Assistant Performance Coach - Paralympic (Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme) x2

Organisation: British Fencing
Salary: £32 – 35k per annum (pro rata 0.6fte £19 – 21k)
Location: The primary place of work will be either the University of Bath or London area, however there are elements of this role which can be performed flexibly and there will be an expectation of working at either location when required. Additionally, the role may require you to travel to and work at other training sites and to attend both international and national competition and training camps as agreed with the Head of Performance Development and Head Performance Coach.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview date: 18 August 2025
Job Description: British Fencing is looking to appoint two Assistant Performance Coaches on a part time basis to work closely with the Head Performance Coach to deliver coaching to the Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme athletes and support the development of the Paralympic and Olympic athlete pathway.

This will include overseeing an athlete’s annual training programme, reviewing progress, and adapting inputs based on objective feedback working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering personal 1:1 coaching to assigned WFWCP funded athletes in both the training and competition environment.

In the Olympic athlete pathway, the coaches will support coaching activity to reinforce high performance coaching processes through coaching practise and delivery.

The role requires excellent communication skills, a commitment to drive performance forward, a willingness to undertake personal development programmes to meet the demands of an everchanging high performance environment and an ability to work in a decisive and measured manner in high pressure competition situations.
How to apply: For more details and how to apply, visit the vacancy page on the British Fencing website here: https://www.britishfencing.com/new-vacancy-assistant-performance-coach-paralympic/