High Performance Endurance Coach: The University of Edinburgh

UE08 - £49,250 - £60,321 per annum
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open ended (permanent) contract

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is embarking on a ground breaking initiative - the Global Endurance Project. Our ambition is to develop an internationally renowned endurance hub, positioning the University as one of Europe's leading centres for endurance sport within the next five years. As part of this exciting vision, we are seeking a world-class High Performance Endurance Running coach to coach, lead, and manage our Edinburgh Global Endurance Project. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development of elite endurance runners, working in collaboration with Scottish Athletics, national performance partners and commercial partners as appropriate.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A proven track record in coaching athletes to a high performance level (preferably at World Championships, Olympic/Paralympic, European or equivalent, and Commonwealth level).
  • Experience working in elite high-performance endurance running environments.
  • Strong knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning high performance training programmes.
  • Experience in working with and engaging high performance sports partners who can help support our athletes and sports to achieve their performance goals.
  • A recognised undergraduate degree in a sport-related discipline or equivalent experience.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of UE08 £49,250 - £60,321 per annum - national governing body grants and commercial bonuses will also be permitted and discussed on a case by case basis.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 16th October 2024.

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Date published: 30 September 2024
Date updated: 30 September 2024

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