Olympic Centre Coach

Organisation: Table Tennis England
Salary: £42-50k pa (dependent on experience)
Location: Sheffield (EISS)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 5 May 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026
Job Description: ROLE PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director of Performance Development, the Olympic Centre Coach will be a key member of the Performance Development Team. The role will lead the daily training and operations, creating a world class performance environment that enables pathway and performance athletes to progress towards international success. This includes delivering high quality coaching, coordinating athlete development plans, fostering collaboration across the Olympic pathway, and ensuring a safe, compliant and values driven training environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Olympic Centre Coach role is a significant opportunity for an individual who believes they can create a world class environment that will support our athletes to excel on the international stage. You will believe in our ambition, in our programme, and in your capabilities to be part of ‘the team behind the team’ that enables our athletes to fulfil their dreams. This is a minimal travelling role with the main base being at our Elite Training Centre at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. The role will lead on the daily training and operations of the centre and should have flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

ATHLETE AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT
• Establish a world class training environment capable of producing Olympic and World medallists
• Provide high-quality, technical, and tactical coaching to optimise athlete performance.
• Co-ordinate and deliver the daily training at our ETC in Sheffield to specified pathway and performance athletes
• Create a suitable training timetable that meets the needs of all players
• Work closely with our athlete support team to ensure they have time and capacity to support players in the environment
• Lead the athletes in the design and overseeing of Individual Athlete Development Plans (IADPs) through a multi-disciplinary approach, tailored to the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological needs of Olympic potential athletes
• Arrange for world class sparring partners to regularly come in and support the environment
• Work closely with our Performance Operations Co-ordinator to ensure all activity and opportunities at the centre are carefully planned and communicated
• Support, or where required, lead on the delivery of specified national camps
• Develop close working relationships with the wider national coaching team to establish specific training needs of certain populations of players and feedback as required
• Promote the environment and support with the development of standards regarding who can train at the centre at specified times

COLLABORATION AND MENTORSHIP
• Build effective relationships with in-house staff at the English Institute of Sport
• Understand possible living opportunities and educational links around the centre for those looking to relocate
• Support dual career aspirations of our players, working closely with our University Partners
• Work closely with athlete personal coaches to ensure alignment of athlete development plans and objectives.
• Mentor and support coaches where appropriate, building their capacity to deliver at a high level
• Work closely with GB Para Table Tennis who are housed next door to collaborate where possible with training opportunities

GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, anti-doping, and data protection policies across all pathway activities.
• Conduct risk assessments for training camps, competitions, and events to maintain a safe environment for athletes and staff.
• Uphold and promote our performance behaviours and organisations core values and ensure they are followed by our athletes daily in the environment

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS
• Achievement of athlete progression milestones
• Number of athletes transitioning from Junior to Senior performance standards
• Athlete progression metrics aligned with the standards reflected in our APA Matrix
• Positive feedback from athletes and coaching staff on leadership and support
• Enhanced collaboration and alignment across the Olympic pathway and Home Nations
• Effective management of resources, ensuring compliance with UK Sport funding requirements

BENEFITS
• An impressive range of facilities at the National Badminton Centre, including café with staff discounts
• Gym membership contribution or option to subscribe to on-site gym
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 Days of Paid Leave plus Bank Holidays (full-time employees)
• Learning & development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Vision Cover: contribution towards eye tests and glasses
• Employee-supported volunteering days
• Long Service Awards
• Free on-site parking
• The People’s Pension with employer contributions of 3%
• Table Tennis England Membership, plus access to discounts from a range of suppliers and partners
• TTE Kit
• Work life/family balance, including flexible and agile working options
How to apply: YOUR APPLICATION If you feel inspired by this opportunity and excited to join the Table Tennis England team, please submit the following, including what you can bring to the role and why you would like to be part of the team. • CV (no more than two pages) • Cover letter Please send your CV and cover letter to – hr@tabletennisengland.co.uk The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 5pm Interviews will be held w/c: Monday 11 May 2026 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gavin Evans, gavin.evans@ tabletennisengland.co.uk Should you require assistance with the application process, please contact HR and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. We operate under the Disability Confident Scheme.