Head Coach, Epee (1249)
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About the Role
Team Saudi seeks a Head Coach for Epee fencing to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of training for elite and emerging athletes. The role focuses on long-term athlete development for U14/U17 age groups towards Brisbane 2032 and Riyadh Asian Games 2034.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and oversee annual and multi year performance plans for Saudi elite and emerging elite epee fencers
- Lead technical and tactical development of national athletes in epee (U14, U17, elite levels)
- Direct and supervise all assistant coaches in epee fencing
- Plan and supervise national team training camps for both genders
- Lead preparation for major international events (World Cups, World Championships, Asian Games, Olympic qualification)
- Identify and scout emerging talent across Saudi Arabia
- Monitor athlete progress through regular performance reviews and competition analysis
- Collaborate with high performance director, service experts, and federation
Requirements
- Proven experience as a head coach or high performance coach in epee fencing
- Experience developing athletes from youth to elite level
- Strong knowledge of fencing training methodologies and competition planning
- Ability to lead and supervise assistant coaches
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Job Purpose
- The Head Coach Épée provides accountability for the planning, delivery and evaluation of all sports related tasks related to the Épée fencing discipline.
- Covers development and control of yearly training plans including national and international competitions for all SOTC funded Épée fencing athletes of both genders.
- Major KPI: build successful long term athlete development (LTAD) with emerging athletes (U14 & U17) and ensure transition into international elite level.
Job Specific Accountabilities
- Develop, implement and oversee the annual and multi year performance plans for Saudi elite and emerging elite Épée fencers with focus on long term developing pathways towards Brisbane 2032 and Riyadh Asian Games 2034 (U14 & U17 ages groups).
- Lead the technical and tactical development of national Saudi athletes in Épée (U14, U17, elite levels).
- Lead technical planning for international competitions, training camps and preparation cycles.
- Establish a unified coaching philosophy, training methodology and technical standards across the Team Saudi Épée fencing program.
- Monitor international trends and discuss them with the HP director fencing & coaching team.
- Direct and supervise all Assistant Coaches in Épée fencing.
- Coordinate the work of Specialist Coaches assigned to high performance athletes.
- Support the development and evaluation of national coaches within the federation system.
- Lead the preparation for major international events for both emerging elite and elite athletes such as World Cups, World Championships, Asian Championships, Asian Games and Olympic qualification events.
- Plan and supervise national team training camps for both genders (U14/U17/elite level).
- Provide technical reports following competitions and camps.
- Ensure appropriate competition schedules are developed for athletes of both genders at different performance levels (U14/U17 & elite level).
Learning & Development
- Actively participate in SOTC learning & development programs.
- Actively participate in development meetings called by the SOTC High Performance Director Fencing or other SOTC leadership staff.
- Continuous learning approach to the specific (cultural) requirements working with emerging and elite Team Saudi athletes from both genders.
Coordination & Teamwork
- Work closely with SOTC High Performance Director Fencing, SOTC leadership roles, service experts (S&C, sports medicine, physiotherapy, nutrition, sports psychology, athlete wellbeing), all Assistant and Head Coaches of the SOTC fencing program and the Saudi Fencing Federation.
- Collaborate to ensure consistency and organization across the Team Saudi Olympic & Paralympic high performance program.
- Escalate any operational or safety concerns to SOTC higher leadership structures.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow SOPC safety guidelines, coaching standards, and ethical practices at all times.
- Ensure training & competition areas are safe, organized, and suitable for participant use.
- Support adherence to all SOPC policies and procedures during weekly routine training activities, national and international training camps and competitions.
Our Commitment
- At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees. We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given
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