Job Description

The Opportunity...

Boccia UK and the UK Sports Institute are expanding the sports Performance Support Team (PST) with an exciting opportunity for a part time S&C coach to join the team. Following the appointment of Boccia UK's first ever Head Coach, we are now looking for a highly motivated S&C coach with an interest in para sport to provide support to the athletes at organised World Class Programme activity and remotely.

A snapshot of the role...

A key role in our Physical Team and PST, the S&C coach will provide world class support to the athletes and coaches to optimise performance in the highly technical and tactical sport of Boccia. We see this as a crucial role as we build towards LA 2028 and aim to become the World leading Boccia nation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.


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Application Method:

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important:

Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type the answer to the question as directed on the application form in a free text box (

maximum 2000 Characters

), however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (Please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence

: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Closing Date:

05/08/2025

Shortlisting:

06/08/2025

Interview Date:

20/08/2025

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.


If you have any questions regarding the content of the that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to Recruitment@uksportsinstitute.co.uk.


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