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Coaching and Sports Development
Location
London
Salary
£28,632 – £34,739 per annum
Organisation
BaseballSoftballUK
Contract
Full Time
Closing date: 1st February 2025
BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is seeking to appoint a Performance Programme Manager. The purpose of the role is to assist the Head of Performance / Performance Director in the delivery of the BSUK Performance Programme. The post holder will reporting into the Head of Performance / Performance Director and collaborating with the National Team Head Coaches and Performance Management Groups. Since 2000, BSUK has provided services to the sports governing bodies with the aim of developing and increasing levels of participation, skill and achievement in UK baseball and softball. Established as a not-for-profit organisation, BSUK is committed to developing the reach and participation levels in baseball and softball. There are currently around 20,000 participants playing organised baseball/softball in a thousand teams each year. The playing population is well represented by children, undergraduates, businesses, women and the LGBTQ+ community. In August 2020, we launched a new four-year rolling strategy titled 'Two Sports, One Ambition'?.
The strategy identified four key priorities:
Our ambition is for baseball/softball is to be played in more places, by more people. When you join BSUK, it is not just another job. You will work in a progressive development and performance agency, looking to make lasting and meaningful impact on people's lives through baseball and softball. We pride ourselves on being outspoken in our words and deeds on the place of women and girls in sport and the importance of proactive LGBTQ+ initiatives. We seek out opportunities to work in ethnically diverse communities and to introduce our sport to people who have disabilities. BSUK employs a dynamic, skilled, and nimble team able to deliver to the needs of the two Federations and wider community. Staff cover a wide range of work areas, including Performance, Development, Operations, Finance, and Governance. The full-time and part-time staff are supported by a national team of freelancers and volunteers.
Role Summary
The purpose of the role is to assist the Head of Performance / Performance Director in the delivery of the BSUK Performance Programme. The post holder will reporting into the Head of Performance / Performance Director and collaborating with the National Team Head Coaches and Performance Management Groups. To shape and enhance a sustainable talent system and performance programme in order to provide an over supply of athletes equipped and ready to compete on the international stage. This role is deemed as part of a succession plan and development opportunity for future leader / Performance Director.
Performance Programme Manager
Main tasks and responsibilities
Contribute to the achievement of the performance programmes aims, objectives and targets through the following:
• Manage the delivery of a systematic and evidenced based performance programme aligned to the LA2028 Performance Strategy.
• Support the Performance Director in developing and delivering the LA2028 Performance Strategy.
• Oversee and manage the implementation and delivery of Academy and High Performance Academy Programme.
• Implement a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework that effectively and accurately measures the impact of the Academy and HPA programme.
• Ensure trends, gap analysis and technical input is continually considered, cascading Podium level intelligence and insights down the pathway, using effective solutions.
• With the Head Coach implement an International Scouting and Talent Identification system that proactively locates and flags emerging talent for the National Teams of both Baseball and Softball and objectively describes and quantifies the characteristics of a future elite level athlete.
• Contribute to the “What it Takes to Win” project and feed in regular updates in line with the international performance landscape.
National Governing Body Alignment
• Facilitate alignment between the National Teams’ activity with a particular focus on a consistent approach to Talent Profiles, Competition Strategies, understanding Performance Gaps and Technical Models of Development.
• Implement Sports Science and Sports Medicine support services as guided by the Head of Performance Systems.
• Contribute to and Educate those within the Pathway on emerging performance thought.
Tracking and Monitoring
• Working with the Head of Performance / Performance Director, design and implement a ‘Benchmarking – Tracking the key development markers of identified athletes progressing through the Performance Programmes. Utilise this information to understand and communicate to the wider sport the discriminating factors that predicts success at an elite level.
• Undertake discrete research projects to further inform the improvements required for elite international success.
• Undertake regular gap analysis of the international sporting environment pinpointing threats and opportunities, ultimately informing the timing and targeting of future events and recruitment opportunities
• Design and implement National and International benchmarking practices that allow an athlete’s individual progression to be objectively quantified against a medal winning trajectory.
Key Relationships
The postholder will be expected to support the management of mutually beneficial strategic and operational relationships with the British Softball Federation, the British Baseball Federation, UK Sport, Sport England, the British Olympic Association and BritishParalympic Association, athletes and the British Athletes Commission, TASS, SportsAid, Backing the Best, the Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider staff.
How to apply
Applications should be made online by clicking here.
You will be asked to provide information about your background and education as well as providing us with a personal statement that reflects the job description and person specification.
For more information, please contact gary.anderson@bsuk.com
Interviews are scheduled to take place the following week and/or on a rolling basis as suitable applications are
received. Feedback will be provided to candidates who are invited to interview and are unsuccessful.
Closing date: 1st February 2025
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