Head Coach

**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**:Head Coach - Sabre
- **Reports to**:High-Performance Director
- **Direct Reports**:Coaching-specific staff (e.g. Assistant Coach, etc.)
- **Department**:Sport Strategy & Performance
- **External Relationships**:Athletes, Coaches, Media and Sponsors

**2 ROLE PURPOSE**
- Provide outstanding coaching leadership both internally and externally for Sabre, bearing the overall responsibility for planning, implementation, management and control of the training of all squad athletes and their participation/performance in (international) competitions. While this role is employed within the SOTC, it will function as the coaching lead for the Saudi Arabian Fencing Federation.

**3 RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the Head Coach in developing a world-class training program
- Provide ‘hands-on’ coaching to support the development of inspired and empowered athletes with the medal-winning potential
- In collaboration 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 coaches under the umbrella of the Federation, supporting high-performance staff, the state / federal coaches and selected club coaches to ensure that coaching is aligned with best practices
- Support the identification of the next generation of medalists in Fencing through the development of talent identification programs, attendance at development camps, and “open session” events

**4 EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE**
- **Minimum 5 years of proven experience of leading an elite level coaching team operating at the highest level.**:

- Extensive performance knowledge and technical expertise in Fencing, specializing in Sabre
- Experience as both a coach and a former athlete in elite sport
- Understanding of the trends shaping the future of Fencing and sport in general
- Demonstrated knowledge of the best practices of coaching

**5 SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES**
- Highly self-motivated with an intrinsic desire to strive for excellence in achieving elite sporting success; shows initiative and wants to exceed
- Ability to develop a culture that is cohesive where all feel safe, trusted, valued and respected
- Ability to foster positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to drive change
- Ability to respectfully hold others accountable for actions linked to athlete performance and development plans
- Compelling communication to effectively engage, consult, liaise and influence colleagues, athletes and key stakeholders

**6 QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant coaching qualification (national or recognised international accreditation)
- Bachelor degree in sports science, psychology or related field is desirable.

**How to apply**:
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.

**Closing Date**:
5pm, Tuesday 12th November 2024