Organisation British Judo Association Salary Salary: Grade 4 - (Salary and grade reflect the expected international travel and time away from home). Location Location: British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall (with significant domestic and international travel up to 150 days a year) Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 15 May 2026 Job Description Department: Performance
Reports To: Performance Director
Direct Reports: None
Key Relationships: Performance Director, Performance Pathway & Operations Director, GB Home Nations Coach, World Class Programme Coaches, Head Paralympic Coach, Home Nation Coaches, Club Coaches, Sport Science Sport Medicine Team.
British Judo is seeking an exceptional Olympic Programme Coach to play a pivotal role in delivering medal-winning performances on the world stage. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performance environment, supporting elite athletes on the Olympic World Class Performance Programme (WCPP).
You’ll collaborate with world-class coaches, sport science specialists, and national partners to develop athletes capable of achieving success at the highest level.
About the Role
As an Olympic Programme Coach, you will:
- Support the delivery of British Judo’s high-performance strategy
- Lead and contribute to the development of Olympic Potential Programme athletes
- Design and implement Individual Athlete Plans (IAPs)
- Provide world-class technical and tactical coaching
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to optimise athlete performance
- Contribute to a high-performance culture focused on medal success
This role is central to achieving British Judo’s Olympic ambitions and aligning with UK Sport performance objectives. The position will be key in creating and supporting a world-class coaching environment that optimises athlete development and ensures medal-winning performances.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience coaching at a Junior or Senior international level, with a proven track record of success.
- Experience of developing athletes to achieve Junior European and Junior World Championship medal winning performances
- Level 3 or higher Judo coaching qualification.
- In-depth understanding of the Olympic judo landscape and international competition frameworks.
- IJF Academy Qualification or Master Coach.
- Able to communicate in English (written and verbal)
- Current safeguarding certification and enhanced DBS clearance.
- Able to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in sports coaching or sports science.
- Experience working within a National Governing Body or similar organisation.
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