Summary
The main function of the National Technical Coach is to assist all squads with Technical/Tactical Development, and preparation of all Elite USA Boxing’s High Performance Teams. This position works closely with all members of the High Performance Staff
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the High Performance Staff in developing individual athlete training and competition plans for all national teams and communicate plans to athletes and personal coaches.
- Assist the National Head Coach and Assistant HP Director- Sport Performance in overseeing athlete preparation, tapering and weight control, while providing technical coaching and mentoring to high performance athletes and their personal coaches.
- Assist with the development of athlete profiles and execution of quarterly reviews to track performances.
- Assist with film study and utilization of USA scouting library, at camps and in competitions.
- Work with the National Development Coach to develop and implement national scouting initiatives to identify and recruit top prospects into the High-Performance program
- Assist the USA Boxing Coaching Education Coordinator in the development and maintenance of a coaching education program
- Assist the Head coach in the corner at international events/ or Lead when required.
- Collaborate with the Assistant HP Director – Sport Performance in the development of a sport performance team to enhance athlete performance using innovative sport science practices
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of international coaching experience with proven performance coaching athletes who have won medals at the world championships and Olympic Games
Skills and Competencies Required
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including, but not limited to, athletes, coaches, administrative staff, parents, and volunteers.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment based on organizational policies and procedures.
- Patient and positive attitude.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic.
- Creativity in regards to training sessions by keeping athletes engaged and eager to improve.
- Practice and promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Position Type: Exempt, Regular, Full-time
Reports to: National Head Coach
Supervisory Role: High Performance Pool Coaches (with support of National Head Coach and National Development Coach)
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Working conditions: Significant overtime is likely required during and leading up to major events; Non-traditional work hours depending on high performance schedule; Travel is required several times a year; some trips could be 4-6 weeks.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
