can demonstrate a determination to improve their coaching and can articulate how mistakes they have made as a coach have benefited their development.

Desirable

Interview/Application

Currently coaching pathway athletes e.g. athletes who are regional or national squad athletes. 

Desirable

Interview/Application

To be involved in a BWL club that is a talent academy.

Desirable

Interview/Application

Will be comfortable sharing how they are developing as a coach with other coaches by assisting in BWL social media with interviews for the purpose of creating shared knowledge.

Desirable

Interview/Application

 

Applications

To apply send:

  • Your coaching CV indicating coaching roles and relevant experiences (including non-weightlifting roles e.g., those which demonstrate transferable skills) and additional CPD or education.
  • A cover letter which indicates clearly how you meet the criteria. (2 pages maximum)
  • Provide an email, phone number and location/club where you coach.

 

Email applications to Hugh.Gilmore@britishweightlifting.org

Applications close midnight Friday 16 September 2022.

If needed to facilitate selection, interviews may be held to clarify applicants’ suitability and references may be requested.

 

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by Monday 10 October 2022.

For further enquiry please contact Hugh.Gilmore@britishweightlifting.org

 

Apply today

 

 

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