British Cycling Hiring for Talent Development Coach – Paralympic Lead Job at Remote Full Time

British Cycling is one of the world’s most successful sports governing bodies. From winning Olympic and Paralympic gold medals to inspiring almost two million people to ride their bikes regularly, we are committed to making cycling the number one sport and activity of choice in Britain. Our growing membership of over 145,000 members is testament to the appetite for cycling nationwide.

The Role: Talent Development Coach – Paralympic Lead

Following record-breaking success at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, British Cycling turns its attention on Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. The recruitment of the Talent Development Coach – Paralympic Lead will play an important role in helping us shape, create and deploy our Paralympic Talent Development Pathway. Our Talent Development Team identify and nurture the best cycling talent to be future Olympic and Paralympic riders, the team are currently looking to recruit a Paralympic Talent Development Coach – Paralympic Lead with a view to increase the quality and quantity of cycling talent through targeted talent development pathway activity. You must be based within England to apply for this role.

In this role of a Talent Development Coach – Paralympic Lead, you will:

• Lead the British Cycling Paralympic Talent Development Team to identify, develop, nurture, and support a group of developing para-cyclists.
• Identify and confirm talented athletes to enter onto the GBCT Para-cycling Foundation programme

What do we offer?

As well as a great starting salary, you will also enjoy a generous benefits package that includes, free Race Gold membership, Cycle to Work scheme, a generous group pension, free eye tests, an employee assistance programme, 25 days holiday, mental health training and support. You will also be given all the tools to do the job, this includes a company car, a laptop, a mobile phone, branded kit and coaching equipment. You’ll receive the opportunity to learn and develop, as well as exciting opportunities to broaden your role and potentially move around the organisation.

What you need is:

We are keen to hear from candidates who are not only passionate about cycling but also possess the coaching skills and vision to continue building and evolving the Talent Development Pathway Programme to nurture high potential individuals as both athletes and people. Candidates should be aware of performance development in cycling and demonstrate performance coaching experience. This is a profession which is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required.

For an informal discussion about this role, prior to submitting a prospective application please contact Head of Talent Development, Joe Malik (07908 407 317).

How to apply: Please attach your CV and Covering Letter.