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National Performance Coach

Job Title:	Squash Wales National Performance Coach
Employer:	Squash Wales
Reporting to:	Head of Performance & Participation
Salary:	Circa £40k per annum, Flexible working that will on occasions involve working unsociable hours and weekends
Lead the Future of Welsh Squash:	Squash Wales is seeking an outstanding coach and leader to drive the next generation of Welsh squash success. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our National Performance Pathway, working with talented junior and senior athletes, coaches, parents and performance support staff to develop future international players and create a sustainable High-Performance culture across Wales. About the Role As National Performance Coach you will be responsible for the development and delivery of Squash Wales National Performance Programme, supporting athletes from emerging talent through to senior international representation. Lead and deliver national squad programmes. Coach talented junior and senior athletes. Support athletes at domestic and international competitions. Develop and implement individual athlete development plans. Create a positive, challenging and athlete centred performance environment. Work collaboratively with parents, personal coaches and performance support staff. Lead coach development initiatives across Wales. Contribute to the strategic development of Squash Wales. About You Essential UKCC Level 3 Squash Coach Qualification (or equivalent) Proven experience coaching talented junior performance players. Experience of coaching at National and/or international competitions. Strong understanding of long-term athlete development. Ability to build high performance environments and cultures. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Commitment to safeguarding, athlete welfare and equality. Desirable Experience leading National or Regional performance programmes. Coach Education and workforce development experience. Experience working with international athletes and teams. Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Opportunity to shape the future of Squash Wales. Work with talented athletes and coaches across Wales. Supportive and ambitious working environment. Opportunities for continued professional development. Flexible working arrangements. See Full Job Description Squash Wales National Performance Coach.
Location:	Wales (with travel throughout the UK and internationally)
Application details	Please read the Job description carefully to ensure you have the appropriate skills for the post. Please submit a current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for performance squash in Wales. Please return completed application by email to: – [email protected] or by post to David Evans Head of Performance & Participation, Squash Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. CF11 9SW Closing Date: 6^th July 2026 Interview Date: w/c 13^th July 2026 For an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Performance & Participation.

Teitl y Swydd:	Hyfforddwr Perfformiad Cenedlaethol Sboncen Cymru
Cyflogwr:	Sboncen Cymru
Yn adrodd i:	Pennaeth Perfformiad a Chyfranogiad
Cyflog:	Tua £40k y flwyddyn, Gweithio hyblyg a fydd ar adegau’n cynnwys gweithio oriau anghymdeithasol a phenwythnosau
Arwain Dyfodol Sboncen Cymru:	Mae Sboncen Cymru yn chwilio am hyfforddwr ac arweinydd eithriadol i sbarduno’r genhedlaeth nesaf o lwyddiant sboncen Cymru. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i siapio a chyflwyno ein Llwybr Perfformiad Cenedlaethol, gan weithio gydag athletwyr iau a hŷn talentog, hyfforddwyr, rhieni a staff cefnogi perfformiad i ddatblygu chwaraewyr rhyngwladol y dyfodol a chreu diwylliant Perfformiad Uchel cynaliadwy ledled Cymru. Am y Rôl Fel Hyfforddwr Perfformiad Cenedlaethol, byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddatblygu a chyflwyno Rhaglen Perfformiad Genedlaethol Sboncen Cymru, gan gefnogi athletwyr o dalent sy’n dod i’r amlwg hyd at gynrychiolaeth ryngwladol hŷn. Arwain a chyflwyno rhaglenni’r sgwadiau cenedlaethol. Hyfforddi athletwyr iau a hŷn talentog. Cefnogi athletwyr mewn cystadlaethau domestig a rhyngwladol. Datblygu a gweithredu cynlluniau datblygu athletwyr unigol. Creu amgylchedd perfformiad cadarnhaol, heriol sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr athletwr. Cydweithredu gyda rhieni, hyfforddwyr personol a staff cefnogi perfformiad. Arwain mentrau datblygu hyfforddwyr ledled Cymru. Cyfrannu at ddatblygiad strategol Sboncen Cymru. Amdanoch Chi Hanfodol Cymhwyster Hyfforddwr Sboncen Lefel 3 UKCC (neu gyfatebol) Profiad clir o hyfforddi chwaraewyr perfformiad iau talentog. Profiad o hyfforddi mewn cystadlaethau Cenedlaethol a / neu ryngwladol. Dealltwriaeth gref o ddatblygiad athletwyr yn y tymor hir. Y gallu i greu amgylcheddau a diwylliannau perfformiad uchel. Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rheoli perthnasoedd rhagorol. Ymrwymiad i ddiogelu, lles athletwyr a chydraddoldeb. Dymunol Profiad o arwain rhaglenni perfformiad Cenedlaethol neu Ranbarthol. Profiad o Addysg Hyfforddwyr a datblygu’r gweithlu. Profiad o weithio gydag athletwyr a thimau rhyngwladol. Gradd berthnasol neu brofiad proffesiynol cyfatebol. Beth Rydym Yn Ei Gynnig Cyfle i siapio dyfodol Sboncen Cymru. Gweithio gydag athletwyr a hyfforddwyr talentog ledled Cymru. Amgylchedd gwaith cefnogol ac uchelgeisiol. Cyfleoedd ar gyfer datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus. Trefniadau gwaith hyblyg. Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd Llawn – Hyfforddwr Perfformiad Cenedlaethol Sboncen Cymru.
Lleoliad:	Cymru (gyda theithio ledled y DU ac yn rhyngwladol)
Manylion ymgeisio	Darllenwch y Disgrifiad Swydd yn ofalus i sicrhau bod gennych y sgiliau priodol ar gyfer y swydd. Cyflwynwch CV cyfredol a llythyr eglurhaol yn amlinellu eich addasrwydd ar gyfer y rôl a’ch gweledigaeth ar gyfer sboncen perfformiad yng Nghymru. Dychwelwch y cais wedi’i gwblhau ar e-bost i: – [email protected] neu drwy’r post at David Evans Pennaeth Perfformiad a Chyfranogiad, Sboncen Cymru, Gerddi Sophia, Caerdydd. CF11 9SW Dyddiad Cau: 6^ed Gorffennaf 2026 Dyddiad y Cyfweliad: yr wythnos sy’n dechrau ar 13^eg Gorffennaf 2026 Am drafodaeth anffurfiol, cysylltwch â’r Pennaeth Perfformiad a Chyfranogiad.