At the Scottish Institute of Sport our clear focus is on preparing Scotland's best athletes to perform on the world stage. We provide high performance expertise to sport in Scotland.

The Institute is working with our partners to build greater success for Scottish sport. Our expert teams of service providers work together to manage and deliver cutting edge programmes in coaching, programme planning, sports medicine, sports science, strength and conditioning, and career and lifestyle guidance.

W e embrace a culture of winning and strive to create a high performance learning environment where innovation can thrive.

We are looking to appoint someone who can effectively manage the delivery of the High Performance Sessions held at the National Judo Centre, Ratho and who can provide coaching support to Judo athletes supported through the Judo Scotland Performance Plan, as directed by the Scottish Institute of Sport Judo High Performance Coach. The postholder will also hold the post of Scottish Assistant or National Coach at appropriate and agreed events.

The successful applicant will:

•  Deliver the technical coaching programme for the High Performance sessions.

•  Ensure the East Area Institute weekly sessions run effectively and that they have sufficient coaching staff to run at all times.

•  To ensure that the technical programme for the High Performance Sessions is agreed and planned to provide relevant technical content for the athletes to develop them to achieve the aims set out within the Judo Scotland Performance Plan. Also to ensure that relevant athletes/coaches are aware of and attend the sessions and record attendances and report back to the Scottish Institute of Sport Judo High Performance Coach.

•  To assist the Scottish Institute of Sport Judo High Performance Coach to manage, co-ordinate and evaluate the programme of support for athletes identified through the Scottish Institute of Sport including advising on selection/deselection of athletes, prepare and mange periodised programmes for athletes.       

•  Lead daily and weekly programmes for elite judo players supported by the Judo Scotland Performance Plan and work with athletes to assist them in producing personal judo development plans.

•  Plan and deliver training camps for identified athletes.

•  Report on development of the programme and players to the Judo High Performance Coach.

The successful applicant should have:

•  Proven experience of working with Elite level judo athletes, both male and female.

•  BJA Coaching Licence including BJA level 3 coaching qualification or international qualification.

•  Proven experience of the ability to effectively manage elements of a performance programme.   

•  Experience in the development of individual athletes and proven knowledge of demands, pressure and the needs of elite athletes and coaches.

•  Thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical, tactical skills and fitness levels required for athletes to aspire to and succeed at international level with a passion for Scottish sporting achievement and a personal commitment to excellence.

•  An innovative approach through a demonstrated ability to “think out of the box” and suggest creative solutions, leading to successful implementation.

•  Full UK driving licence and appropriate documentation to enable working in the UK and worldwide.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter ( 3 copies of each ), names and addresses of 3 referees, and should be sent to Carol Ann Harrower at the address below.

Closing date for applications: 8 January 2008

Interviews will take place at the end of January 2008

Scottish Institute of Sport, Airthrey Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK9 5PH.

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