Assistant Coach Wrestling

Develop and progress elite and emerging elite athletes to achieve medal winning performances. The Assistant Coach will provide coaching to a team of athletes who have the potential to succeed at an international level.

Our Vision

Become the home of Saudi high-performance athletes and the regions leading provider of sustainable sport high-performance programs and services.

Our Mission

Establish a sustainable high-performance environment that increases the number of Saudi athletes competing on the world-stage.
 

1 ROLE DETAILS

• Position Title: Assistant Coach Wrestling
• Reports to: Head Coach
• Direct Reports: NA
• Department: Sport Strategy & Performance
• External Relationships: Athletes, Coaches, Media and Sponsors Develop and progress elite and emerging elite athletes to achieve medal winning performances. The Assistant Coach will provide coaching to a team of athletes who have the potential to succeed at an international level.

2 ROLE PURPOSE

Develop and progress elite and emerging elite athletes to achieve medal winning performances. The Assistant Coach will provide coaching to a team of athletes who have the potential to succeed at an international level.

3 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head Coach in developing a world-class training program
• Provide ‘hands-on’ coaching on a daily basis to support the development of inspired and empowered athletes with the medal-winning potential
• Develop and execute short-term training programs to improve specific skills
• Ensure that each elite and emerging elite athlete has an individual performance and competition plan
• Provide recommendations for athletic performance improvement plans for each athlete
• Monitor the progress and performance of athletes on the team
• Brief athletes on training and competition schedules, ensure that they are on-time and prepared for all scheduled activities
• Collaborate with Assistant Coaches on other teams to ensure that coaching is aligned with best practices
• Support the identification of the next generation of medalists in athletics through the development of talent identification programs, attendance at development camps, and “open session” events

4 EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 3 years of experience of coaching elite level athletes at the highest level
• Extensive performance knowledge and technical expertise in Wrestling
• Experience as both a coach and a former athlete in elite sport
• Understanding of the trends shaping the future of athletics and sport in general
• Demonstrated knowledge of the best practices of coaching

5 SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Proficiency in the specific sport, including technical skills, strategies, and coaching methodologies.
• Demonstrated skill in coaching athletes at various levels, with an understanding of athlete development.
• Ability to assist in teaching and refining sport-specific techniques and skills.
• Skill in helping design and implement training programs that complement athletes' physical, technical, and mental development.
• Ability to collaborate with head coaches, athletes, and support staff to optimize training environments.

6 QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant coaching qualification (national or recognised international accreditation)

How to apply:

To apply for the vacancy please click the ‘apply’ button below, you can upload your CV, cover letter and explaining your interest in the role

Your letter should be no longer than one side of an A4 page and should demonstrate how you will bring your experience, skill and knowledge to be successful in this role.