Lead Coach - Sprints, Hurdles & Relays Events

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: Lead Coach, Sprints & Relays (Athletics)
• Reports to: Head Coach
• Direct Reports: NA
• Department: Sport Strategy & Performance
• External Relationships: SOPC, Athletes, Coaches, Media and Sponsors

2 ROLE PURPOSE

• Produce the overall Sprints & Relays Program Strategy and events specific plans to achieve medal success at major KPI events
• Develop and progress elite and emerging elite athletes to achieve medal winning performances.
• The Lead Coach for Sprints & Relays will provide direct coaching to a team of selected athletes who have the potential to succeed at an international level.

3 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Sprints & Relays Coaches on other teams to ensure that coaching is aligned with best practices
• Support the identification of the next generation of medalists Sprints & Relays events through the development of talent identification programs,

4 EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 3 years of experience of coaching elite level athletes at the highest level
• Extensive performance knowledge and technical expertise in Sprints & Relays events in Athletics
• Experience as a successful high-performance coach in elite sport
• Understanding of the trends shaping the future of endurance events , 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 coaches, athletes, and support staff to optimize training environments.

6 QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant coaching qualification (national or recognised international accreditation)

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