National Development Coach (Contractor)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the High Performance Staff in developing individual athlete training and competition plans for the Youth High Performance Team and/or High Performance Squad athletes and communicate plans to athletes and personal coaches.
• Assist the National Coaching Staff in overseeing athlete preparation, tapering and weight control, while providing technical coaching and mentoring to high performance athletes and their personal coaches.
• Serve as the head coach at all Youth HP Team camps and competitions and an assistant coach with HP Squad, upon request.
• Support the process of identification, selection and integration of High Performance Pool coaches into the High Performance program and conduct evaluations following each event with support of Staff.
• Aid in the upkeep and inventory of National Gym boxing equipment and communicate any needs to High Performance Coordinator.
• Assist with the development and implementation of national scouting initiatives to identify and recruit top prospects into the High Performance program.
• When appropriate, speak on behalf of USA Boxing to members of the media and sport community.

Qualifications

• Must be a USA Boxing certified coach, with USA Boxing Gold or Silver certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ coaching experience in the sport of boxing, with a minimum of 1 year’s experience within USA Boxing’s High Performance program or a proven track record of developing national champions in various age groups.

Skills And Competencies

• 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.
• 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.