Scottish Fencing is recruiting a Lead Weapons Coache – Sabre – on a consultancy basis as maternity cover, to our Pathways Squad for athletes looking to attend a qualifying event and the BYC in 2025.
The main goal of the Lead Weapons Coach (LWC) is to assist the Pathways group to create a positive learning environment that best prepares young athletes to perform to the best of their abilities whilst upholding Scottish Fencing’s culture, values and relevant policies. The Lead Weapons Coach will work with Pathways Squad members to ensure they are best prepared to perform at the qualifying event and BYC’s in 2025. The LWC will take responsibility for designing and delivering engaging scenario based fencing sessions for those athletes who specialise in their chosen weapon.
Lead Weapons Coach (LWC) Duties:
At Pathways sessions:
· To design and deliver fencing training that nurture and develop young fencers.
· Attend staff meeting, prior to Session 1, to work with other LWC, and the pathways group to design a fencing programme for Pathways athletes.
· To work with other LWC, and the pathways group to create a positive, “development-first” learning environment for athletes, staff and parents.
At BYC qualifiers:
· Provide coaching advice and support to individuals and other coaches as required. This may include providing warm ups and lessons to unaccompanied athletes.
· Work with any club coaches attending to ensure the young person is put first and they are not made to feel conflicted between club and pathways coaches.
· Promote and adhere to Scottish Fencing’s best practice guidance/code of ethics and behaviour including anti-discriminatory practice.
· Assist Scottish Fencing to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard young people including maintaining confidentiality,
Essential requirements:
· Commitment to attend all Pathways sessions and qualifying event for BYC.
o 10th November
o 26th January
o 23rd February
o 17th March
o 13th April
· Have a minimum Level 2 – preferably Level 3 (or working towards) - qualification in sabre.
· Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
· Understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development and Growth Mindset.
· Great communication skills.
· On the British Fencing Coaches Register. (Completed PVG, CWPS course and first aid)
· Knowledge of Scottish Fencing’s role and responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of children.
What the LWC can expect:
· £700 to cover all sessions and qualifying event
· Scottish Fencing branded clothing.
· Free CPD
· The opportunity to support and develop young athletes.
How to Apply:
To apply, complete the jotform.
Please direct any questions to alan.martin@scottish-fencing.com.Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 2nd October at 12pm.
