British Curling, in conjunction with UKSport, sportscotland and the Scottish Institute of Sport are currently seeking to appoint 2 Olympic Curling Head Coaches.  You must have extensive high performance curling coaching experience and a record of world class success.  You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding and exceptional understanding of world class curling and the requirements for international success in Curling.  The ability to prepare and lead an Olympic Standard programme of preparation and competition is essential to these roles.

You will:
·         Coach, direct and lead the delivery of the World Class Plan for Curling to the Olympic Squads and Teams. 
·         Lead on a programme of integrated support for the British Curling athletes at Podium level.
·         Deliver high quality coaching within the Olympic Curling programme and, where appropriate, work with the personal team coaches and Home Nation Governing Body head coaches.
·         Develop training & competition programmes for the continuous development of British Curling Programme athletes.
You should have:
·         An ability to work with others, to motivate, provide direction and influence.
·         An ability to demonstrate confidence, empathy, enthusiasm and initiative.
·         An innovative approach through a demonstrated ability to “think out of the box” and suggest creative solutions which will lead to successful implementation.
·         Effective high level ITC skills and a commitment to exploring the best use of these for effective implementation of the role and programmes.
Applications should include a CV and covering letter (3 copies of each), names and addresses of 3 referees, and should be sent to Karina Buchanan at the address below.
Closing date for applications:  Monday 17 December 2007

Scottish Institute of Sport, Airthrey Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK9 5PH.
www.sisport.com
 

   British Curling

Co-ordinator - Vancouver 2010

 
British Curling is looking to appoint a Co-ordinator in winter 2007 that will assist in the management and organisation of the Curling Squad and support staff in their preparation for both the Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver 2010.  This will ensure that the athletes and coaches are given the best possible opportunity to perform their roles effectively and to their full potential.
You will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to the British Curling Performance Director and will also be accountable to the Chairman and Board of British Curling.
In year one (appointment – 31 Aug 2008) it is anticipated that the time requirement will be 30 days. This will be increased to 50 days in year two (1 Sept 2008 – 31 Aug 2009).  In year three (1 Sept 2009 – 31 Aug 2010) the commitment will escalate in line with the escalation of the programme for the Olympic athletes. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 26 November 2007 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 11 December 2007.
 
 
For further information and details on how to apply for this position, please contact Karina Buchanan at the Scottish Institute of Sport.
 
Karina Buchanan
Senior Administrator
Scottish Institute of Sport
Airthrey Road
Stirling
FK5 9PH
Tel: +44 (0)1786 460100
Email: Karina.Buchanan@sisport.com

Athlete Registration of Interest

British Curling (BC) are seeking a registration of interest from athletes who wish to be considered for the Great Britain Olympic Curling Squads for the Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver 2010. An athlete information pack is available which covers the BC selection process, timelines and eligibility for Vancouver 2010. The information packs can be obtained by contacting:

Marc Scott
BC Admin Support
Scottish Institute of Sport
Airthrey Road
Stirling
FK9 5PH

Tel. 01786 460105
E-mail marc.scott@sisport.com

Only athletes who are eligible for the Great Britain Team and with a genuine aspiration and realistic ability to compete in the medal zone at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games 2010 should return a registration of interest.

The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2007.

British Curling (BC) is seeking applications for the voluntary post of Director (Media).

This director’s role will have specific responsibility for areas of communication, media and PR.  In addition to communications internal to BC, the following external activities are a key component of the Director’s remit:
Responsibilities will include:

• Draft and release of appropriate BC information to Members and relevant organisations (e.g. BOA, BPA, UK Sport)
  
• Liaise with and communicate BC activities to relevant print, visual and electronic media
  
• Engage in the development of a public relations, fundraising and marketing strategy designed to maximise external corporate and media opportunities for BC

BC is the UK Sport-recognised national representative body for Olympic and Paralympic competitive Curling. The primary mission of BC is to select, support and prepare Britain’s leading international Curling athletes in their aspirations for competitive success at the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games.For a detailed job description and person specification please contact: