Description:

Regional Coach – Yorkshire Region U18 Girls

England Golf is inviting applications for the position of a contracted regional coach for the Yorkshire region U18 girl's squad. Each regional squad will comprise of players selected at assessment days following an open application process and will generally be for players under 18 years of age. The role is based on approximately 30 days of coaching annually with attendance at the England Golf coach education days and any relevant team meetings.

The Role:

The regional coach is required to deliver the relevant parts of the England Golf performance strategy related to winning golfers. We manage a performance pathway, which aims to produce the best amateur golfers in the world. The main focus of the role will be to develop sound basics, technical competency, performance skills and an excellent short game in all regional players.

Essential Experience and Knowledge:
✓ PGA qualified golf coach, working towards the highest levels of coach education qualifications;
✓ Have shown a significant commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD) and can evidence a comprehensive attendance record;
✓ Several years of experience working with elite age group level golfers in a performance environment;
✓ Access to and experienced use of a range of coaching equipment relevant to the development of elite level performers;
✓ Excellent communication and management skills;
✓ Enthusiastic, personable and competitive.

How to Apply

Please upload a single document containing your CV and covering letter by clicking the apply button. The covering letter should detail specifically how you meet the requirements of all the essential experience and knowledge required for the role in no more than one page.

Download the full role description to view the essential experience and knowledge information from our website (www.englandgolf.org/jobs). Anyone interested in the role who would like more information, please contact India Clyburn, assistant peformance manager on, 07736 880924.

England Golf Safeguarding and Protecting Children Requirements

This role has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with England Golf policy persons undertaking this role will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure Check and must also have attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children course (SPC) or be willing to undertake one.

The closing date for applications is: Friday 13 December 2024, at 17:00pm
Interviews will take place on: Friday 10 January 2025, at a venue within the region.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will officially commence the role shortly after interview following a handover period with the existing regional coach.

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