Roses Pathway Head Coach Organisation England Netball Salary £50-55,000 per annum dependant on experience Location Loughborough Netball Centre. Hybrid working Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 7 September 2025 Interview date 15 September 2025 Job Description ROLE SUMMARYThe Roses Pathway Head Coach is responsible for leading the identification, development, coaching and preparation of the most talented young athletes in order that they may be ‘Roses-ready’ and prepared for the specific demands of international netball training and competition, so that the Roses can achieve the ambition of winning major global events (Commonwealth Games and Netball World Cups) and being recognised and respected as the world’s best female sports team.The role will be carried out on national training camps and competitive tours, both at home and overseas, and will also support the athletes’ development within their Netball Super League clubs, as well as informing the development of player pathway programmes across the game.It is expected that the successful applicant will work closely with the Vitality Roses Head Coach, the EN Head of Player Pathway and the UKSI Head of Performance Support to ensure that athlete development across the Player Pathway is aligned to future Roses success. Other key relationships are with the Roses Pathway Operations Co-Ordinator, UKSI Support Staff, EN Performance and Pathway Coach Developer, NSL Team Head Coaches, NSL Pathway Leads, Roese Pathway athletes and Roses Pathway Athlete Assessors.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWork with the EN Performance Director, Vitality Roses Head Coach and EN Head of Player Pathway to establish the long-term vision for an aligned Roses PathwayDesign, plan and prepare a robust training and competition programme that best prepares future Roses athletes for the specific demands of international netballDeliver the technical and tactical coaching support to Roses Pathway athletesLead the player identification, assessment and selection process for Roses Pathway athletes into programme and competition squadsLead the establishment, development and monitoring of Individual Performance Plans for Roses Pathway athletesWork ‘off-camp’ with Roses Pathway athletes’ domestic clubs to ensure player support is aligned and collaborativeObserve high potential athletes training and competing in their Pathway Club environments (NSL, NXT Gen, NPL)In partnership with the EN Head of Player Pathway , influence the strategic direction of the training and competition structure and environments of the EN Player Pathway, and inform the development of the Roses Development Framework Lead the Roses Pathway staff team and, in partnership with the EN Performance and Pathway Coach Developer and UKSI Head of Performance Support, support and educate staff to ensure staff are delivering world leading standardsLead the preparation of EN national pathway teams participating in competition programmes as outlined aboveTHE PERSONPlanning & DeliveryEssentialEffective and efficient delivery of coaching sessions that inspire and enthuse high potential athletes The ability to plan and deliver a range of technical and tactical sessions with individuals, small groups, and the wider teamExcellent use of a range of communication skills and strategies How to support the transfer of athlete learning from practice to competition Experience in planning & implementing a high-performance pathway program An ability to set and evaluate group and individual goals Desirable Critical reflection skills when reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery and be able to respond with clarity and confidence on the next steps Tech and TactEssential An ability to articulate tactical changes and technical improvements to athletes in a concise and meaningful manner A deep understanding of the specific demands of the modern international gameDesirableAn understanding of how to use objective data, measures, and insight to monitor and develop performance Relationships/Athlete DevelopmentEssential An ability to work effectively in a team Build trust, honesty, and rapport with the athletes and staff to foster positive relationships A proven understanding of performance sport and the role of the Coach within a high-performance pathway environmentDemonstrate excellent and consistent athlete management behavioursAn understanding of how to support the development of athlete independence and personal ownership DesirableThe ability to support or facilitate the required learning and development in line with team values and ambitions OtherEssentialA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, including their physical and mental health DesirableAn ability to effectively and efficiently use SportsCode and HUDL and confidently present findings back to the team Relationships/Athlete DevelopmentEssential An ability to work effectively in a team Build trust, honesty, and rapport with the athletes and staff to foster positive relationships A proven understanding of performance sport and the role of the Coach within a high-performance pathway environmentDemonstrate excellent and consistent athlete management behavioursAn understanding of how to support the development of athlete independence and personal ownership Desirable The ability to support or facilitate the required learning and development in line with team values and ambitions OtherEssentialA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, including their physical and mental health DesirableAn ability to effectively and efficiently use SportsCode and HUDL and confidently present findings back to the team ExperienceEssential Recent experience of a Senior International netball programme as a player or coachExperience of leading at Domestic (NSL/SSN/ANZ) senior-level or assisting at International age group level and/or seniors in training or competition environments (World ranking competitions/WYC)Experience of coaching netball within a performance pathway environmentExperience of working within a full-time training environment for extended periods on home soil and/or overseasExperience of leading and of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamUKCC Level 2 or above (or overseas equivalent)DesirableUKCC Level 3 (or overseas equivalent)Personal AttributesEssentialAn approach that seeks first to understand the athlete as a personAble to manage energy to be the best version of themselves in and out of a professional contextDrive, determination, enjoyment of work, independence, humility, integrity, enthusiasm, adaptability A willingness to recognise and utilise athlete’s prior knowledge skills and experience Evidence of recent commitment to professional learning and development How to apply To apply please go to https://everyday.elementsuite.net/portal.php?site=vacancies&page=englandNetball Share X LinkedIn Email