Lead Physical Preparation Coach

PentathlonGB; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in England is seeking a Lead Physical Preparation Coach to develop and manage physical training for elite athletes. The role includes collaborating with coaches to design training programs and monitoring athlete progress towards performance targets. Candidates should have significant experience in physical preparation coaching and a background in sports science. This permanent full-time position is located at the Sports Training Village, University of Bath. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing physical preparation for athletes.
• Strong understanding of performance strategies in sports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop training plans and align them to performance objectives.
• Lead physical preparation and coaching across various disciplines.
• Collaborate with coaching and support teams to monitor athlete performance.

Skills

Experience in physical preparation coaching

Knowledge of sports science principles

Ability to develop training plans

Job description

Organisation PentathlonGB

Salary 35000 - 38000

Location Sports Training Village, University of Bath

Contract type Permanent (Full time)

Closing date 14 December 2025

Job Description

The Lead Physical Preparation Coach is responsible for working alongside the Lead Performance Coach and Lead Pathway Coach, managing physical preparation for the World Class Programme (WCP), Senior and Junior Academy athletes, developing training plans and aligning these to Performance Plans. The Lead Physical Preparation Coach will take a lead on developing physical characteristics aligned with the new format of the sport across the WCP and pathway including session delivery to WCP athletes, Senior and Junior academy athletes. This role is in alignment with Pentathlon GB’s Performance Strategy of developing ‘physically dominant athlete’s’ and supports Pentathlon GB performance targets of medalling at the Olympic Games.

The Lead Physical Preparation Coach will be responsible for building training programmes, leading on physical development, gym programming and coaching across the World Class Programme and will support coaching delivery across the physical Pentathlon disciplines of obstacle course racing, running and swimming. This role will work closely with the Lead Performance Coach and the Head of Performance Support and members of the Sports Science and Medicine Team (SSSM) to develop, adapt and monitor athletes to achieve their physical goals.