Performance Squash Coach - Lead Elite BUCS Squash

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED; Coventry, Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick Sport is seeking a highly motivated coach to lead on-court coaching of the full squash performance pathway across BUCS programmes, working with student-athletes and stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence.

You will deliver match-day coaching, develop individual performance plans, recruit talent, and build partnerships while collaborating with support staff and committees to enhance the athlete experience and programme growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 minimum squash coaching qualification.
• Proven experience of improving the performance of national-standard or professional squash players.
• Experience of working with squash players of 20k Squash levels and above.
• Experience of working with national and international squash organisations or governing bodies.
• Ability to interpret and analyse training and performance data to monitor progression.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary support environment to enhance athlete performance.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate programmes and implement change to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the performance squash programme for BUCS men's and women's teams.
• Support athlete development across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological areas.
• Create individual performance plans and prepare players and squads for competition.
• Deliver matchday coaching, selection and targeted 1-2-1 or small group sessions.
• Work with support staff and student committees to provide an excellent athlete and club experience.
• Help develop the University's squash pathway, recruit talented players, and build external partnerships.
• Support recruitment, growth, and long-term development of Warwick squash, including budgets and reporting.

Job description

Warwick Sport is seeking a highly motivated coach to lead on-court coaching of the full squash performance pathway across BUCS programmes, working with student-athletes and stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence.

You will deliver match-day coaching, develop individual performance plans, recruit talent, and build partnerships while collaborating with support staff and committees to enhance the athlete experience and programme growth.