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Coach representative for UK Athletics Members Council

Organisation: UK Athletics Members Council

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

JOB TITLE: UKA Members – Representative of Senior Coaches

 REPORTS TO: President

Notification Letter Senior Coaches 2025

Nomination Form Coach Member 2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be consulted on the development of UKA strategy and to act as a sounding board for the UKA Board.
• To debate any significant issues relating to athletics.
• To act as an UKA Ambassador to disseminate UKA strategy.
• To attend meetings of the UKA Members – a minimum of three meetings per year.
• To attend regular meetings with stakeholders.
• To create an environment for dialogue and discussion and to build relationships with key Coach Development personnel in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to help share Best Practice in line with the UK Wide Coaching Strategy for Athletics.
• To present a briefing report to all UKA Member meetings.
• To undertake the statutory functions of a ‘member’ of UK Athletics Limited, as described in the Articles of Association of the company.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

• To possess broad knowledge and understanding of the administration and development of athletics clubs.
• To demonstrate up to date knowledge and awareness of wider issues affecting athletics.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of the Athletics Unified Strategy and its application to coaches.
• To have sufficient time to devote to the necessary preparation and attendance at meetings.
• Experience coaching athletes at GB level is desirable.
• To demonstrate your ability to be a strategic thinker and a team player.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organization.

UK Athletics is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages the appointment of UKA Members of an Affiliated Club Representative from eligible candidates regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief.