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GB Men’s Head Coach and Player Development Coach
Location: Loughborough (base of work). Flexibility to work from home or other locations as needed.Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annumWorking pattern: Full-time with flexibility based on seasonal demands. Extensive national and international travel is expected. Term: PermanentReports to: Performance Director, with support from the Performance Programme Head CoachDirect Reports: A GB Men’s Assistant Coach will be appointed following the appointment of the Head Coach.
Our preference is this role is full time role based in the UK. However, we would be open to discussions for the right candidate for flexibility in this position. If the Head Coach role was to be part-time, we would consider the Assistant Coach to be full time.
Application Deadline: 17th December 2025
Background
British Wheelchair Basketball has the ambition to create inspiring performances that dominate the decade of international wheelchair basketball. This will be delivered by:
- Operating as one unified player development programme that delivers two teams capable of peaking at major competitions
- Putting People First
- Engaging with the wider Paralympic and wheelchair basketball community
This has meant increasing our capacity in coaching so that:
- Coaches work collaboratively as a team to support player development
- An increase in UK-based training days for both the GB Men’s and GB Women’s teams
- Greater alignment of player development across the pathway
- More frequent interaction with the GB Men’s team, helping players feel connected to the programme
- Expanded planning capacity for the GB Men’s team, enabling the support team to deliver high-quality services
- Enhanced engagement with UK-based and European clubs
This dual-role position combines responsibilities for individual player development and leadership of the GB Men’s senior team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Performance Programme Head Coach (and GB Women’s Coach) to shape the future of British Wheelchair Basketball through player development, programme alignment and team coaching.
Key Responsibilities
GB Men’s Senior Team Head Coach
- Serve as Head Coach for the GB Men’s team at all international competitions
- Lead the design and delivery of senior GB Men’s camps to enhance team cohesion and performance.
- Identify, nominate, and select athletes for GB Men’s squads, funding pathways, and major competitions in line with selection policies.
Player Development Coach
- Lead UK-based player development training sessions aligned with Individual Athlete Plans (IAPs) in collaboration with the Program Head coach
- Collaborate with the Pathway Manager to prepare teams for World and European Junior Championships.
- Support pathway coaches to align with the GB playing philosophy and ensure a steady talent pipeline.
Joint Responsibilities with Performance Programme Head Coach
- Co-design, implement, and monitor the GB Performance Programme in collaboration with the performance support team.
- Develop, track, and review IAPs for all squad members.
- Ensure each player feels connected and valued within the GB programme.
- Work with the Performance Support Lead (PSL) to align Sport Science and Sports Medicine (SSSM) support with IAPs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with club coaches across GB teams.
Job description:
British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all aspects of the sport. This Equality Impact Statement outlines our approach to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and accessible to all individuals, regardless of disability, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.